Large stations

[alain10025]

I am looking for large stations (and platforms) for my layout. Besides of the usual brands (Kato, Faller, Volmer...), I recently found a German brand (MKB models) that seems to be producing a very nice covered station ( https://www-mkb--modelle-de.translate.goog/gebaudebausatze-h0-tt/bausatze-spur/bahngebaude/160224-bahnhofshalle-sternschanze?osCsid=9124c08740edd15df68212aefa62075b&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp ) and a French brand that 3D print classical buildings (I find the "Gare de Tours" particularly beautiful http://www.richesheures.net/3dprint/01gareGrande01.htm ).

 

Would you know any other brands for large N-scale stations ? I could not find anything in North America, which seems odd to me... Thanks !

[Kamome]

I remember Kestral Models used to make a large 2 platform canopy. Not sure if they even exist anymore or whether they still make it. Most canopies of this nature are large Victorian era architecture, although large glass canopies are not suited to earthquake prone countries like Japan. As your avatar image is of ligne à grande vitesse stock, this may not be a concern.

 

Metcalfe Models are a common supplier of paper kits in the UK and do some very effective buildings although not really in-keeping with continental styles.

https://www.metcalfemodels.com/product-category/n-scale-kits/

Alternatively, some downloadable paper kits are available here, again very functional British in aesthetic rather than the more ornate European styles.

https://scalescenes.com/product/r005-large-station-building/

https://scalescenes.com/product/r005a-large-overall-roof/

[alain10025]

Thank you ! I was not aware of Kestrel Models, it is an interesting lead. And, indeed, I am more looking for European architecture, preferably "continental" but a nice Victorian era canopy would do too ;)

 

I am simply trying to get my layout ready to welcome the - hopefully soon - to be released Kato TGV-m !

[Need for High Speed]

On 3/21/2024 at 6:09 AM, alain10025 said:

 

I am simply trying to get my layout ready to welcome the - hopefully soon - to be released Kato TGV-m !

And where did you get this news or rumor that Kato is making the TGV-M? 

[bill937ca]

I don't know anyone makes large stations. Its just adding more sections and then more tracks. You might look for old Pola stations which might now be Faller kits.

 

Modellbahn Shop Koln sells assembled used models and shipped to me in Belleville, Ontario when I was creating an European tram layout a few years ago. You might get something you like.

 

https://www.modellbahn-shop-koeln.de/de/spur-n/n-haeuser-deko-figuren/n-fertigmodelle/gebrauchtware

Edited August 9 by bill937ca

[alain10025]

4 hours ago, Need for High Speed said:

And where did you get this news or rumor that Kato is making the TGV-M? 

Unfortunately, at this point, it is only wishful thinking, I can only hope for it :) 

[alain10025]

@bill937ca thank you for your message. Actually, I recently got the MKB station I mention in my first email, I did not set it up yet but it looks gorgeous.