O Scale Products

Thank you for your interest in the Sonora Scale Models line of O scale cast resin and etched metal products for the model railroading hobby.

PART NUMBER	PRODUCTS AVAILABLE ON THIS PAGE	SCALE	PRICE	1ST CLASS SHIPPING	PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING
LP-01	DRAWBAR SET	O	$9.99	$2.00	$6.00
LP-02	LINK & PIN RECEIVER SET	O	$9.99	$2.00	$6.00
KIT - O1	ARROYO VERDE WATER TANK KIT	O	N/A	SOLD	OUT
KIT - O1B	ARROYO VERDE WATER TANK OPTIONAL BASE	O	$4.00	$3.00	$6.00
KIT - O2	ARROYO VERDE PUMP HOUSE KIT	O	$40.00	FREE	$6.00
KIT - O3	MERCURY RETORT	O	$24.99	FREE	$6.00
KIT - O4	SMALL TANK WITH BASE	O	$24.99	FREE	$6.00
KIT - O4B	BASE FOR SMALL TANK	O	$11.99	FREE	$6.00
KIT - O4T	SMALL TANK	O	$14.99	FREE	$6.00
KIT - O5	STONE BEEHIVE OVEN	O	$15.00	N/A	Ask for Quote

Tank shown with base extension (optional base extension is now included with each kit purchased).

Due to numerous requests we have developed an add-on base extension that raises the water tank an additional 1 inch in height thereby allowing use of the water tower with larger locomotives. It has four rows of cut stone and each is 1/4 inch high. You can sand off rows to get a scale 1, 2 or 3 foot height extension (if desired).

Each water tank kit includes a base extension, but it is also sold separately. The cost of this add-on piece is $4.00 and shipping is an additional $3.00 (1st class domestic mail) or $5.40 (priority domestic mail) .

OPTIONAL BASE FOR ARROYO VERDE WATER TANK (SHOWN ON LEFT, MOUNTED UNDERNEATH STANDARD BASE). STANDARD BASE SHOWN ON RIGHT.

History: This structure is a freelanced design. The structure can be used for many functions including but not limited to: a tool shed, an equipment shed, a blasting powder storage building or a farm out building.

This kit includes: 1 Cast resin base, 1 Cast resin building, 1 packet of TOM SODDERS famous O scale corrugated aluminum roofing material (twice as much as you will need actually...), a packet of stripwood (requires some cutting prior to assembly), a brown straw for the smoke stack / vent and the instructions and drawings. Footprint of model is 2 x 3 inches. This kit is engineered for EASY assembly and is a great project for the first time modeler.

Price: $40.00 (includes 1st class mail shipping to US or Canadian addresses). Price is $45.40 if Priority Mail shipping is desired. We accept checks (with short hold), money orders or PayPal.

History: This structure is based on a prototype measured at Robson's Mining World in the desert West of Wickenburg Arizona (prototype photo shown above). The mercury/gold amalgam was placed in the retort (upper door). A hot fire was started in the furnace below and as the mercury vaporized in the extreme heat, a tube exiting the retort captured it where it cooled and re-condensed, and then dripped into a bucket next to the still. The recovered mercury was then reused in the process. Somewhat safer than heating the mercury/gold amalgam over an open flame, but a dangerous process nonetheless. The ovens were also used to bake cinnabar ore and extract quicksilver (mercury) for use in mining.

This kit includes: 1 Cast resin retort, 1 Cast resin smokestack, 1 Grandt Line smokejack/flange assembly, 2 brass wire door handles, a bucket for recapture of the mercury and the instructions and drawings. Footprint of model is 2 x 1-1/2 inches. This kit is engineered for EASY assembly and is a great project for the first time modeler. Figure is shown for reference only and is not included in the kit.

Price: $24.99 (includes 1st class mail shipping to US addresses). We accept checks (with short hold), money orders or PayPal.

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This kit includes: 1 Cast resin tank, 1 Cast resin base for tank. The footprint of the base is 3-1/2 x 1-1/4 inches. The footprint of the wooden frame on the tank is 3-3/16 x 7/8 inches. Figure is shown for reference only and is not included in the kit.

Price: $24.99 (includes 1st class mail shipping to US or Canadian addresses). Price is $30.39 if Priority Mail shipping is desired.

Price for tank (Kit O-4T): Tank is available separately at $14.99 (includes 1st class mail shipping to US or Canadian addresses). Price is $20.39 if Priority Mail shipping is desired.

Price for base (Kit O-4B): Base is available separately at $11.99 (includes 1st class mail shipping to US or Canadian addresses). Price is $17.39 if Priority Mail shipping is desired.

We accept checks (with short hold), money orders or PayPal. Order via e-mail addressed to: haybros@msn.com

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History: Often found near mining or smelting facilities, these Stone Beehive Ovens were used to convert coal into coke (or wood into charcoal). By heating the coal to high temperatures in the absence of oxygen over a period of several days the coal impurities are driven out and the end product is coke.... a high carbon content lightweight material used as a fuel in smelters and foundries. In the early West these ovens were also used to convert mesquite and other local woods to charcoal to be used as smelter fuel. This lasted until most of the available wood in a given area was exhausted....at which point the smelter operators then scrambled to find coal to convert to coke.. These Hydrocal castings are 3-1/4 inches in diameter (13 scale feet in O scale) and stand 3-1/4 inches in height (also 13 scale feet in O scale). The bottoms are finish sanded. As cast, the door is filled in with firebrick...simulating an oven in use. The possibilities for use of these ovens is endless.....

Shipping: Each casting weighs just under 1 pound when boxed, so ask for a quote based on your zip code and the quantity of ovens ordered.

Our first etched metal (Brass) offerings are drawbar and receiver sets intended for use with On2 / On3 and On30 locomotives.

PART NUMBER LP-01: DRAWBAR AND RECEIVER SET. Designed for use with O / On2 / On3 and On30 locomotives. Consists of parts for 2 receivers and 9 drawbars. The receivers may be assembled with solder or ACC (super glue). After the parts for the receivers and drawbars are removed from the Fret, the Fret frame can be cut and trimmed to provide either 2 short or 2 long "Rooster" style of drawbars. Price is $9.99 each, shipping is $2.00 per order (shipped via 1st class mail) or $6.00 if shipped via priority Mail. International mailing cost quotes provided upon request.

PART NUMBER LP-02: "DOGBONE" DRAWBAR SET. This product consists of 12 etched brass drawbars. There are 2 each of the following lengths: .825 / .750 / .675 / .600 /.525 / .450 . These drawbars can be used as direct replacements for the couplers on your Bachmann Porters, Shays, Gas Mechanicals, and Climax locomotives. Simply unscrew the coupler screws on your locomotive and use the same screw to attach the replacement drawbar. Works very well with the available Link and Pin systems or can also be used independently to dress up the front (or rear) of your locomotives. After the 12 drawbars are removed from the Fret, the Fret frame can be cut and trimmed to provide either 2 short or 2 long "Rooster" style of drawbars. Price is $9.99 each, shipping is $2.00 per order (shipped via 1st class mail) or $6.00 if shipped via priority Mail. International mailing cost quotes provided upon request.

All mailing costs are for domestic shipping only. Please inquire for international shipping costs.