Mt. Albert Scale Lumber Co.

09/19/2023

New from Mt. Albert Scale Lumber, Wood Bundles!
https://handlaidtrack.com/shop/?v=3e8d115eb4b3&wpf_filter_cat_list_0=2907
Do you remember that scene from the 1970 movie 5 Easy Pieces where Jack Nickolson just wants to order some toast at a diner, but they tell him they don't sell toast? So he orders a Chicken sandwich, on wheat toast, no mayonnaise, no butter, no lettuce, and hold the Chicken. Well, we had a similar experience with a customer last month. He ordered a Lumber Store, then told us to hold the rack, and just send the wood. That got us thinking we should add some pre-selected wood bundles that can be easily ordered to get customers started with Mt. Albert Lumber. So that's just what we've done. These bundles have the same collections of stripwood packages as our popular Lumber Stores, but on their own. If you already have a storage system and want a good selection of the best quality wood possible, check out our new Wood Bundles!

09/10/2023

Mt. Albert sponsors an annual award at the NMRA Conventions. The award focuses on the best use of wood (any wood) in a model. This year, the judges chose Scott Lister's entry, and we can see why! It is a great use of our wood and an excellent model. They also awarded him First Place - Scratchbuilt Model, First Place - Structures and The Most Photogenic Model Award. All well deserved. Scott writes...

"I entered this model that took me 21 days to build in the NMRA model contest in Texas, and, ironically, it won the Mt Albert scale lumber award because every piece of wood came from Mt Albert. That said, I'd like to personally thank you for sponsoring that award at the NMRA nationals, and like I tell everyone who asks me where I purchase my wood, I tell them there is only one place to buy scale lumber, and that's My Albert.
Thanks again, Scott Lister"

"And I also built one similar to it that I won Best of Show last month at the S-scale convention in Harrisburg PA, with your wood and Lionel told me I should enter it into the national NMRA so I decided to build this one"

We are thrilled to be a part of your work Scott! Thanks for sending along the images. If anyone is interested in following Scott's work, here is a link to his page...
https://www.facebook.com/modelingGandN?mibextid=LQQJ4d

https://handlaidtrack.com/

12/29/2022

Reduced production and shipping between January 4th-15th.

We are taking a bit of a break early in the new year, which will result in reduced shipping and production during that time. Full production and shipping will resume on January 16th while we work through any outstanding orders.

05/04/2022

The latest amazing tool from Ultimation is now available from Mt. Albert Scale Lumber! Introducing, The Slicer.
Over a year in development, the crew at Ultimation Tools has perfected a tool for accurate, square cuts in stripwood and plastic. A unique blade design ensures square cuts, and a robust, all-metal design will mean this tool will last a lifetime. No flimsy plastic parts. We'd expect nothing less from Ultimation. Order yours today!
https://www.handlaidtrack.com/ult-sl

08/29/2020

A short shop tour of Mt. Albert Scale Lumber. This video was prepared for the online version of the 40th National Narrow Gauge Convention.
https://youtu.be/HISEmf0_YpA

A short tour of the Mt. Albert Scale Lumber shop in action.

08/29/2020

Join in now to the On-Line 40th National Narrow Gauge Convention! Enjoy an exclusive tour of Mt. Albert Scale Lumber
http://40nngc.com/activities/on-line-schedule/

On-line Schedule This is the latest schedule for St. Louis Online. Any updates will be posted here. Morning (AM) virtual clinics will begin at 10am CDT (8am PDT, 9am MDT and 11am EDT), and clinics will run consecutively through the morning. Afternoon (PM) virtual layout tours will begin at 1:30pm CD...

03/21/2020

The latest from Mt. Albert Scale Lumber and Fast Tracks re: Covid-19

As you all know the precautions surrounding the Covid-19 outbreak have impacted just about everything in the production and supply chain.

Currently Fast Tracks is still up to full production and is shipping orders daily via the post office and UPS. As long as those services are functioning we should be able to keep up with orders. We anticipate that delivery times may take a little longer due to shortages of delivery staff but our current information from them says they are still functioning well.
We are in a pretty good position for raw material, having stocked up recently on plywood (QuickSticks, SweepSticks etc.), Aluminum for fixtures, Basswood and Pine for Mt. Albert Lumber.

Our production facility is unique, in that we can work in almost complete isolation, so keeping "socially distant" isn't difficult while still maintaining production. Our shop(s) are in two locations, so production staff are isolated from shipping. We have a way to have couriers pick up and drop off without entering the facility.

In the near term, baring any further disruptions we should be able to continue to offer our full product line, shipping in stock and items we manufacture on demand within a few days of an order being placed.

Don't hesitate to place your orders, we will keep you informed of any delays or interruption if they arise.

Take care!
Tim Warris and the crew at Fast Tracks and Mt. Albert Scale Lumber

03/20/2020

Some people stock up on toilet paper, but the smart ones stock up on stripwood! Don't worry, unlike toilet paper, stripwood grows on trees and is well stocked at Mt. Albert Scale Lumber/Fast Tracks!
https://www.handlaidtrack.com/mt-albert-scale-lumber

10/17/2019

Time to stock up on some wood ties! Save 15% off wood turnout, cross and bridge ties from Mt. Albert Scale Lumber.
https://www.handlaidtrack.com/railroad-ties

October seems like a good time to head back to the basement! Take advantage of a 15% discount on our high quality Mt. Albert Wood Ties.

https://www.handlaidtrack.com/railroad-ties

We have quite a large pile of rough cut white pine on hand and think now would be a good time to turn it into some turnout, cross or bridge ties for your layout! Order yours today.

10/03/2019

New venue for the Narrow Gauge Madness show this year! Visit the steam museum and take in a great train show at the same time. Mt. Albert and Fast Tracks are proud sponsors of this show.

We have a date! April 18, 2020 at the historic Hamilton Steam Museum - what could be better! Here's our new flyer -

09/28/2019

https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/37570

Model Railroad Hobbyist really is one of the best publications in the hobby. Current, relevant and very rich in content. While others seem to be focusing on basic, beginner stuff, MRH digs deep with excellent articles. This is the reason it's one of the few places that Fast Tracks pays to advertise. A lot of traffic is driven to our website from MRH. If you enjoy the publication, consider springing for Running Extra. A great way to ensure this kind of great content keeps on coming down the line!

We have 34,000 registered readers of MRH (the free magazine) and if another 300 of you would subscribe to Running Extra, that would put the magazine side of MRH Media back in the black.

08/28/2019

The first of four parts featuring focusing on working with wood with Gerry Cornwell and Rick Green.

Gerry Cornwell from Mt Albert Scale Lumber Co was in the studio to share expert tips for working with wood. This four-part series of Backshop Clinics starts in September on TrainMasters TV.

07/10/2019

Helpful YouTube video by Miles Hale reviewing the new Ultimation Sander...
We are struggling to keep them in stock! More arriving Friday July 12th. Order yours today:
https://www.handlaidtrack.com/ult-sa

I am presenting tools that are used by professional model makers for very fine results. If you would like to see some high end tools that are currently avail...

06/09/2019

O Scale Fire Station available again!

https://www.handlaidtrack.com/k-04-the-fire-station

When Mt. Albert Scale Lumber was sold to Fast Tracks there were some limited run kits still unsold. We've been working through the stock and getting them ready to re-list on the site. We have a few of the K-04 Fire Stations ready to go!
Designed by Roger Malinowski, this excellent little building will be right home on any O scale layout. Includes a pre-built fire engine and all the details you'd expect at a fire station. Get them while you can!

The Fire Station. O scale limited edition laser cut kit. Order yours today.

06/05/2019

Fast Tracks/Mt. Albert now offer the new Ultimation sander!

10/29/2018

We just put 9 large boxes of stuff in the mail, on it's way to Albany for the 2018 Fine Scale Model Expo! Lots of goodies for sale, including our new Lumber Stores! Come early as supplies are limited and certain to sell out...

https://www.modelrailroadexpo.com/location.html

10/17/2018

Considering how small the finished product is, you'd think this is a lot of wood. But this latest shipment of raw material is only about three months worth....