NJ Custom Brass
NJ Custom Brass – HO and HOn3 Brass Model Trains for Collectors
NJ Custom Brass is a premier name in HO scale and HOn3 brass model trains, known for producing precision-crafted NJ Custom Brass locomotives, NJ Custom Brass freight cars, and NJ Custom Brass passenger cars for model train collectors and narrow gauge enthusiasts. NJ Custom Brass HOn3 locomotives and NJ Custom Brass HO rolling stock are prized for their historical accuracy, intricate detailing, and collectible value.
NJ Custom Brass specializes in HO and HOn3 model trains, including NJ Custom Brass HO locomotives, NJ Custom Brass HOn3 freight cars, and NJ Custom Brass passenger cars, faithfully reproducing famous American and narrow gauge railroads. Each NJ Custom Brass model train is crafted with authentic paint schemes, detailed fittings, and realistic operational features, making them ideal for layout builders, diorama enthusiasts, and serious collectors.
Collectors treasure NJ Custom Brass HOn3 locomotives, NJ Custom Brass brass freight cars, and HO scale passenger cars for their durability, realism, and collectible value. Whether you are searching for rare NJ Custom Brass HOn3 locomotives, HO scale NJ Custom Brass freight cars, or vintage NJ Custom Brass brass trains, these models represent the pinnacle of quality and historical fidelity.
Explore our collection of NJ Custom Brass HO and HOn3 model trains today and discover why NJ Custom Brass continues to be a top choice for narrow gauge enthusiasts, brass model collectors, and HO scale hobbyists worldwide.
Company History of NJ Custom Brass
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The name “NJ” in NJ Custom Brass comes from the founders’ first names — Nick and Jack.
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NJ Custom Brass began in the 1970s as an importer of high‑quality brass model trains, focusing on HO and O scale models, with some HOn3 offerings.
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They imported models from several overseas builders, primarily in Japan and Korea, using different factories over the years.
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A noteworthy line from NJ Custom Brass was the “Royale Series,” a high‑end limited‑run offering made in collaboration with the Japanese builder G.O. Model (GOM) in the late 1970s to early 1980s.
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Their models are particularly known among collectors for detailed features, especially those representing eastern U.S. railroads such as the C&O, Reading, Lehigh Valley, Western Maryland, NYC, and Erie.
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Though quality varied across different runs, many collectors still regard the detailed modeling work of NJ Custom Brass as exceptional for its era.
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Today, NJ Custom Brass models are considered collectible items, with some models commanding high prices because they represent unique or rare prototypes not otherwise available in brass.
