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LSD IMAGES: 1/25-SCALE HEAVY TRUCK ACCESSORIES & CONVERSIONS
CUSTOM PETERBILT AIR CLEANER CAPS
SCALE: 1/25th
PRICE: $TBA

TANDEM REAR WHEELS FULL MUDGUARDS (SKIRTS)
SCALE: 1/25th
PRICE: $TBA

CUSTOM SLEEPER RUNNING LIGHTS
(aka "CHICKEN LIGHTS")
SCALE: 1/25th
PRICE: $TBA

G-SCALE OUTDOOR TRAINS & ACCESSORIES
MDC ORE CAR CHASSIS
(For MDC Ore Car Bodies from eBay)
SCALE: G
PRICE: $TBA


Photo of actual locomotive
RHODESIA RAILWAYS/NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE 15th CLASS BEYER-GARRATT LOCOMOTIVE
SCALE: 1/24
POWER: ELECTRIC (TRACK)
DRIVES: BARRY'S BIG TRAINS (BBT-460)
ESTIMATED PRICE: $TBA

Photo of 1/24-scale prototype mockup
YES! A classic Garratt locomotive in 1/24th-scale!  Designed to be run on G-scale outdoor track (45mm gauge), and electrically (track) powered.  Driven by 2 BBT-460 drive units, this loco will have some serious pulling power.  Other features include Roundhouse Engineering Walschaerts Valve Gear (front & rear units), UV-resistant polyurethane resin & ABS plastic construction, all metal wheels (4-6-4+4-6-4 configuration), and Kadee couplers of your choice.
Why 1/24th-scale?  Most southern African railways are gauged to 3ft 6in (42in) between the rails, commonly referred to as "Cape Gauge."  G-scale outdoor track is 45mm between the rails, which scales out almost perfectly as Cape Gauge in 1/24th-scale.

SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS GMA/M BEYER-GARRATT LOCOMOTIVE
SCALE: 1/24
POWER: ELECTRIC (TRACK)
DRIVES: ARISTROCRAFT
ESTIMATED PRICE: $TBA
The ubiquitous SAR GMA/M locomotive in 1/24th scale!  Designed to be run on G-scale outdoor track (45mm gauge), and electrically (track) powered.  Driven by 2 AristoCraft 8-wheel drive units, this loco will have really serious pulling power, just like the real thing.  Static display models may also become available, but will feature polyurethane cast resin wheels and valve gear, and are not intended to be converted to actual use.
Why 1/24th-scale?  Most southern African railways are gauged to 3ft 6in (42in) between the rails, commonly referred to as "Cape Gauge."  G-scale outdoor track is 45mm between the rails, which scales out almost perfectly as Cape Gauge in 1/24th-scale.

2-FOOT GAUGE ORE HOPPER CARS
SCALE: "Gn2 (32mm)"
PRICE: $TBA
These were originally developed from MDC ore hopper cars for our outdoor layout, which runs dual-gauge (45mm & 32mm).  These were made to run on 32mm track, while scaled for 1/24th-scale. We shortened and sectioned MDC ore hopper cars and added LOTS of detail to make them look as realistic as possible.  Bettendorf trucks with insulated wheels are included (so you can run these with track power).
What is Gn2?  It is the term some use to represent VERY narrow gauge equipment, such as 2-foot gauge, to run on 32mm-gauged track (commonly used for "0"-scale models, widely available for G-scale layouts).  32mm track closely represents 2-foot gauge in 1:20.3-scale (best for 1:19-scale industrial or mining lines), but in 1/24th-scale it measures more closely to 30-inch gauge. If you want true 24n2 (1:24-scale 2-foot gauge) wheels, we can gauge these to 22mm (S-gauge), which properly represents 2-foot gauge in 1:24-scale.

1930'S CABLE DOZER
SCALE: 1/25
PRICE: $TBA
Need a period-authentic dozer for your outdoor railroad?  Look no further!  Based on the RD-8 diesel tractor, this model features a cable-operated blade, just as the real dozers operated before the advent of hydraulic cylinders in the late-40s/early-50s.  Cast in UV-resistant polyurethane resin and painted in the familiar yellow shade.  Pose it working away on your layout, or chain it down on a flatcar as a new delivery.  A version will also be available with the cable boom on the side of the tractor.
Up to now, the only 1/25th-scale dozer available for your outdoor railroad layout has been the First Gear International TD25, which features hydraulic cylinders and represents a more modern style of dozer.  Now you can more authentically "date" your railroad to an earlier time, when cable dozers were the latest and greatest in earthmoving and construction technology.

1/25th HEAVY TRUCK CONVERSIONS

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL F2670 CAB CONVERSION
SCALE: 1/25th
PRICE: $TBA

Yes, the Aussie/Kiwi Internationals we have been promising for so long are back in development! These cab conversion kits include cabs, hoods (bonnets), full interior, cab mounts, sun visors, and front bumper. Available in day cab or integrated sleeper cab.
These are NOT simple re-pops of the old ERTL cabs, but rather the proper wide cabs as used by International-Australia; each cab has been widened to the proper 110-inch width. Hoods/bonnets are mostly scratchbuilt to reflect the appropriate width as well. **Bullbars, bug deflectors, windscreen shields are NOT included**

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL F4670 CAB CONVERSION
SCALE: 1/25th
PRICE: $TBA
Yes, the Aussie/Kiwi Internationals we have been promising for so long are back in development! These cab conversion kits include cabs, hoods (bonnets), full interior, cab mounts, sun visors, and front bumper. Available in day cab or integrated sleeper cab.
These are NOT simple re-pops of the old ERTL cabs, but rather the proper wide cabs as used by International-Australia; each cab has been widened to the proper 110-inch width. Hoods/bonnets are completely scratchbuilt to reflect the appropriate width as well. **Bullbars, bug deflectors, windscreen shields are NOT included**

1/24th & 1/25th MODEL PICKUP, 4X4, & S.U.V. ACCESSORIES AND CONVERSIONS
1980-97 FORD F-150 & BRONCO 4X4 LIFT KITS
Complete conversion kits; no stock kit suspension parts necessary, except for wheels and tires of your choice (NOT INCLUDED).  Includes complete rear suspension with axle and driveshaft, complete front suspension with Twin Traction Beam axles and driveshaft, transfer case, and complete extended steering shafts.  Components consist of polyurethane cast resin parts, reinforced with metal rods and tubing, to stand up to those bigger tires and wheels.

1980-97 FORD F-250 4X4 CONVERSION LIFT KIT
Complete conversion kit for 3/4-ton pickups; no stock suspension parts necessary, except for wheels and tires of your choice (NOT INCLUDED).  Includes complete rear suspension with Ford Sterling 10.25" axle and driveshaft, complete front suspension with Twin Traction Beam axles and driveshaft, front leaf springs, transfer case, and complete extended steering shafts.  Components consist of polyurethane cast resin parts, reinforced with metal rods and tubing, to stand up to those bigger tires and wheels.

1980-97 FORD F-350 4X4 CONVERSION LIFT KIT
Complete conversion kit for 1-ton pickups; no stock suspension parts necessary, except for wheels and tires of your choice (NOT INCLUDED).  Includes complete rear suspension with Ford Sterling 10.25" axle and driveshaft, complete front suspension with Dana 60 (solid) axle and driveshaft, front leaf springs, transfer case, and complete extended steering shafts.  Components consist of polyurethane cast resin parts, reinforced with metal rods and tubing, to stand up to those bigger tires and wheels.

FORD EXPEDITION 4X4 CONVERSION LIFT KIT
Complete conversion kit for Expeditions; no stock suspension parts necessary, except for wheels and tires of your choice (NOT INCLUDED).  Includes complete rear suspension with rear axle and driveshaft, complete IFS front suspension with axle and driveshaft, transfer case, and complete extended steering shafts.  Components consist of polyurethane cast resin parts, reinforced with metal rods and tubing, to stand up to those bigger tires and wheels.

PRE-1993 DODGE 4X4 CONVERSION LIFT KIT
Complete conversion kits; no stock kit suspension parts necessary, except for wheels and tires of your choice (NOT INCLUDED).  Includes complete rear suspension with axle and driveshaft, complete front suspension with axle and driveshaft, transfer case, and complete extended steering shafts.  Components consist of polyurethane cast resin parts, reinforced with metal rods and tubing, to stand up to those bigger tires and wheels.

1994-PRESENT DODGE 4X4 CONVERSION LIFT KIT
Complete conversion kits; no stock kit suspension parts necessary, except for wheels and tires of your choice (NOT INCLUDED).  Includes complete rear suspension with axle and driveshaft, complete front suspension (including extended radius arms with mounting brackets) with axle and driveshaft, transfer case, and complete extended steering shafts.  Components consist of polyurethane cast resin parts, reinforced with metal rods and tubing, to stand up to those bigger tires and wheels.

CADILLAC ESCALADE 4X4 CONVERSION LIFT KIT
Complete conversion kit for Escalades; no stock suspension parts necessary, except for wheels and tires of your choice (NOT INCLUDED).  Includes complete rear suspension with rear axle and driveshaft, complete IFS front suspension with axle and driveshaft, transfer case, and complete extended steering shafts.  Components consist of polyurethane cast resin parts, reinforced with metal rods and tubing, to stand up to those bigger tires and wheels.

1988-PRESENT CHEVROLET/GMC 4X4 CONVERSION LIFT KIT
Complete conversion kit for Chevy/GMC trucks; no stock suspension parts necessary, except for wheels and tires of your choice (NOT INCLUDED).  Includes complete rear suspension with rear axle and driveshaft, complete IFS front suspension with axle and driveshaft, transfer case, and complete extended steering shafts.  Components consist of polyurethane cast resin parts, reinforced with metal rods and tubing, to stand up to those bigger tires and wheels.

DUALLY 4X4 WHEELS AND SPACERS
Now you can install those radical off-road tires on your dually pickup models!  Featuring two different widths, medium & large; medium width fits the Interco Super Swamper tires, while the large wheels are recommended for the Desert Duelers and Super Swamper IROKs.  Each set includes enough wheels and spacers to equip one dually model truck (4 wheels).

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Silver State Specialties was created in 1999 to offer quality resin accessories, replacement parts and conversion kits, suitable for many 1/25-scale plastic model kits.  SSS specializes in accessories and parts for plastic model pickup, SUV, 4x4, and heavy truck & trailer kits.  1/32-scale and 1/35-scale parts and accessories will be available in the future for model truck kits, such as the 1/32 Monogram Snap-Tite and ERTL snap-together kits, as well as 1/35-scale Revell, Italeri, AFV Club, Trumpeter, Airfix, Heller, Tamiya, and other military model truck kits.  Some of these smaller scale model kits are quite well detailed, and a wide variety of photo-etched, resin, and other accessories are widely available for most of these military truck model kits. What's even more exciting is the line of 1/24th & 1/25th-scale military model kits and conversions we are in the early stages of developing, to nicely compliment your ERTL, AMT, Italeri, Revell, and other brands of truck models.

Silver State Specialties is working on resin accessories and complete kits for G- gauge outdoor garden railway trains ("Large Scale") in 1/24th-scale. Some patterns have been completed, and many more are under construction. These kits and accessories will include complete Beyer-Garratt style of locomotives and Narrow Gauge ore hopper cars, as well as 24-inch & 30-inch gauge industrial equipment in this same scale.

SSS also has master patterns partially completed for many 1/16-scale model truck accessories and conversion kits, mainly for the Monogram-Revell 1/16-scale model truck kits.  Some projected accessories for these 1/16-scale kits are front drive axles, different wheels and tires, air cleaner accessories, pusher and tag axles, oil filters and engine accessories, and possibly different engines.  Cab & hood conversion kits remain a possibility for these monsters as well, but are still years away from being offered as there are more pressing projects to push forward with first.  But someday they should be available!

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