These are links not only to the main 'ready to run' manufacturers but also to many of the smaller manufacturers who supply the hobby with excellent products and some of whom also do a retail business. In addition there are links to several well known and reliable on-line retailers. Each link has a short explanatory note in case you are not familiar with the name. Sometimes the words are mine and sometimes direct from the link page. If you have dealt with a reliable on line supplier and they aren't listed here then please let me have the link and they will be included.
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1EPromotionals : Limited edition private owner waggons for 00 gauge model Railways.
51L : The manufacturing arm of Wizard Models producing 4mm models of carriages, wagons and vans.
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Abbiegails : For Hornby spares.
Acme Model Railways : Covering all models from Z to Gauge 1, including secondhand.
AG Woodcare : Suppliers of shellac flakes for use on our card models.
Aidan Campbell Miniatures : Direct from Aidan Campbell. Beautiful 7mm and 4mm figures.
All Components : A specialist electronic component house that will offer help and advice on controlling your model railway.
American Trains : A UK supplier of N gauge American trains.
AP Models : A Shropshire shop which not only deals in model railway components but also has a repair and clean service at reasonable rates. Also purchases can be made on line.
Auscision Models : Model makers from Australia producing high quality models for the H0 Australian scene. Some very nice kit here.
Aust-N-Rail : Australian suppliers of N gauge Australian prototypes.
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Bachmann : One of the two big names in British outline 00 gauge modelling. They produce a wide range of very fine RTR (Ready To Run) models as well as train sets which any child would be thrilled to recieve.
Badger Airbrush : World renowned manufacturer of airbrushes. Plenty of helpful advice too.
BH Enterprises : Manufacturer and supplier of an extensive range of quality, brass, white metal and plastic N gauge model railway kits, scenic items and accessories suitable for both modern image and steam era layouts.
Bill Bedford Models : Etchings that make finescale railway modelling easier for the serious modeller.
Black Diamond : For our Australian readers. An online supplier of H0 Australian outline models.
Boulder Valley Models : Suppliers of On30 trucks and couplers.
Bragdon Enterprises : For cutting edge scenery technologies. Molds, weathering, trees etc.
Brassmasters : Manufacturers of high quality model railway kits and accessories for 4mm scale.
Bratchell Models : Quality manufacturers and mail order suppliers of UK 4mm scale modern multiple units. Available in both easy to assemble kit form and Ready-to-Motorise.
Brawa : A continental firm for H0, N gauge, TT & Z gauge. Some fine models and accessories. Well worth a look.
Bridges And Tunnels : Some very nice 00 gauge plaster castings. Sold in plain plaster finish ready for your own colouring.
Bromsgrove Models : Specialises in new Corgi and EFE diecast transport models, DCC control systems and decoders.
B.T.S. Structures : The B.T.S. line of craftsman structures uses laser-cutting technology, scale lumber, plaster, urethane, brass, and white metal castings as needed to provide the model builder with accurate and highly-detailed kits.
Buffers Model Railways : As well as selling all the things you would expect they also have a baseboard building service and some great photographs of a garden layout being built.
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Cabinets & Cases : For your precious models.
Cararama : This is the manufacturers web site and lists the whole product range, with photographs.
Cast In Stone : Bring your model railway to life with some of these excellent castings.
Cavey's Scale Models : Suppliers of very good N gauge security fencing. A difficult thing to make in N.
Charles Cantrill Ltd : UK supplier of all your model railway cork requirements.
Chivers : Precision engineered model railway kits.
Chris Wesson Models : Builder and painter of etched locomotive kits.
C+L Finescale : A premier supplier of model railway track components.
Chuffers : Specialists in new and used Hornby 00 trains. E verything Hornby including live steam and accessories.
Coaster Dynamix : Manufacturers of H0 roller coasters of all things. Never know you might like one.
Combe Martin Models : Suppliers of CLASSIX transport treasures, amongst other things.
Comet Models : We offer British outline 4mm scale model railway kits for you to build accurate models from the 1920's to the 1960's.
CML Electronics : Our products enhance operation of a railway using Digitrax & LocoNet Command control systems.
Connoisseur Models : Railway kits in 4mm and 7mm scales, suitable for building to 00, EM and S4 scales.
Conikits : Suppliers of model railway kit from round the world.
Cooper Craft : Coaches, wagons, road vehicles and all kinds of lineside equipment. Well worth a browse to find something special.
Corgi : World renowned diecast model cars. Some beautiful models for us as railway modellers.
Cork Suppliers : All your model railway cork requirements here. UK supplier.
Countryside Models : Professional makers of model railways. If you don't have the time and you do have the cash then go here.
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Dapol : Fast becoming a firm favourite with railway modellers, especially the N gauge fraternity.
Dart Castings : We manufacture and supply cast white metal, etched, and pewter railway detailing parts under the Dart, Monty's Model Railways and MJT product ranges.
DC Kits : DMU's, EMU's plenty here if it's a kit you are after. RTR made up kits too.
DCC Concepts : A company that supplies many areas of DCC.
DCC Supplies : Their aim is to provide a complete resource for the modern modeller, one of the most complete collections of control equipment on the web.
Deluxe Materials : Click on 'Scenic Products' for some great items, especially the 'Scenic Rust'.
Digitrax : Makers and suppliers of DCC equipment.
Digitrains : They aim to offer the best of Digital Command Control for railway modellers, online shopping available.
Dingham Autocouplers : Probably the least obtrusive commercially available automatic coupler for model railway vehicles in 7mm scale (O gauge) and 4mm scale (00, EM and P4/S4).
Display Cases : Got extra models you are proud of? Why not show them off in one of these great display cases.
DJB Model Engineering : Ready to run steam locomotives. Beautiful models.
DJH Engineering : Advertises as the largest range of precision-cast locomotives in the world. 3.5mm, 4mm and 7mm models.
Dremel : Another household name for tools and accessories.
DSC Showcases : Glass showcases and wall display units.
Duncan Models : UK store for 7mm scale kits. All kinds of models for the O gauger.
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East Somerset Models : Advertised as Somerset's only N Gauge specialist model railway shop.
Easy Build : Offers the widest selection of O scale (7mm) BR MK1 coach kits currently available in the UK.
Ec Scenics : Suppliers of a lot of scenic effects.
Ediecast : This site also belongs to Hatton's and lists all their die cast items if that is all you are after.
Electra : Model railway N gauge graphics.
E.M.A. Model Supplies : Supplier of architectural, educational and hobby model parts.
Eureka Models : A company from down under supplying H0 models of Australian prototypes.
Exactoscale : 4mm and 7mm track, rolling stock and structure products.
Expo Tools : Tools of every description, a mouth watering selection.
Express Models : A really good selection of stuff here for the modeller. From electric modules to neon fish & chip signs.
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Fast Track : The premium source of quality tools, supplies and information for hand crafted track.
Fibreglass Pen : Suppliers, Dark Planets. Just one of many suppliers of this very useful item.
Filler - Lightweight : A fairly new substance and very good for scenic areas.
Fleischmann : For those interested in Continental modelling.
Fox Transfers : They manufacture and market water slide decals of British railway livery elements in all gauges and full size. And etched brass and stainles steel nameplate products in 4mm/00 gauge.
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Gary Mattingley : A specialist in customising 00 gauge locomotives and rolling stock. Some fine examples on the site.
Gaugemaster : Controllers, panel mounting, hand held. Transformers and much more. A well respected company of many years standing. This is the company I use for the control of Barchester.
Gem : Manufacturers of kits for N, 00, 00-9 and 00N3. This is also the home of Mercontrol, a wire in tube point and signal operating system.
GJH Plant Company : 7mm rolling stock kits, small plant and road vehicles for the 0 gauge modeller.
Goldstar Stockists : Some very nice cars, trucks and buses available here. Well worth a look. Reasonable prices too.
Graffiti Decals : Unusual decals for model railroaders.
Graham Farish : N gauge manufacturers, now owned by Bachmann. Keep in touch there for all the new models.
Grandt : Plenty of architectural kit here, doors, windows etc. In H0 scale but such is the variety of sizes in the real thing that some of these can be used for 00.
Graphics - Rail : Custom decals for model railroaders.
GT Buildings : Supplier of excellent ready made buildings and etched brass windows for the scratch builder.
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Harburn Hobbies : They have some great cast models for the lineside, countryside and fishermans things as well as the usual railway items.
Hatton's Of Liverpool : A big company that has a good mail order service. You can also see on line whether the item you want is in stock or not, very handy.
Heathcote Electronics : They sell and manufacture a range of electronic controls for model railways, including train detection.
Heljan : A Danish company that also produce quality 00 gauge British outline stock.
High Level : This company produces state-of-the-art 4mm scale kits of the more unusual and appealing industrial locomotives.
Hobby Shop - The : Faversham based and having a very comprehensive stock.
Holt Model Railways : Has some good offers and also over 2,000 photographs on the site
Hongwell : You may not be familiar with this name but it is the home site of Cararama and deals in many different scales.
Hornby : The other big name and one which I think most people will immediately recognise. Known for many years as a quality toy maker they, like Bachmann above, produce very fine models of trains and train sets. They also produce a very nice range of buildings to compliment their railway systems.
Howard Scenic Supplies : Plenty of scenic items here at this on-line shop. They do some very nice trees as well as much else.
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Ian Stoate Models : Manufacturers and suppliers of specialist N gauge models.
Images Replicas : Preiser Figure sets, unpainted, in Z, N, HO, O and LGB scales.
Images Replicas : Transportation Models and accessories.
International Models : Some great kit available on this site, well worth looking at.
Invertrain Model Railways : Good place for 0 gauge kit. Rolling stock, buildings, people and loads of bits and pieces.
Isinglass : For drawings covering as many locomotives and carriages as possible relating to the LNER and constituent companies.
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Japan Model Railways : Supplier of Japanese prototype models. N & HO gauges.
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Kato : Japanese manufacturers who produce a well thought of set track system in both N and H0 gauges. Site is available in English if you click on the link at the top of the first page.
Keen Systems : Close coupling systems and accessories for 00 gauge model railways.
Kernow Model Rail : Stocking all the proprietry kit from 2mm/N gauge up to the big garden railway stuff, including narrow gauge in many of it's guises.
Kingkit : Advertised as having the largest selection of secondhand and discontinued plastic kits on the internet.
Kirtley Model Buildings : A specialist in 7mm hand built architecture and model railway layouts. These models are built to a very high standard as you will see when you visit the site. It is also worth clicking on the "7mm Products" link on the front page and then scrolling down to the Backscene Buildings. These are also to 7mm but they could easily be downscaled for use on 00 and H0 layouts.
Knightwing International : Manufacturer and retailer of quality plastic and white metal model railway products in gauges O, 00 and N.
KRS Model Railways : This company carries an extensive range of model railway collectibles.
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Land Rovers - Models : Hundreds of Land Rover and Range Rover models here in different scales. Should be some to suit.
Langley Models : A site rich in all those things that help to bring your model to life. Well worth a visit.
Lenz : More DCC equipment. This time from Germany.
Liliput : More continental models. Not the manufacturers site but a retailer who specialises in these models.
Linka : This is a system of reusable rubber moulds used to make highly detailed brick, stone and timber buildings.
Linka : This is the UK's importer of the above system.
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Mackay Models : As well as the usual RTR these people advertise themselves as a first choice for Digital Command Control.
Mac's Model Railroading : A UK supplier of USA H0 kit. Great selection of stuff here and new things coming in all the time.
Mainly Trains : Another long established company selling most things for the modeller.
Main Street Heritage Models : USA company supplying small town structure kits. Very good.
Maplin : An excellent source for all things electrical, in fact the range of items sold is quite surprising.
Marklin : More fine models on an American site.
Martin Finney Locomotive Kits : 4mm and 7mm locomotive kits.
Mauritron : A range of gauge O products and also tools and aids to help with your construction.
Mercian Models : Producers of high quality kits of locomotives and rolling stock in 4, 7 and 10mm to the foot scales.
MERG - Model Electronic Rauilway Group : Kits for both DCC and DC equipment.
Metcalfe Models : In my opinion the best die cut card kits on the market. Simple to build and with excellent instructions.
Metro Models - London Underground : Manufacturers & suppliers of London Underground tube train models & accessories. London Transport tram & bus models + building kits and driver's eye view DVDs...
M.G.Sharp Models : Loads and loads of Continental goodies here as well as British outline stock.
Micro-Mark : Small tool specialists. There's not much that this company doesn't have.
Midland Counties Publications : See what the latest model railway or prototype books are and maybe treat yourself to a good read.
Mikes Models : These very popular models can be obtained from Holt Model Railways.
Miniatronics : For model railway electronic accessories.
Model Fair : dealing in new, pre-owned and collectable models.
Model Junction : One of the leading stockists in the UK for American model railway products.
Modeller's Mate : For model railway accessories and Evergreen styrene sheets.
Modelling Made Easy : H0 buildings from the States.
ModelMaster : For a very wide range of decals. Wagon sides, London transport, buses. Nameplates. A long list.
Model-net : A new on-line model store specialising in Hornby. Many items discounted.
Model Rail Shop Ltd : Bringing you the very latest in 2mm/N gauge since 1998. All locomotives tested before despatch.
Model Railways Direct : Supply discounted Hornby Model Railways. As one of the leading online suppliers of Hornby we offer the full range at exceptionally low prices.
Model Railways4U : Professional model building and weathering services.
Modelshop Woodchurch : This online shop sells the usual UK models plus some good continental stuff and also specialises in modular baseboards.
Model Signal Engineering : Welcome to the home page of Model Signal Engineering, the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of British outline semaphore signalling parts for model railways.
Model Spares : A long established company specialising in Hornby model railway spares.
Model Trains For U : Modeltrains4u have an excellent reputation on Ebay for selling Hornby model railway items and Hornby spares.
Model Train Software : This company provides software for your scenic needs on the layout.
Model Tree Scenics : Specialists in making model trees and other scenic parts. Worth looking at and very reasonably priced.
Model Tree Shop : Some very nice trees for sale and not badly priced either.
Model Yard : Professional conversions and decoder fitting.
Modern Models : A great supplier of all types of vehicles for your layout.
Modern Motive Power : A range of modern British '0' gauge locomotive and multiple unit kits. Plus buildings, structures and scenic accessories.
Modern Structures In Miniature : Great place for kits and vehicles.
Modratec : For model railway technologies. Interlocked signal frames for one plus good wire in tube method.
Morley Controllers : This company make very good equipment for the control of your railway.
MRE : A Leighton Buzzard shop also dealing on line.
Muswell Models : Offers a growing range of finely detailed buildings and architectural accessories in 00/4mm and N/2mm scales.
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Narrow Gauge Trains : Online supplier of all things narrow gauge.
NCE : This company supplies reasonably priced DCC equipment.
N Scale Architect : An American site but anyone interested in N gauge should have a look here.
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Oxford Diecast : Suppliers of some very nice cars, trucks and buses at reasonable prices.
On30 : Suppliers of trucks and couplers. Boulder Valley Models.
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Paint Stripper : A safe method of stripping paint from your precious model. Online supplier.
Paper Creek Model Works : Texture sheets, laser cut paper models etc. An American site well worth looking at.
P & D Marsh Model Railways : Suppliers of high quality white metal castings for both N and 00 gauges. Also a very helpful 'Hints & Tips' page.
PDK Models : Manufacturers of British outline locomotive kits. Some beautiful models here.
Peco : Publishers of my favourite monthly model railway magazine and the UK's largest manufacturer of flexible track.
Peter Clark Models : A quality range of etched brass, white metal and resin kits for the modern modeller.
Phoenix Paints : Authentic railway enamels and colour data sheets for all the different liveries.
Plaster Bandage : UK online supplier of this scenery making bandage in case you are having difficulty locating a supply.
Plastruct, Inc. : One of the worlds largest suppliers of scale plastic parts for all types of model building construction.
PPS Steam Models : Overhauls, modifications and repairs to all makes of steam engines.
Precision Labels & Decals : The small details that complete your models.
Preiser : Specialists in producing a huge range of figures in H0. I'm not sure how they would look on a 4mm model.
Prestige Models For 0 Gauge : Providing the modeller with value for money kits and components without sacrificing quality in 7mm scale.
PRMRP : We are a 7mm modern image kit provider and a model making, painting and weathering company.
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Railcar : The Railcar is an Australian based model railroad mail order business dealing primarily with US and UK Narrow Gauge and Industrial prototype equipment.
Rail Match Paints : A good supply of these railway colours available here at a reasonable price.
Rail Room Electronics : An excellent range of model railways electronics boards, lamps, neon signs etc.
Rails Of Sheffield : Model suppliers and another great site for photographs, all the scales catered for.
Rail Times : A retail shop which deals on line and stocks nothing but model railway kit.
Rapid : Another good online supplyer of electrical bits and pieces.
Roger Murray Light Signals : He can produce almost any type of colour light signal in "0" scale and many variations in the other scales.
Rotacraft : Rotary tools for the hobbyist. Also on the Shesto site.
Roxey Mouldings : This company have been manufacturing fine scale kits since 1972.
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S & D Models : This company produces 1/43 (7mm : 1ft) scale kits and many other 7mm items.
Scale Craft : Manufacturers of custom baseboards and control panels for you model railway.
Scale Link Ltd : Scale Link supplies a vast range of specialist model making kits and accessories.
Scalescenes : Download and print realistic model railway buildings on your PC. There is a freebie shelter to download.
Scale Speed : Just the place for repairs. Rewinds, re-wheeling, re-magnetising. Hornby Dublo, Wrenn, Triang.
Scenic Express : An American on-line company with a fantastic stock of scenic kit.
Scenic Model Railways : You don't have to lift a finger, this company will do everything for you. Even if you aren't in the market for this type of service the site is worth visiting for the photographs alone.
Sculpey : Makers of this versatile polymer clay with many projects and tutorials on the site. Useful for model railway bits and pieces.
Shawplan : Manufacturer of British Rail modern traction 2mm, 4mm and 7mm name plates and detail kits.
Shesto Ltd : Specialist suppliers of tools for the hobbyist. Buy Rotacraft rotary tools here.
Shire Scenes : Some very nice models of railway accessories, platform and lineside kit. Some unusual ones too.
Shrewsbury Models : Another good selection of kit here. Plenty of photographs of figures with which to populate your layout.
Skytrex : Suppliers of RTR 7mm scale 0 gauge rolling stock and locomotives. Reasonably priced kit here.
Slaters Plastikard : Well know supplier of kits and modelling materials.
Slaters Plastikard Download : Scale size reproductions in PDF format of Slaters range of embossed plastikard. Two pages.
Smoke Units By Seuthe : Various smoke units available here both for DC and DCC.
Solid Solutions : An Australian supplier of mold making and casting materials.
Soundtraxx : New dimensions in digital sound technology for the railway modeller.
South West Digital : British sound specialists for the railway modeller.
Spinney World : New UK shop on the internet supplying shop fast food signs and loco nameplates.
Springside Models : For 7mm, 4mm and 2mm kit.
Station Signs : Station boards and posters in N, 00 and 0 gauges. They will also do running in boards to your own dimensions.
Steam Era Models : Manufacturers of Australian Victorian railway model kits in H0.
Steve Beattie Diesel Kits : 7mm diesel kits and fully built working models.
Stockton Modeller : Online sales of the full range of model railway kit.
Stone Paint : This spray paint gives a good stone effect for various jobs round the layout.
Sunset West Productions : Among other things this USA company produces graffiti decals for model railroaders. Neat.
Superquick Kits : Another card kit manufacturer, cheaper than Metcalfe and kits reflect the price difference but they are still very good kits if put together with care.
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TCH Technology : Manufacturer of infra red and current detection devices for the model railroading hobby.
The Signal Box : Another reliable company which supplies me with my bits and pieces.
Tillig : Continental manufactures of TT and H0 scale equipment and high quality trackwork.
TimeCast : Model railway buildings in N and Z scales/gauges. Some very nice kit on this site for the smaller scales.
Tiranti : Suppliers of dry shellac flakes for use on our card models.
Toms Hobbies : Another Australian supplier attending to the needs of modellers down under.
Tool Spot : Another UK online supplier of various tools. Good selection.
T&R Models : As well as supplying model railway equipment they are now supplying parts for model boats. Site well worth a look round for related model railway information.
Tomps : To do with all things molding and casting.
Train Control Systems : Dedicated to providing high quality Digital Command Control decoders and harnesses.
Train Lines Of Derby : Limited edition Dapol items are available here.
Trix : I have put this link in just in case you have a fat cheque book. Beautiful models but expensive.
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Ultrascale : Suppliers of fine scale wheels and gears. Conversion packs for RTR proprietary models. Can make a big difference to the appearance and operation of your rolling stock.
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Vallejo : Huge selection of their acrylic paint range. Some specially for locomotive weathering.
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Walthers : A famous American company that sells some very fine models and although the scale is H0 there should be kits to interest the British outline 00 gauge modeller.
Woodland Scenics : One of the worlds leading manufacturers of model railway scenery products.
Worlsley Works Group : Specialists in etched model railway kits. A large range in all scales.
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ZTC : The only British manufacturer of DCC equipment.
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