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Congress enacted the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and we must now note that these ARE NOT TOYS, AND ARE NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN UNDER AGE OF 14. These products are Model Railroad Equipment and Accessories intended for use by adults.
Archistories
ARCHISTORIES products Feature:
• Ready to assemble kits
• Product images show the colors as supplied
• No additional color treatment is required
• Motor included (where applicable)
• Suitable for US & foreign dioramas
• Highly detailed designs
• Z scale 1:220
      (HO & N scale kits at bottom of page)
From the combination of advanced material for centuries cardboard and innovative laser technology applied our artists Kits result of outstanding quality for highest demands - carefully and expertly designed, accurately and with great attention to detail.
The material we use is far superior to the widespread notions of carton: Colour fastness, exceptional surface textures, realistic colors and a high quality feel are some distinct advantages of this precious material. In addition, we work only with the professional architect software ArchiCAD, advanced control algorithm and precision lasers. So we guarantee consistently high quality series to our customers.
Zscale Monster Trains is the Exclusive US Distributor of Archistories Z scale, N scale and HO Scale Products
Inn with Shop
    Shop: Inn with Shop Kits
    • 103231 Inn with Shop Markt
    • 104231 Inn with Shop Muhle
    • 105231 Inn with Shop Bahnhof
    • 106231 Inn with Shop Linde
    • ZD-50003-5 Detail Kit
Gambrel Barn
    Shop: Gambrel Barn Kits
    • 106221 White Gambrel Barn
    • 107221 Red Gambrel Barn
    • 108221 Grey Gambrel Barn
    • 109221 Dark Brown Gambrel Barn
Saltbox Barn
    Shop: Saltbox Barn Kits
    • 110221 White Saltbox Barn
    • 111221 Red Saltbox Barn
    • 112221 Grey Saltbox Barn
    • 113221 Dark Brown Saltbox Barn
    • 114221 Black Saltbox Barn
Viaduct
    Shop: Viaduct Kits
    • 128171 Viaduct
    • 129171 Viaduct Add-On
Detached House
    Shop: Detached House Kits
    • 403111 Red House
    • 404111 Green House
    • 408111 Yellow House
    • 409111 Blue House
Fences
    Shop: Fences Kits
          809171 through 809241
    • Building
    • Security
    • Cemetery
    • Willow
    • Mobile
    • All-Purpose
    • Wire Mesh
    • Crowd Barriers
    • Industrial
    • Many More!
Turn of the Century House
    Shop: Turn of the Century House Kits
          404201 through 410191
    • Olive
    • Ruby
    • Dark Blue
    • White
    • Light Blue
    • Light Yellow
    • Beige
    • Dark Grey
Single Car Garage
    Shop: 426070 Single Car Garage Kits
    • Olive
    • Gray
    • White
    • Light Blue
    • Dark Blue
    • Light Yellow
    • Red
    • Sand
American Grain Elevator
    Shop: American Grain Elevator Kits
    • 701241 White "Corrugated"
    • 702241 Grey "Corrugated"
    • 703241 Sand "Metal Clad"
    • 704241 Olive "Metal Clad"
    • 705241 Red "Wood Clad"
Coal Shop
    Shop: Coal Shop Kits
    • 706241 Coal Shop Kit #1
    • 706241 Coal Shop Kit #2
    • 809241 Brick Factory Wall
Walls
    Shop: Wall Kits
          809171 through 809241
    • Arcade
    • Coffered
    • Mansion
    • High
    • Low
    • Border Wall
    • Cemetry w/ Gate
    • Noise Protection
    • Brick Factory
    • Many More!
Building Supplies
    Shop: Building Supplies
    • 703171 Industrial Chimney
    • Windows
          • 821171
          • 821171
    • Doors
          • 822171
    • Micro Motors
    • Building Sheets
          • 816111 Brick
          • 804221 Masonry
          • 807181 Corrugated
REA Transfer Warehouse • by Ztrack
#ARC-103191   REA Transfer Warehouse
• Released 2023
      $94.69 retail ea. • $89.96
 
 
 
 
Z scale 1:220
Ztrack and Archistories has teamed up to release a REA Transfer Warehouse kit.
Ztrack and Archistories have teamed up for an all new US kit! Nothing is more Americana than the look of a REA Transfer Warehouse along the tracks. It defines trackside America. We wanted to bring this look to your Z scale layouts with a kit that has unprecedented detail and quality.
REA Transfer Warehouse Kit Includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• All parts are pre-colored.
• No painting required
• Detailed instructions
• Dimensions:
    3.15"W x 6.10"L (3.15"H)
North American Interlocking Yard Tower • by Ztrack
#ARC-102221   Interlocking Yard Tower
• North American Interlocking Yard Tower Kit
• Dimensions:
    28mm x 25mm x 40mm (LxWxH without stairs)
      $35.42 retail ea. • $28.34



Z scale 1:220
This dual purpose kit allows you to build the tower with two different configurations.
Ztrack and Archistories has teamed up to release a brick railroad interlocking tower kit.
Ztrack and Archistories also partnered with Z-Doktor in Germany to release a special tower upgrade kit. This kit includes two drain pipes (one for each roof configuration), a window air-conditioning unit and two railroad utility buildings. One is rust brown, the other is silver. The utility buildings were again inspired by those in Dunkirk. But they are common across North America.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Not included: Drain Pipe, AC (sold below)
     
Brick towers such as these can be found across North America. They are used for switch control and to guard railroad crossings. The inspiration for the kit came from the 'castle' tower in Dunkirk, Ohio. This tower is located at the Dunkirk crossing where a north-south line intersects an east-west line. The tower represents a later version of the tower where the roof was removed and replaced with a flat roof. The second version of the kit is inspired by the tower in Haley, Indiana. It has the more traditional roof with overhang. This look represents the towers as they were originally built.
Detail Kit for the North American Interlocking Yard Tower • by Ztrack
#ZD-50002-5   Detail Kit
• Detail Kit for 102221 (above)
• Interlock tower pictured purchased separately.
      $21.67 retail ea. • $16.00
Pre-Painted

Z scale 1:220
Ztrack and Archistories also partnered with Z-Doktor in Germany to release a special tower upgrade kit for the Ztrack and Archistories brick railroad interlocking tower kit.
• Interlock tower pictured purchased separately.
     
This detail kit includes two drain pipes (one for each roof configuration), a window air-conditioning unit and two railroad utility buildings. One is rust brown, the other is silver. The utility buildings were again inspired by those in Dunkirk. But they are common across North America.
Church Kit
#ARC-403181   Country Church
• Country Church Kit
• Dimensions:
    3.74" L x 2.36"W x 4.13" H
      $75.00 retail ea. • $60.00

Z scale 1:220
Ztrack and Archistories have partnered to release this all new kit for North America. As a followup to the country house kits, we are excited to offer this Country Church kit. The kit typifies small country churches found across North America.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit       • Not included: scenery, people, autos
     
The church is white with a steeple; there is even a bell in the tower! Archistories has included stained glass windows, that when lit, really show the details. Sold separately, lighting is almost a must with this kit; we offer a 3-pack of warm white stick-on LEDs from Raildig (Ztrains) that makes lighting quick and easy.
Church Kit
#ARC-404181   neo-Gothic Church
• neo-Gothic Church "St. John Paul II" Kit
• Dimensions:
    105mm L x 55mm W x 114mm H
      $65.99 retail ea. • $52.79

Z scale 1:220
Powerful and simple-looking sandstone masonry, combined with the finest gothic tracery windows, cites a widespread nineteenth-century church style that is often found in both rural and urban settings. Elaborate details such as four fine tower clocks, fully engraved roof surfaces, real wood doors and window surfaces with partially colored leaded glass offer fascinating impressions.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Window surfaces have partially colored leaded glass look
     
     
This neo-Gothic church bears the name of the centennial pope St John Paul II.
The coat of arms above the entrance and the slogan 'Totus Tuus' refer to the patron saint, Pope John Paul II.
Church Interior Kit
#ZD-50001-1   Church Interior
• UN-Painted Kit
      $27.08 retail ea. • $21.66
Un-Painted
Kit includes:
• Resin Pews, Alter, and Raised Floor for Alter
• Un-Painted Unassembled kit
Designed for either Archistories 403181 or 404181 churches above
The alter includes 4 candles that can illumined with micro LEDs and fiber optics (not included).
#ZD-50001-5   Church Interior
• PRE-Painted Kit
      $32.50 retail ea. • $26.00
Pre-Painted
Kit includes:
• Resin Pews, Alter, and Raised Floor for Alter
• Pre-Painted Unassembled kit
Designed for either Archistories 403181 or 404181 churches above
The alter includes 4 candles that can illumined with micro LEDs and fiber optics (not included).
Cemetery "Im Mariengrund" Kit
#ARC-408181   Cemetery w/ Mausoleum
• Cemetery "Im Mariengrund" Kit
• Dimensions:
    36mm L x 23mm W x 30mm H
      $36.60 retail ea. • $29.28

Z scale 1:220
This kit contains everything to design a scale cemetery on your layout. 38 classic tombstone types, 18 grave borders (in two sizes), and, as a highlight, a highly detailed Mausoleum in the Neoclassical style: Doric pairs of columns flank the elaborately designed portal under an antique triangular gable. The back is dominated by an apse with the finest window grilles. The variety of characteristic temple motifs determines this kit, with which romantic scenes can be designed.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• 38 classic tombstone types   • 18 grave borders in two sizes
• Highly detailed Mausoleum in the Neoclassical style
ARCHISTORIES products do not require additional color treatment. The product pictures show the finished colors.
     
Scenery and figures not included.
Locomotive Shed 'Zollern colliery' Kit
#ARC-101101   Locomotive Shed
• Dimensions:
    100mm L x 36mm W x 45mm H
• Unassembled kit
      $54.95 retail ea. •   ∗$32.97

Z scale 1:220
The locomotive shed of Zollern shows through its steel truss construction with Ziegelausfachungen (brick infill) a typical motif of the New Objectivity in industrial buildings of the early 20th century.
∗Customer Appreciation Sale:
• 40% off MSRP       • Limited time only!
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     
Extremely delicate window bars, a barrel roof with detailed flue and the hinge-mounted entrance gate to meet even the largest locos in the smallest scale.
Signal Tower "D rpede" Kit
#ARC-101161   Signal Tower
• Signal Tower "D rpede"
• Dimensions:
    66mm L x 24mm W x 45mm H
      $48.95 retail ea. • $39.16

Z scale 1:220
Signal Tower "D rpede", with its space-saving design, fits well with the cramped conditions between tracks. Above the substructure of brick construction rises a second story with a lever Bank inside.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     
The entry door is accessed via a lightweight filigree steel stair case and if desired the interior can be illuminated from above (not included). Plenty of details to make for a lively effect with the Signal Tower "D rpede" Kit.
Signal Tower "Kallental" Kit
#ARC-102161   Signal Tower
• Signal Tower "Kallental"
• Dimensions:
    66mm L x 24mm W x 45mm H
      $48.95 retail ea. • $39.16

Z scale 1:220
Signal Tower "Kallental", with its space-saving design, fits well with the cramped conditions between tracks. Above the substructure of brick rises the timber frame wooden construction with a lever Bank inside.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     
The entry door is accessed via a lightweight filigree steel stair case and if desired the interior can be illuminated from above (not included). Plenty of details to make for a lively effect with the Signal Tower "Kallental" Kit.
Turntable Upgrade Kit
#ARC-103161   Turntable Upgrade Kit
• Upgrade kit for Rokuhan Turntable
• Use with (but not included):
    #ROK-S037 Digital Turntable
      $37.04 retail ea. • $29.63

Z scale 1:220
Detail kit to make your Rokuhan turntable look less toy-like. Use the detals around the turntable where the track sections pass through, with a wood tie look, to cover the large unsightly philips screws. A detailed operator control booth. It also includes inserts to cover the top deck of the turntable bridge along and between the track sections.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Includes turntable operator control booth, bridge deck insert,
    simulated wood outer ring
     
Download the PDF instructions →
Turntable and track not included.
Repair Shed "Depot Torrnstein" Kit
#ARC-102121   Repair Shed
• Repair Shed "Depot Torrnstein"
• Dimensions:
    151mm L x 86mm W x 63mm H
      $65.97 retail ea. • $52.78

Z scale 1:220
This two stall repair shed 'Bw Torrnstein' shows a number of features that are typical of Prussian railway architecture, complementing in a most harmonious way the other buildings of this series.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     
A number of extremely delicate segmental arch windows, hinge-mounted gates and fine roof structure make the repair shed 'Bw Torrnstein' the climax point of each depot. Also known as the engine house, distance between track centers 50mm.
Station "Westheim" Kit
#ARC-105191   Station "Westheim"
• Station "Westheim"
• Dimensions:
    203mm L x 81mm W x 56mm H (w/o ramp)
      $83.68 retail ea. • $66.95

Z scale 1:220
This three-part structure is divided into a gable style central section, a restaurant section, the opposite side is an area for handling goods. Later renovations and additions, such as the office of the dispatcher, were also taken into account, which gives the station a particularly authentic effect.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     
The kit is equipped with elaborately produced, fully engraved slate facade, real wood and truss elements. The three parts of the building can also be built individually.
Barrier Post 255 Kit
#ARC-106211   Barrier Post 255
• Barrier Post 255 Kit
• Dimensions:
    22mm L x 22mm W x 55mm
      $40.00 retail ea. • $32.00

Z scale 1:220
Near Sauerland Grottenberg there was barrier post, number 255, on the route between Beringshausen and Messinghausen. Based on this picturesque model, we have developed a small and highly detailed kit that can be installed 10mm deep in the railway embankment, as realistically as the original.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     
The front and the side attached steel stairs are at route level, while the coal cellar on the back can be reached at ground level. With its characteristic slate cladding on the upper floor, the barrier post 255 complements the related station "Westheim".
Interlocking Signal Tower "Torrnstein" Kit
#ARC-107111   Interlocking Tower
• Interlocking Tower "Torrnstein"
• Dimensions:
    61mm L x 24mm W x 41mm H
      $44.95 retail ea. • $35.96

Z scale 1:220
The interlocking tower 'Torrnstein', with its space-saving design, fits well with the cramped conditions between tracks. Above the substructure of brick rises the fully glazed wooden construction, the lever Bank.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     
The upper floor is accessed via a lightweight filigree steel stair case and can be illuminated from above. Plenty of details to make for a lively effect with the interlocking tower "Torrnstein".
Railway Underpass "Norbertusbr cke" Kit
#ARC-109181   Railway Underpass
• Railway Underpass "Norbertusbr cke" Kit
• Dimensions:
    43mm L x 23mm W x 30mm H
      $20.75 retail ea. • $16.60

Z scale 1:220
Use this Railway Underpass to cross over a country road, or pass over another set of tracks.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
     
Designed to replicate a structure made of sandstone cut blocks. The embankment walls can be individually angled and adapted to your setting.
Railway Office 271 "Streckenposten" Kit
#ARC-110181   Railway Office 271
• Railway Post House "Streckenposten" Kit
• Dimensions:
    32mm L x 24mm W x 25mm H
      $23.20 retail ea. • $18.56
Z scale 1:220
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
     
Universally applicable route post house made of red bricks, with angled hip roof and numerous fine details.
Control Tower Substation "Torrnstein" Kit
#ARC-111181   Control Tower Substation
• Control Tower Substation "Torrnstein" Kit
• Dimensions:
    85mm L x 11mm W x 35mm H
      $30.48 retail ea. • $24.38

Z scale 1:220
This is a type of control tower that was used as a temporally structure.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
     
This type of temporary control tower was often made of old railways cars on walls or steel construction.
Water Tower "Bw Torrnstein" Kit
#ARC-112111   Water Tower
• Water Tower "Bw Torrnstein"
• Dimensions:
    40mm L x 40mm W x 91mm H
      $51.95 retail ea. •   ∗$31.17

Z scale 1:220
The water tower 'Bw Torrnstein' can be added harmoniously with the other very striking Prussian railway buildings such as an Engine House, Interlocking Tower, Gantry Crane, Railway Workers House and more.
∗Customer Appreciation Sale:
• 40% off MSRP       • Limited time only!
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     
A distinctive steel water tank with circulating catwalk and ventilation structure rests on a two-story base with arched windows and fine sandstone elements.
Gantry Crane "AW Lingen" Kit
#ARC-114111   Gantry Crane
• Gantry Crane "AW Lingen"
• Dimensions:
    74mm L x 55mm W x 84mm H
      $60.95 retail ea. • $48.76

Z scale 1:220
Located within depots, on the main and branch lines or as a port facility, the extremely delicate filigree gantry crane along the lines of 'Lingen' offers a creative high point on each diorama. The crane can be arranged in multiple positions by rotating and sliding cab with its effective crane boom fascinating imaginations. Supplied with bins.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Brass Axles
• Rotating and Sliding Cab
     
Station "Torrnstein" Kit
#ARC-108131   Station "Torrnstein"
• Dimensions:
    150mm L x 60mm W x 57mm H
• Unassembled kit
      $66.70 retail ea. • $53.36


Z scale 1:220
Platforms can be extended with: #ARC-115131 Platform Set
A particularly Prussian influenced style and facade with large-scale brick masonry. Large windows with a subtle arch motif surround. The building is also well suited as a local court, post office or other large important structure by using without the platform. This station is not only great for German dioramas but also Eastern Europe, Swiss and Austrian dioramas.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Interior
     
Representative of the large footprint train station building 'Torrnstein'. Packed with detail from the gabled arrangement of three building sections, an elevated two story central portion and a station clock in the main gable typical of the style.
Platform Set Kit
#ARC-115131   Platform Set
• Dimensions:
    198mm L x 40mm W x 26mm H
• Unassembled kit
      $30.48 retail ea. • $24.38

Z scale 1:220
Platform set with railing elements for easy expansion of the products: Station 'Torrnstein' (Art. 108131) and Station 'Wolkenstein' (Art. 116131), consisting of an extension of the platform and two central platforms with canopies on a solid support structure.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     

One of the central platforms has a staircase.
To attach LED lighting, cables can be run and hidden in the Holhr umen roof racks.
Station "Wolkenstein" Kit
#ARC-116131   Station "Wolkenstein"
• Dimensions:
    150mm L x 60mm W x 57mm H
• Unassembled kit
      $61.09 retail ea. • $48.87


Z scale 1:220
Platforms can be extended with: #ARC-115131 Platform Set
A kit particularly suitable for dioramas of South German facade design with color replicating slightly varying plaster surfaces. Large windows with a subtle arch motif surround. The building is also well suited as a local court, post office or other large important structure by using without the platform. This station is not only great for German dioramas but also Eastern Europe, Swiss and Austrian dioramas.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Interior
     
Representative of the large footprint train station building 'Selva'. Packed with detail from the gabled arrangement of three building sections, an elevated two story central portion and a station clock in the main gable typical of the style.
Roundhouse "Bw Torrnstein" Kit
#ARC-112121   Roundhouse
• Four Stall Roundhouse
• Dimensions:
    238mm L x 125mm W x 62mm H
      $104.95 retail ea. • $82.96

Z scale 1:220
The Roundhouse can be extended to any number of stalls by purchasing #ARC-113121 (below) with two individual add-on stalls per kit. An exceptionally elaborate facade design with impressive entrance gates, fine window bars and many charming details designed into the popular 'Bw Torrnstein' roundhouse. For a fascinating focal point, add this structure to your layout. Please refer to the dimensioned drawing in the product gallery.
Kit includes:
• Designed for Marklin turntable #8998 / #89982
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
     
     
#ARC-113121   Roundhouse Stalls
• Dimensions:
    124mm L x 125mm W x 62mm H
• Includes two add-on stalls
      $36.95 retail ea. • $28.56
Roundhouse Add-On Stalls Kit:
• Designed for Marklin #8998 / #89982
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Will extend #ARC-112121 by two stalls
• This is not a standalone kit
Locomotive Shed Kit
#ARC-113111   Locomotive Shed
• Dimensions:
    82mm L x 51mm W x 44mm H
      $52.95 retail ea. • $42.36

Z scale 1:220
Another structure with the typical characteristics of Prussian style industrial architecture from the late 19th century. This locomotive shed is adorn by details such as horizontal gable statements and brick friezes. Add this kit to your complex of other Archistories structures sold on this page.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     
Locomotive maximum width of up to 17mm.
A very delicate lattice making up the panes of the arched windows, a hinge-mounted entrance gate and truss interior of the building provide fascinating details in the highest precision. Located on the side of the locomotive shed is a single story office space.
Fire Station "Kallental" Kit
#ARC-401191   Fire Station
• Fire Station "Kallental"
• Dimensions:
    83mm L x 56mm W x 92mm H
      $61.09 retail ea. • $48.87

Z scale 1:220
A solid brick sandstone base zone with the picturesque designed framework of the upper floors gives the functional building of the Kallental fire station a romanticizing touch. The hose tower, also a solid brick sandstone base, with timber frame creates an effective accent. On the back, an attached shallow storeroom of wood enhances the overall effect.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Two garage doors with large windows can be lit effectively and offer plenty of space for fire trucks.
     
Fire Truck, vehicles, and figures not included.
Fire Station "D rpeder" Kit
#ARC-402191   Fire Station
• Fire Station "D rpeder"
• Dimensions:
    83mm L x 56mm W x 92mm H
      $61.09 retail ea. • $48.87

Z scale 1:220
A solid brick sandstone base zone with the picturesque designed framework of the upper floors gives the functional building of the Kallental fire station a romanticizing touch. The hose tower, also a solid brick sandstone base, with timber frame creates an effective accent. On the back, an attached shallow storeroom of wood enhances the overall effect.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Two garage doors with large windows can be lit effectively and offer plenty of space for fire trucks.
     
Fire Truck, vehicles, and figures not included.
Railway House "Frye" Kit
#ARC-402111   Railway House "Frye"
• Dimensions:
    44mm L x 41mm W x 40mm H
      $44.94 retail ea. • $35.95

Z scale 1:220
Here we have a turn of the century structure, quite frequently encountered in northern and central Germany, constructed of typical red brick architecture. Also known as a captain's house, this term goes back to the protruding upper center portion of the brick structure revealed through the roofline.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     
This product can be used multiple times, varied by swapping the gable walls.
The prototype of the kit was built circa 1894 in Emsland Lingen and exists to this day. In the back yard could be found pigs or chickens for self-sufficiency of residents.
Transfer Table Shed "Bw Torrnstein" Kit
#ARC-104171   Transfer Table Shed
• Transfer Table Shed "Bw Torrnstein"
• Dimensions:
    227mm L x 128mm W x 49mm H
      $85.58 retail ea. • $68.46

Z scale 1:220
In keeping with the Miniclub transfer table (art. 8994) from M rklin, we have developed a steel framework engine shed of fascinating filigree. The 'Bw Torrnstein' sliding stage locomotive, designed in the New Objectivity style of the early twentieth century, has five fully continuous track axles, allowing a wide range of possible uses. Four skylights and a high proportion of glazed surfaces allow good exposure and thus visibility of the interior. The model is comfortable to build despite very fine components.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Transfer Table Shed "Bw Torrnstein"
     
Transfer table and track not included.
Designed for use with:
            Marklin Transfer Table #8994 (sold separately)
Farm House with Barn "Kallental" Kit
#ARC-405171   Farm House
• Farm House with Barn "Kallental"
• Dimensions:
    52mm L x 43mm W x 37mm H
      $61.09 retail ea. • $48.87

Z scale 1:220
This farmhouse, and its matching barn, are produced with great detail. As always, the set is available in two versions: Classic dark brown trusses with white plastered walls found in mid to southern German dioramas, while the red brick infills with white trusses, inspired by motifs from the Old Country, are more Nordic Themes.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Farm House and matching Barn
     
Hay bales, figures, vehicles, and tractors not included.
Farm House with Barn "D rpeder" Kit
#ARC-406171   Farm House
• Farm House with Barn "D rpeder"
• Dimensions:
    52mm L x 43mm W x 37mm H
      $61.09 retail ea. • $48.87

Z scale 1:220
This farmhouse, and its matching barn, are produced with great detail. As always, the set is available in two versions: Classic dark brown trusses with white plastered walls found in mid to southern German dioramas, while the red brick infills with white trusses, inspired by motifs from the Old Country, are more Nordic Themes.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Farm House and matching Barn
     
Hay bales, figures, vehicles, and tractors not included.
Cooling Tower "Sanders-Werke" Kit • with Smoke Unit!
#ARC-701171   Cooling Tower
• Cooling Tower "Sanders-Werke" w/ Smoke
• Dimensions:
    85mm W x 110mm H
      $69.66 retail ea. • $55.73

Z scale 1:220
With this impressive and widely visible cooling tower of the 'Sanders-Werke', the topic of plant engineering will continue. A mighty, but with intricate components elaborately designed building gives your diorama an impressive heavy industrial character. Particularly multiple along linear railway lines juxtaposed, they are magnificent and very realistic impressions. To top it off, this kit is equipped with a high quality Seuthe steam generator and a 10ml vial of steam distillate.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• 1 x Cooling Tower
• 1 x Seuthe Smoke Unit
• 1 x 10ml vial of Smoke Fluid
     
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Use multiple Cooling Towers for more excitement!
Windmill "Am Geestenveen" Kit
#ARC-702181   Windmill 'Am Geestenveen'
• Dimensions:
    42mm Base Diam x 75mm Height to Cap
    42mm Base Diam x 103mm Height with Wings
      $94.95 retail ea. • $75.96

Z scale 1:220
After the huge success of our previous windmill 'Marienfehn', this time we have taken on the younger and more widespread design, for the Dutchman. A wooden shingle-covered cone with a thatched mill hood and many effective details rises above a solid brick base. At the back is the linkage for the wind direction tracking. Of course, this mill is also equipped with a high-quality geared motor, which enables a prototypical, beautifully leisurely rotation.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Micro drive
• Two diodes
• Detailed soldering instructions
Requirements:
• Simple soldering skills, *Please note our safety!
• Ordinary solder equipment
• You will also need thin stranded wire
    (we recommend individual wire with 0.8 mm diameter)
     
Windmill "Marienfehn" Kit
#ARC-703141   Windmill 'Marienfehn'
• Dimensions:
    32mm L x 28mm W x 70mm H
        (LxWxH without wings and applications)
      $59.86 retail ea. • $47.89

Z scale 1:220
The windmill Marienfehn' is the oldest and most popular mill design. It is a highly detailed statue of a windmill whose example, one of the quite rare' right turners', once stood in Toftum auf Foehr. Of course this windmill kit is also equipped with a high-quality drive, allowing for a realistic slow and smooth rotation of the fine mill wings. A solid substructure, large-scale wood engraving and a lot of fine separately applied details to make the windmill Marienfehn into a universal eye-catcher. ARCHI STORIES products do not require additional color treatment. The product images show the colors as supplied.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Micro drive
• Two diodes
• Detailed soldering instructions
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Requirements:
• Simple soldering skills, *Please note our safety!
• Ordinary solder equipment
• You will also need thin stranded wire
    (we recommend individual wire with 0.8 mm diameter)
     
Water Tower "Sanders-works" Kit
#ARC-707131   Water Tower
• Dimensions:
    44mm L x 44mm W x 90mm H
      $36.60 retail ea. • $29.28

Z scale 1:220
This water tower is quite easy to build and you will fit right in with your layout. The intricate water tower 'Sanders-art' will be a great fixed point in your industrial ensemble. It is also well suited for US dioramas.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• High-quality real wood
     
Located at the base of the water tower is a maintenance cottage that leads to a circular stairwell, all in the center of a complicated filigree supporting structure. On the top rests a water tank with real wood paneling and weathered 'Sanders' lettering.
Working Pits "Bw Torrnstein" Kit
#ARC-801131   Working Pits (3-Pack)
• "Bw Torrnstein"
• Dimensions:
    86mm L x 8mm W x 7mm H
      $21.91 retail ea. • $17.53


Z scale 1:220
Set of three attractive laid out inspection pits with brick side walls.
A great addition to your locomotive sheds and or roundhouses.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     
The tracks run along the frame.
The pits are embedded in the ground level and the threshold band stick out separately along the length of the pit.
Water Mill "Moosbachtal" Kit
#ARC-705141   Water Mill "Moosbachtal"
• Dimensions:
    46mm L x 44mm W x 62mm H
        (LxWxH without bar and waterwheel)
      $61.09 retail ea. • $48.87

Z scale 1:220                         • Not for use with real water
Water mill in the valley of Moosbach. Whether set into a romantic scene (almost hidden in the bushes) or exposed on the side of a river, the 'Water Mill in Moosbachtal' will always be a tranquil spot. Your guests will have plenty of detail to take in! Detail from the fine Fachwerk (timber frame w/ infill) construction to the included micro gear driven, slow turning, mill wheel. The kit is built over a foundation of natural stones (engraved into the base) and topped off with a tile roof. The numerous lovingly crafted details will bring real life to your dioramas. ARCHI STORIES products do not require additional color treatment. The product images show the colors as supplied.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Micro drive
• Two diodes
• Detailed soldering instructions
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Requirements:
• Simple soldering skills
    *Please note our safety!
• Ordinary solder equipment
     
Water Mill "Biberbachtal" Kit
#ARC-706141   Water Mill "Biberbachtal"
• Dimensions:
    46mm L x 44mm W x 62mm H
        (LxWxH without bar and waterwheel)
      $61.09 retail ea. • $48.87

Z scale 1:220                         • Not for use with real water
Water mill in the valley of Biberbach. Whether set into a romantic scene (almost hidden in the bushes) or exposed on the side of a river, the 'Water Mill in Biberbachtal' will always be a tranquil spot. Your guests will have plenty of detail to take in! Detail from the fine Fachwerk (timber frame w/ brick infill) construction to the included micro gear driven, slow turning, mill wheel. The kit is built over a foundation of natural stones (engraved into the base) and topped off with a tile roof. The numerous lovingly crafted details will bring real life to your dioramas. ARCHI STORIES products do not require additional color treatment. The product images show the colors as supplied.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Micro drive
• Two diodes
• Detailed soldering instructions
Watch the video!
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Requirements:
• Simple soldering skills
    *Please note our safety!
• Ordinary solder equipment
     
Items listed below are HO scale and N scale (NOT Z scale)
Some customers model more than one scale and have requested these HO and N scale kits
N scale   •   Locomotive shed "Zollern"
#ARC-103122   Locomotive Shed
• N scale
• Dimensions:
    136mm L x 50mm W x 60mm H
      $45.94 retail ea. • $36.75

N scale 1:160
The locomotive shed of Zollern shows through its steel truss construction with Ziegelausfachungen (brick infill) a typical motif of the New Objectivity in industrial buildings of the early 20th century.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     
Extremely delicate window bars, a barrel roof with detailed flue and the hinge-mounted entrance gate to meet even the largest locos in the smallest scale.
N scale   •   Water Tower "Bw Torrnstein"
#ARC-109122   Water Tower
• N scale
• Water Tower "Bw Torrnstein"
• Dimensions:
    58mm x 124mm H
      $47.12 retail ea. • $37.70

N scale 1:160
The water tower 'Bw Torrnstein' can be added harmoniously with the other very striking Prussian railway buildings such as an Engine House, Interlocking Tower, Gantry Crane, Railway Workers House and more.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     
A distinctive steel water tank with circulating catwalk and ventilation structure rests on a two-story base with arched windows and fine sandstone elements.
HO scale   •   Garden shed "Nico Spilt"
#ARC-402104   Garden shed "Nico Spilt"
• HO Scale
• Dimensions:
    36mm L x 28mm W x 31mm H
      $11.70 retail ea.

HO scale 1:87
This small garden house has a permanently flexible door.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     
Built as a tribute to the great railroad photos archive of Nico Spilt that you can visit at: http://www.nicospilt.com
HO scale   •   Railway House "Frye"
#ARC-406114   Railway House "Frye"
• HO Scale
• Dimensions:
    175mm L x 110mm W x 102mm H
      $48.84 retail ea. • $39.07

HO scale 1:87
Here we have a turn of the century structure, quite frequently encountered in northern and central Germany, constructed of typical red brick architecture. Also known as a captain's house, this term goes back to the protruding upper center portion of the brick structure revealed through the roofline.
Kit includes:
• High-quality, colored, rigid cardboard
• Unassembled kit
     
This product can be used multiple times, varied by swapping the gable walls.
The prototype of the kit was built circa 1894 in Emsland Lingen and exists to this day. In the back yard could be found pigs or chickens for self-sufficiency of residents.
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