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Our business prides itself on building quality kits for builders of all levels of experience. Our entry level kits are useful for those who have limited experience of forming and soldering sheet metal. The more advanced kits are perfect for those who want a fully detailed kit
Special offer
Gauge 1 Kits available to purchase today
Last chance to buy, Instalment options available
GW Lady, Spirit fired, complete. £3,150
LMS Compound, spirit, complete. £2,875,
LBSC Atlantic, spirit fired, complete. £3,150
GNR Atlantic, spirit fired, complete. £3,150
LMS Jubilee, coal fired, boiler to follow, £3,495
LMS Jubilee, spirit fired, boiler to follow. £3,295
(Boilers are produced depending on which firing method is chosen)
Ruston 48DS, electric or unpowered, complete. £295
Follow the links below for more information.
Comming soon!
The following locos have been requested as ready to runs. We will therefore produce a small batch of kits for each loco over the next 2 years as we machine the parts. For more information on each loco, please visit the Gauge 1 kits pages
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GW or BR King
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GW Grange
Tenders are complete for both kits
New batch MR 2F starts Jan 2026
2026
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BR 9F -- NEW design starts once City of truro is done
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LMS Black 5 -- Design updates start after the 9F is done
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GW Manor
(One designer means only 1 design at a time!)
Complete Gauge 1 locos for sale
Please e-mail for more information
GWR King: £3,000
Aster kit build, untested, unsteamed,Spirit fired,
6000, King George V
GNR Kylondyke: £1,950
tender, chassis and boiler from Barrett kits, plus steam fittings.
Part built, needs completing.
WORKSHOP DAYS
Our ever popular workshop days are returning!
Running on Saturdays, these give you the perfect opportunity to come down and learn new skills! Whether you need help forming parts using our jigs, a litttle soldering lesson, need some help with the valve setting, or just want 6 hours of uninterrupted modeling, book yourself a slot! We have limited slots to 2/3 individuals a day to ensure Steve has time to help everyone
2026
14th February
14th March
11th April
23rd May
27th June
4th July
15th August
We will release more 2026 dates once more exhibition dates have been confirmed
10am - 4pm, £60 Full session, or £10 per hour
Bring along your kits, Dont forget you pack lunch!
Keep an eye on the events list for more upcomming dates, and make sure you book in to avoid dissapointment!
WHAT WE OFFER
With 40 years of experience in the art of model making, we are proud to offer our range of static, spirit and coal fired kits suitable for all those interested in the Gauge 1 market.
Alongside this we offer a range of castings, etchings, fittings and frames for the more experienced model makers to build locos to their own requirements.
Scratch builders!!
Check out our scratch builders page to view the catalogues available or our new online SHOP for a full view of all our products
OUR PRODUCTS
Whether you require a new turntable or a set of station benches, this section is for you!
Our redesigned clerestory coach rake is on its way!
