The following is a list of some of the websites that have either a railway or model railway theme.  Not all are recommended but most are good.  If you know of a site that you think should be included, let us know and we will check it out.

Recommended Sites

GWR Modelling for modellers of the GWR, with material coming both from modellers
Model Rail Forum A site hot on news and reviews
Railway Freight Operations An overview of railway freight operations for modellers
The Historical Model Railway Society A highly recommended site with a community touch.
Siam An excellent range of addictive railway simulations with downloadable demos!
Swapmeet Publications The publisher of the British Model Trains Catalogue
The Railway Children The UK based charity which helps runaway and abandoned youngsters who gather at the great railway stations
Wilbert Swinkels Collector and trader in toy catalogues
UK Model Railway Webring A massive list of links to sites of a model railway interest.
Vintage Model Trains http://pub119.ezboard.com/bvintagemodeltrains

Train Collectors Clubs

European Toy Railway Collectors Association A European wide society catering for those interested in tinplate toy trains (actual name = Cercle Ferroviphile Europeen)
Hornby Railway Collectors Association The leading organisation catering specifically for collectors of Hornby 0 Gauge and Hornby Dublo.
Kitmaster Collectors Club The Kitmaster Collectors Club was reviewed in the April 1999 issue of MRE.
Leeds Stedman Trust For advice and spares for those who collect Leeds Model Company (LMC) models
Lionel Collectors Club of America A club which caters for collectors of Lionel, especially 3-rail types
Train Collectors Association An American organisation catering for collectors of model trains
Train Collectors Society Principal British society catering for collectors of toy trains of all makes and gauges
Tri-ang Society Society catering for collectors of Tri-ang models and toys
Trix Twin Railway Collectors' Association The TTRCA is a non-profit making organisation devoted to the collecting and operating of TTR, Trix Express and Trix 00 gauge trains 1935-1973. 

Manufacturers Websites

ABG Technology AG Swiss narrow gauge models to scale 1:45 for 22.2 mm track gauge (0m-scale)
ACE Trains British manufacturer of an extensive range of traditional 0 gauge trains mainly for the British market
Bachmann Models The Bachmann Website.   A very good site with listings of retailers who stock their products and details of recently released models.  Updated monthly.
Bassett-Lowke News, information on models, history and relevant links
Borg-Rail Bespoke signals and points in scales 4mm to 7mm, locos built etc + some s/h & collectors items
Cambrian Models Extensive range of 4mm scale plastic wagon & bogie kits. Plus parts &  accessories for 16mm narrow gauge.
CML Electronics limited UK based manufacturer & supplier of Digital Command Control (DCC) accessories
Dapol Ltd British manufacturers of  ready-to-run locomotives and rolling stock in N gauge and wagons in 00 gauge.
Electrifying Trains 0 gauge Southern EMUs
Gramodels producers of a range of military models and RTR wagon bodies in 1/150th Scale (2mm)
Hornby Website

The Hornby website, listing products, news of new releases, downloadable service sheets, business news, Youtube access, online ordering, forum.....etc.
Ian Stoate Models A large range of kit -built locomotives, wagons and acessories for N gauge
Just Kits & Models Plastic Kits - Plastic Model Kits UK - Plastic Aircraft Model, Plastic Vehicle Model, Plastic Model Ships
Langley Miniature Models Langley Miniature Models as featured in Trade Profile in the December 1998 issue of MRE.
Metromodels Manufacturers and suppliers of 4mm, '00' scale, etched brass, London Underground 'tube' train models.
Modelyard Web Site Modelyard offers a DCC chip fitting service.  All 00 guage locos accepted - Bachmann split chassis types a speciality.
Model Railway Scenics Layouts & Diorama Co We build mainly layouts for our clients.
Peasholm Models Superdetailing Specialists
Precision Labels Decals and labels for altering stock.
Railwayscenics Downloadable scenic material in various scales - including some free.
Slater's Plastikard Makers and suppliers of model building materials and an extensive range of rolling stock kits.
Station Signs Supplier 00 and N gauge signs for model railway stations for the BR era (1950s/60s) - totems, targets, posterboards etc.
Willets Scale Models Manufacturer in 4mm and 7mm scales of the finest model railway carriages and 7mm scale heritage diesels
G&R Wrenn Ltd The present day company's website

Retailers Websites

AABT Collectibles Online Model Kit Retailer Online scale model retailer for Billing Boats, Bachmann locomotives, Thunder Tiger Aircraft, RC Cars, Helicopters and accessories
American Model Railroads A UK based retailer of model railroad equipment.
The Branchline Goods Yard A family run on-line discount Model Railway store based in Lancashire for 4mm model railway items, some second hand.
Britannia Models Canadian based importer/retailer of Hornby, Bachmann, Dapol, Ace Trains, Metcalfe and others, serving North America and beyond.
CB Models  
Cottee’s of Wareham Dorset based auction house, holds special toy and railway sales through out the year.
East Somerset Models Large range of N gauge and 00 gauge, mail order a pleasure.
E-Toy Trains They offer a vast selection of toy trains, toy train sets, and toy train accessories.
Formby Models A leading model shop in the North West of England
Hattons A leading light in mail order model railways.
LD Discounts 20% off Hornby prices
Manic Models Model shop
Middy (Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum) A source for specially commissioned wagons
Modelfair Second-hand and new model railway equipment especially with collectors in mind
Modelines.co.uk New and secondhand items sold and wanted. modellers advertise here.
ModelMaster Your complete online model shop where availability and service come first
Model Railway Imports British model railways retailer  in Canada
Models and Hobbies of Sussex A new well organised website from this Sussex trader
Model Shop Dedicated modelling website allowing visitors to search participating model shops for the supplies they need.
Modern Models An internet based retailer with  interesting ranges.
Modratec Modratec is a young Australian business which calls upon decades of experience to offer innovative solutions to problems faced by railway modellers.
Money from Trains www.moneyfromtrains.com
North London Models Retailer
Ontrack Internet based model and hobby store
Rails of Sheffield An extensive range of new and old models from this popular mail order dealer
Roger Murray All you need to add realism to your railway from loco lighting to smoke units
Stationmaster Stockists of Hornby, Peco, Gaugemaster etc., paints & airbrushes.  Internet buying from a real shop
The Model Centre Also known as 'The Model Centre' the company has major retail outlets in Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool
Trainslines of Derby New models from Hornby, Lima, Bachmann, Farish etc plus much more
Vision International Model railway items for sale
Windmill Junction Bachmann & Hornby product ranges at very competitive prices
Worsley Works Model railway kits

Various Scale Societies

The 3mm Society 3mm refers to a scale of 3mm to 1 foot with a track gauge of 12mm.  It is also known in the UK as 'TT'.  Interest in TT grew with the launch of Tri-ang TT in 1957.  This was designed to enable modellers to build more in a smaller space and, although production ceased in the mid 60s, the 3mm Society came into being largely as a result of it.
The British 1:87 Scale Society 1:87 equates to H0 scale, which at 3.5mm to the foot, is more correct on 16.5mm track than 00 which uses a scale of 4mm to the foot. This site gives a brief history of British H0, provides lists of what has been produced in H0 in British outline and explains the advantages of the scale.
The Scalefour Society 00 uses an incorrect scale/gauge combination.  If you retain the  track gauge at 16.5mm, H0 3.5mm scale models would be correct to use with it.  If on the other hand you keep the 4mm scale, 18.83mm gauge track would be correct. It is this later combination that the Scalefour Society supports.
The N Gauge Society N gauge works to a scale of 2mm to one foot and has a track gauge of 9mm. The N Gauge Society is now well established and has a regular newsletter.  It also sources a variety of kits manufactured exclusively for members.
N Gauge Mailing List An email group for those interested in the same gauge.
The Gauge 0 Guild 0 gauge employs a scale of 7mm to one foot and uses a track gauge of 32mm.
Migo A group for 7mm and gauge 1 modern image modellers
Modelpals The model railway club by post
Promising This  mailing list is intended to provide a forum for those interested in British outline narrow gauge railways.
G Scale Mad A website and forum for those interested in G Scale
DOGA We are the organisation catering for both new and veteran railway modellers working in 4mm scale using a track gauge of 16.5mm - the most common formodels of UK prototypes

Others

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Andy Vance Layout Pictures of Aberaeron Bog Railway
Auction Hammer UK Auction & Saleroom Directory
Barry & Penarth MRC Local model railway club.
Beeches TMD Paul Warburton's railway modelling site
Bestfirm Limited Web based UK Modelling magazine article search engine for Railway Modeller and British Railway Modelling Magazines
Business Web Directory Self Descriptive
Dave's Trains For those interested in postwar Lionel
Derwent Railway Society A railway society based in West Cumbria
Dumfries and District Model Railway Club Model railway club
Erith Model Railway Society  
Famous Trains Model Railway This is a Derby-based charity working to improve the local community by providing entertainment and education in an enjoyable way.
Foxshaw Garden Railways This is a father and son site, designed to help wherever possible with all aspects of indoor and outdoor model railways.
Grand Scales Quarterly The premiere magazine devoted to 12" gauge or larger scale railroads from around the world
Ipswich Model Railway Association The clubs website
Irwell Press The publishers website
New Railway Modellers A website for beginners
North Shore Railway Modellers Association (Australia) A model railway club for Sydney's North Shore and Northern Beaches
Nottingham (Bulwell) MRS Model Railway Club
Nottingham East Midlands Model Railway Exhibition Exhibition website
Phil Knife's Railway Pages Good website with modelling advice
Phil Parker Railway boat modelling. Blog updated every day.
Railway Modelling A site with model railway book and video reviews.
Railwaywomen The Central Repository for Information on Female Railway Workers in Britain.
Risborough & District Model Railway Club Club website at www.rdmrc.nildram.co.uk
Robert Forsythe The site of a model railway heritage consultant.
Routemaster Buses Michael Hearn's site for Routemaster collectors
Signalling Centre Software Specialists in authentic railway simulations for the PC
Simon Townsends Home Page Site dedicated to miniature railways
Warley MRC Web site about the hosts of the National Model Railway Show
Waveney Valley Model Railway Club Model railway club
Wells Green TMD Wells Green TMD is an electric locomotive depot set in the Crewe area around 2004.
Westford Modellers Group Westford Modellers Group's Exhibition layout, "Westford", is a large '00' gauge finescale layout depicting British Railways, Western Region circa 1962.
Wooden Railway Jigsaws If you would like any further information about these, go to gareth.jones@glennie.co.uk