Author: Jim Weinschenker

PLW has announced a compressed Phillips engine house / car shop for those with minimal space. The structure is perfect for On2 or On30. An HO version is being considered as well. Pilot model is shown below and will be available for inspection at the Harrisburg O-Scale Narrow Gauge show this weekend, June 9 and June 10.

Vendor and Attendee Registration is now available online.

Coming soon in On3/On30 are the SPNG gondolas. Sn3 is anticipated shortly after the O-scale kit release. Prices will be announced prior to kit release.

The kit comes with PLW 3D printed end sills, needle beans, grab irons, stakes and bolsters. The kit will include the correct trucks and the modeler will need to provide their own wheelsets.

PLW is pleased to announce that “Old Man Baldwin’s Cabin” will soon be available in HO scale.

Perfect for any logging scene or those summer rusticators that have been frequenting the local woods.

The Midwest Show will be held March 16 to March 18, 2023. Click the “Download” button to get registration from.

Portland Locomotive Works is proud to announce partnership with the Otter Creek Construction Company that will be offering accurate Maine 2-foot kits. Watch this site for product details and pricing.

Otter Creek Construction Company will be offering the following HO scale kits with its initial release: Kingfield Winter Store, Kingfield Box Shop, Monson Junction Water Tank and Monson Day’s Crossing Flag Stop.

PLW is announcing the availability of On2 passenger car trucks, available in ready-to-run version only. Trucks will be painted in flat black or green, come fully assembled, tested and ready to install on your equipment.

Pricing: Ready to Run: $50.00 per pair plus postage. Ready to assemble with metal wheelsets: $40.00 per pair plus postage. Truck frame only, no wheelsets: $20.00 per pair plus postage. Quantity discounts are available. Contact PLW for more information, pricing and postage.

On30 versions will be offered with three different length bolsters to accommodate various wheel manufacturers. Contact PLW for more information, pricing and postage.

Diamond style freight trucks available in very limited supply. Contact PLW for more information, pricing and postage.

The Midwest Narrow Gauge Show will be held March 17 – 19, 2022. Show location this year will be 7600 W. South Range Road, Salem, OH 44460. Please contact Gary for more info: 330-719-0264 or m2fq@aol.com. See you there!

The Bridgton SOCONY tank farm will soon be available by reservation only. The kit will be offered in HO, S and O scale. The kit will contain two vertical tanks, one horizontal tank, a pump house and a siphon stand. Contact PLW to reserve your kit today.