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Due to unforeseen circumstances our workshop is temporarily closed. (From 2nd July 2026)Please only use the following contact methods:Admin@miniature-trains.co.uk07471118672Please leave a message if we are not immediately available and we will be in contact. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.- CMD Engineering Management

Going AbroadHidden behind the wrapping are two CMD carriages and a Knight. These items will be the very first items of stock on a newly built railway in Europe.Just as luck would have it, the only rainfall that day was when the items were loaded onto the truck! Large W…

With the workshop now back open and in full swing, we’ve decided to launch multiple new products at once. Most of which are designs by the very well-known and respected Mr Colin Edmondson. Wheels, Axles and WheelsetsCurrently offering 2 different axles and 2 different wheels. All to the 7¼” Society…

We hope everyone has had a good start to the season so far and the April showers haven’t hindered too many running days!It’s been very varied for us in and out of the workshop this month. REMINDER:Our workshop is now closed until Monday 11th May. Our website will still be…

Our phonelines are currently not working, please bear with us whilst we try to rectify the issue.In the mean time contact can be still made via email, thank you.admin@miniature-trains.co.uk

Easter Competition𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Running from now until 6pm Monday 6th April. 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀: Follow the forms link below and answer all questions correctly, comment “done” on the original post and tag someone to compete too. Your tagged individual must also compete in the competition for the entry to be valid. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: £10…

Firstly – We would like to wish you all a wonderful Easter weekend. Whether you are spending it with your families, or you’re volunteering at the railway to facilitate a great day out for other families, we hope you have a good time!Secondly – It’s running season! Although many miniature…

This is a very special Mardyke Deltic miniature locomotive, being the only one out there running on twin engines.Why? Because its owner wanted it to, and Chris could complete the challenge.The process began by stripping it down to its bare frame and body. The first task was to construct a…

New Products! New additions to the DIY range, these new products are all by Colin Edmondson.Flat axlebox kits – for home buildingTee axlebox kits – for home building, pre-welded.Point building gauges – for independent use or used alongside the bookProfile gauge – 7 ¼” with standard and narrow-gauge profiles.Wheel profile…

January 2026, the first monthly roundup of the new year! This month we have welcomed Tyler to the team, who is our part time workshop assistant. Often found at the welding bench, but his skillset means he is more than capable on other tasks too.Tyler is a very keen engineer,…