www.northumbrian-railways.co.uk/ A line by line guide to the railways of Northumberland, with very comprehensive information and pics of most stations, even those closed in the 50's! Includes a 'model railways' page.
http://www.hamodels.co.uk/index2.html No connection other than satisfied customer! - discount suppliers of kits including Parkside Dundas etc. Very good mail order service (Free on £20+)
http://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/ - Informative site, index of model shops and exhibition layouts. Deadwater Burn has an entry on this site which resulted in the Scalerail East Midlands (Shepshed) appearance.