Welcome to Tangent Scale Models!

The goal of our website is to provide you a one-stop source of information and shopping - where you can view high resolution images of our models, learn about the prototypes they represent, and buy our products - complete with discounts for multiple car purchases.   To buy products, click on the links to the left in black.   To view images or learn about the prototype, click on the "Photos & Info" tab at top in orange.   View other tabs at top to see the fine work of other modelers, learn more about Tangent Scale Models, or to contact us!   Thank you for stopping by today, and please come back often!

RECENT NEWS:

Our unparalleled ACF 70-Ton Welded Gondola RTR scale replicas are once again IN STOCK.   Shop TODAY by clicking on the "Buy Products" tab above, and note that we provide discounts starting at 6 cars - and more!   Also, you can combine ACF and Bethlehem gondolas toward multiple car discounted purchases!

In addition, we released another gondola product in late 2011, the Bethlehem Steel design gondolas  which represent another very common gondola seen across the US.   Click here to SEE the new models up close with our high resolution images.  And don’t forget, you can order directly from Tangent Scale Models.   2012 will bring more schemes on these eye-catching models that were first produced in 1937, so stay tuned!  

We have 7 paint schemes remaining in stock for our PS-2CD 4000 RTR scale replicas  representing something for everyone!   Click here to SEE the new models up close with our high resolution images.  And don’t forget, you can order directly from Tangent Scale Models.   We now have lowered the prices for our multiple “mix and match” packs where you can mix and match PS-2CD 4000s and 4740s for a multi-car discount!

Click here to see our unparalleled Bethlehem Open Quad Hopper replicas.   These models are in stock in various UP paintjobs, with a rerun coming soon to replenish sold out schemes - and to add a few new ones.    

Tangent Scale Models is pleased to announce that our HO scale Pullman-Standard PS-2CD 4740 covered hopper is available now in 11 paint schemes!   One of the most highly-demanded freight car models in today’s marketplace, our Pullman-Standard PS-2CD 4740 covered hopper is available for sale NOW here.

Now into our FIFTH year of operation, Tangent Scale Models continue to offer high-quality, well-researched, and smartly-executed HO scale replicas of North American freight equipment spanning from 1937 to present.   Our HO replicas include the following:
- Highly correct “true to life” colors
- “Hyper-Accurate” lettering including exact fonts and lettering placement
- Scale-sized side tie-downs
- Stand-off ladders
- Wire grab irons and coupler lift bars to withstand handling and provide a uniform carbody color basis
- See-through brake platforms
- Interior detailing
- Road-specific details and variations applied to match prototypes
- Air hoses
- Scale Kadee couplers so you don't have to "swap-out" plastic couplers
- Free-rolling trucks with metal wheels and proper weighting so the models operate as good as they look

Our products are available NOW for purchase!
 Order directly from us!