Links
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 |
A highly recommended site with a community touch. |
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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 |
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Wilbert Swinkels Collector and trader in toy catalogues |
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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. |
The Kitmaster Collectors Club was reviewed in the April 1999 issue of MRE. |
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| 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 |
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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) |
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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. |
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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 clinets. |
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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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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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 |
| Trains-of-Derby.co.uk | www.Trainlines-of-Derby.co.uk new models from Hornby, Lima, Bachmann, Farish etc plus much more |
| Vision International | www.visionsinternational.co.uk model railway items for sale |
| Windmilljunction.co.uk |
Bachmann & Hornby product ranges at very competitive prices |
| Worsley Works | Model railway kits |
Various Scale Societies
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| N Gauge Mailing List | An email group for those interested in the same gauge. |
0 gauge employs a scale of 7mm to one foot and uses a track gauge of 32mm. |
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| Migo | A group for 7mm and gauge 1 modern image modellers |
| Modelpals | www.Modelpals.co.uk 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 for models of UK prototypes |
Others
| 3MT on the Internet | Very interesting site - 3mm |
| 3mm Modelling with John Walker | Text based site about 3mm modelling |
| 7+ RAILROADER | Join us as we look at some of the best miniature railways in
the country and as we hear from some of the leading live steam model builders. |
| Andy Vance Layout | Pictures of Aberaeron Bog Railway |
| Arnold Moser Layout | Pictures of a layout in Holland with English text |
| Auction Hammer | UK Auction & Saleroom Directory |
| Awdry Family Homepage | Christopher Awdry's Family Website |
| Ayr Model Railway Group | Ayr Model Railway Group was formed in 1969. |
| 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 |
| Boyd (Sam) | Sale of magazines, catalogues and books. |
| British Model Trains | A collection of British 00 models in the USA |
| British Railway Modellers of Australia | This group is over 400 strong and members model British outline in Australia. |
| British Steam | A site for UK steam enthusiasts |
| Business Web Directory | Self Descriptive |
| Bus London | |
| C&D Train Depot | Site that pays homage to the Thomas the Tank Engine TV series |
| Chris Phillips | Professional model maker |
| Dave's Trains | For those interested in postwar Lionel |
| Derwent Railway Society | A railway society based in West Cumbria |
| Dick Beebe's Homepage | Single page site about Dick's modelling project of Penzance |
| Dolls Houses and Furniture | An online store for doll houses, doll house accessories and vintage doll collectibles |
| Dumfries and District Model Railway Club | Model railway club |
| E-Classifieds | A free advertising site specially for modellers |
| Erith Model Railway Society | |
| Folkestone Model Railway Club | A long established club in South East England. The web site features club and members layouts, selected articles from the club magazine "Fishplate" and other goodies! |
| 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 |
| Great Eastern Railway Society Journal | For those interested in the Great Eastern Railway |
| Hobbyman | |
| Hull Miniature Railway Society | A model railway club for those living in the Hull area |
| Interactive Model Railway | |
| Ipswich Model Railway Association | The clubs website |
| Irwell Press | The publishers website |
| John Broadley | Computer control of model railways |
| Littlewood | Great N gauge layout that is a regular on the exhibition circuit. |
| Mad Martin's LNER Pages | Self explanatory |
| Mad Martin's Website | More of the same |
| My Layout | David Dibb provides details and pictures of his layout. |
| New Railway Modellers | A website for beginners at www.newrailwaymodellers.co.uk |
| 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 | Have a look at my model railways and model boats |
| Preserved Steam Locomotive Database | Site promoting Database of Preserved UK Locomotives |
| Railfind | UK Railway Web Sites Directory |
| 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 |
| Rob Preston | Manufacturer of working live steam models of locomotives built at Neath Abbey Iron Works at the dawn of railways |
| 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 |
| Stafford Model Railway Circle | A club site with loads of humour. |
| Talacre | A 7mm modern image garden railway, loosely based on the North Wales Coast line |
| www.upsondowns.org.uk | An Internet-based modellers and enthusiasts group |
| 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 |