Where Can Train Hobbyists Find N-Scale Shingles Today?

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The discussion highlights the challenges faced by N-scale train hobbyists in sourcing shingles and other styrene materials. Participants noted difficulty in finding specific products, such as plain shingle roofing, with Evergreen Scale offering only clapboard options. Eugene Toy and Hobby was mentioned as a local online source with a variety of styles, although stock levels were previously affected by pandemic-related supply issues. Plastruct was recommended as a comprehensive alternative for hobbyists seeking a wider selection of styrene sheets.

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  • Research Plastruct's product offerings for N-scale modeling
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This discussion is beneficial for train hobbyists, model builders, and collectors seeking reliable sources for N-scale materials, particularly those focused on roofing and styrene products.

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Looking for some styrene sheet in a shingle pattern to make tiny model home. N-scale is ideal but I'll take what I can get.
Slow death of a hobby: What has the world come to when you can't find a sheet of styrene in every conceivable scale and pattern?

I managed to scare up some brick in N-scale but zero luck in finding plain ol' shingle roofing.

I tried Evergreen scale but the closest they have is clapboard.

Where do train hobbyists get their supplies from these days?
 
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I got some square patterned styrene sheet a few months ago.
I got it on-line from Eugene Toy and Hobby (store in town).
Store was closed during pandemic, but they were open on-line.

They had a bunch of different styles. Didn't notice scale, was not interested in that.
Their stocks were low about 5 months ago (due to Covid supply problems).
Would expect more in stock now.
I would guess there would be on-line stores with a more national presence.
 
BillTre said:
I got it on-line from Eugene Toy and Hobby (store in town).
Thanks. That pointed me at Plastruct, which has a huge collection.
 
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