Category archives: Updates

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,…

A developing line within our catalogue is the brio compatible range. 3D printed from PETG these items have not only been tested in the workshop, but also play tested. Only products that have survived extensive play, rough handled by young children and still come out the box as good as…

Pleased to be able to bring you the well known little locos from Maxitrak!You can now order the Planet and Planet 2 locomotives from us as ready to run locomotives.Available in 5” and 7¼” gauge. Locos are available for delivery or collection from our workshop.The 7¼” are available to order…

Introducing some products from well known PNP Railways! We are pleased to offer – Brake blocks Reservoir kits Actuator kitsClear PVC pipeT-pieces.If you have an order going in with us already and need some of the above items, just add them to your basket and they’ll be sent together.You will…