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Aristo-Craft model trains were originally a branch of Polk’s Model Craft Hobbies of New York and Newark, New Jersey. Founded by Irwin and Nathan Polk, this company primarily sold supplies for model airplanes. Nathan Polk added the Aristocraft model train line to the company in 1935.

Aristo-Craft focused on HO scale model trains, importing HO models from Japan in the '50s and '60s. In more recent years, Nathan Polk began to focus on G scale, also called 1 Scale, model trains. These large sized trains are designed for large, open areas, such as gardens, shopping malls, and other public facilities.

Polk’s Model Craft Hobbies closed its New York store in 1985, but the Polk family continued to operate a scaled down version of the company after 1985. In 2013, due to growing financial difficulties, the Polk family closed the business. In 2014, Scott Polk, grandson of founder Irwin Polk, started Polk’s Generationext. Through Generationext, Polk continues the family’s hobby tradition, selling G gauge model trains.


Quick Facts

  • Polk’s Model Craft Hobbies had a five story building in New York City. Every floor was dedicated to a different hobby, and the building was a popular spot for children
  • Many people refer to G scale model trains as "garden scale" because these large size trains are often displayed outdoors in gardens. Outdoor model railroads have been made popular by publications such as "Garden Railways Magazine"
  • Vintage Aristo-Craft model trains available on the market today are often HO scale pieces. These trains were sold by Aristo-Craft in the '50s and '60s. Aristo-Craft’s G Scale trains date from the '80s through the '00s

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Aristo-Craft 12161 1-gauge Aluminium Diamond Crossing
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft 12161 1-gauge Aluminium Diamond Crossing
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD100- AUD150
AUD301 Bid
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Five Aristo-Craft 1-gauge Amtrak Streamline Passenger Coaches
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Five Aristo-Craft 1-gauge Amtrak Streamline Passenger Coaches
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD1,000- AUD1,500
AUD7000 Bids
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Aristo-Craft ART-21925 1-gauge Christmas Slopeback Tender
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft ART-21925 1-gauge Christmas Slopeback Tender
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD100- AUD200
AUD500 Bids
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Ten Aristo-Craft G-scale Animals
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Ten Aristo-Craft G-scale Animals
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD30- AUD60
AUD200 Bids
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Nine Aristo-Craft G-scale Animals
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Nine Aristo-Craft G-scale Animals
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD30- AUD60
AUD200 Bids
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Eleven Aristo-Craft G-scale Animals
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Eleven Aristo-Craft G-scale Animals
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD30- AUD60
AUD200 Bids
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Aristo-Craft ART-21501 1-gauge B&O Mikado 2-8-2 Locomotive
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft ART-21501 1-gauge B&O Mikado 2-8-2 Locomotive
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD2,500- AUD4,000
AUD2,0000 Bids
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Six Aristo-Craft 1-gauge Santa Fe Streamline Passenger Coaches
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Six Aristo-Craft 1-gauge Santa Fe Streamline Passenger Coaches
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD1,000- AUD1,500
AUD7000 Bids
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Aristo-Craft ART-23503 1-gauge UP EMD GP-40 Diesel Locomotive
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft ART-23503 1-gauge UP EMD GP-40 Diesel Locomotive
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD400- AUD600
AUD3000 Bids
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Aristo-Craft 1-gauge CNJ "The Blue Comet" Passenger Set
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft 1-gauge CNJ "The Blue Comet" Passenger Set
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD2,500- AUD3,500
AUD2,0000 Bids
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Three Aristo-Craft ART-86001 1-gauge D&RGW Box Cars
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Three Aristo-Craft ART-86001 1-gauge D&RGW Box Cars
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD300- AUD500
AUD1500 Bids
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Four Aristo-Craft 1-gauge bogie Box Cars
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Four Aristo-Craft 1-gauge bogie Box Cars
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD300- AUD600
AUD2400 Bids
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Aristo-Craft 1-gauge D&RGW bogie Cattle Car,
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft 1-gauge D&RGW bogie Cattle Car,
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD80- AUD150
AUD500 Bids
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Aristo-Craft 1-gauge Grand Trunk Western bogie Box Car
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft 1-gauge Grand Trunk Western bogie Box Car
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD80- AUD150
AUD500 Bids
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Aristo-Craft 1-gauge New York Central bogie Caboose
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft 1-gauge New York Central bogie Caboose
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD80- AUD150
AUD500 Bids
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Aristo-Craft 1-gauge Union Pacific bogie Caboose
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft 1-gauge Union Pacific bogie Caboose
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD80- AUD150
AUD500 Bids
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Aristo-Craft ART-42211 1-gauge Santa Fe 4-wheel Caboose
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft ART-42211 1-gauge Santa Fe 4-wheel Caboose
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD80- AUD150
AUD500 Bids
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Aristo-Craft 1-gauge Norfolk Southern bogie Caboose
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft 1-gauge Norfolk Southern bogie Caboose
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD80- AUD150
AUD500 Bids
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Aristo-Craft ART-21312 1-gauge D&RGW 0-4-0 Locomotive
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft ART-21312 1-gauge D&RGW 0-4-0 Locomotive
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD400- AUD800
AUD3000 Bids
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Aristo-Craft 1-gauge Burlington Northern bogie Hopper
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft 1-gauge Burlington Northern bogie Hopper
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD80- AUD150
AUD500 Bids
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Aristo-Craft ART-23005 1-gauge ATSF Dash 9 Diesel Locomotive
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft ART-23005 1-gauge ATSF Dash 9 Diesel Locomotive
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD600- AUD1,000
AUD4400 Bids
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Aristo-Craft ART-22409 1-gauge PRR U25B Diesel Locomotive
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft ART-22409 1-gauge PRR U25B Diesel Locomotive
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD500- AUD1,000
AUD3000 Bids
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Five Aristo-Craft 1-gauge PRR Streamline Passenger Coaches
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Five Aristo-Craft 1-gauge PRR Streamline Passenger Coaches
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD800- AUD1,000
AUD6500 Bids
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Aristo-Craft ART-83111 1-gauge White Pass & Yukon Route Railbus
Jul 21, 6:00 PM AEST
Aristo-Craft ART-83111 1-gauge White Pass & Yukon Route Railbus
by Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Est: AUD400- AUD600
AUD3600 Bids

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