Welcome to Third & Townsend Models

We're excited to share that all future reservations for Sunset Models 3rd Rail and Golden Gate Depot will now be handled directly through us.

As we begin this transition, all existing orders will be securely transferred over the coming months. Give us time to update the website to reflect all of the current projects and new announcements.

If you have any questions along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re here to help. You can count on a seamless transition and the same high-quality production that has defined these brands for decades.

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Sunset Models Catalog Club Mid November Update

Introducing the Sunset Models Catalog Club A Premium, Limited-Run Print Catalog + Your Chance at a Golden Ticket For the first time ever, Sunset Models is offering something our collectors and loyal customers have been requesting for years, a high-quality printed catalog showcasing our upcoming O Scale, HO Scale, and HOn3 releases. And today, we’re excited to officially launch the Sunset Models 2026 Catalog Club : an annual membership designed to elevate your experience and

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Sunset Models 3rd Rail / Golden Gate Depot November Update! Deadlines & New Announcements!

What a weekend it was in York! This marked our first trip to the York Train Fair as a company in almost ten years, and my first time personally attending. From the moment I arrived, it felt like stepping into something both familiar and brand new, a place where craftsmanship, camaraderie, and inspiration all come together under one roof. I was welcomed with warm smiles, firm handshakes, a TON of selfies, and conversations that reminded me exactly why this hobby means so much

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October 2026 News Sunset Models 3rd Rail/Golden Gate Depot Production Acquisition & More

A New Chapter Begins October is an exciting month for us at Third & Townsend Models. As many of you know, we’ve recently taken over the...

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At Third & Townsend Models, we’re always listening to the modeling community. Many of our most popular projects have started with a single idea from a passionate railfan or modeler, just like you.

Have a locomotive, car, or specific variation you'd love to see produced by Sunset Models 3rd Rail or Golden Gate Depot? Tell us about it! Whether it's a long-lost class, a regional favorite, or a missing link in your railroad, we want to hear what you're looking for.

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