Many of our members have built a layout that is available to book for shows, exhibitions etc.
Collectively they cover a wide range of scales, themes, and locales in North America and they are built to be displayed and operated.
Below you can find a current list of layouts available.
You can contact the builders directly to arrange and book for your show.
| LAYOUT NAME | Quay Town |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | On30 |
| PERIOD/ERA | 1940s |
| LOCATION MODELLED | West of England |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | 7mm Society magazine “ Narrow Lines” |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | |
| SIZE (Actual) | 6′ x 2′ |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | 9′ x 4′ |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | End to end, fiddle yard to terminus |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes |
| OWNER | Paul Davis |
| CONTACT DETAILS | Pd007h1053@blueyonder.co.uk |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Bristol |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | From 1 camper van |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | Minimum 3-4 |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | |
| DATE | 12-Dec-2023 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Solent Summit |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | N Scale Modular |
| PERIOD/ERA | 1930s to present |
| LOCATION MODELLED | North America, mainly western area |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | none yet |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | http://www.gosportrailroadgroup.org.uk/index.php |
| Youtube videos under Solent Summit | |
| SIZE (Actual) | From 15’6″x4’1″ to 63’x28′ as required(Warley 2019) |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | From 18’x6′ upwards as required |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | End loops/storage to passing places to end |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes |
| OWNER | Gosport Model Railroad Group |
| CONTACT DETAILS | Bob Norris |
| gosport.mrc@yahoo.com | |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Gosport, Hampshire |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | From 1 car, up to 2 people carriers + 3.5ton van |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | Minimum 2, up to 10 for maximum size |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | Ease of unloading/loading for big layouts |
| DATE | 08-Feb-2021 |
| LAYOUT NAME | California Coast |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | Z gauge |
| PERIOD/ERA | 1930s to present |
| LOCATION MODELLED | California Coast |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | Continental Modeller & Ztrack |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | https://yhoo.it/2yg2oOl |
| Shows photos of layout at Zedex Oct 21 2012 | |
| SIZE (Actual) | 12′ x 1’6” |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | Large oval |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes |
| OWNER | Eric & Sandra Jones (built by Dave Dawes) |
| CONTACT DETAILS | senojcire@aol.com |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Camberley, W Surrey |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | Car & trailer |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 2 |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | One day shows within reach of home address only |
| Updated | 06-Apr-20 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Red Hook Bay |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | HO |
| PERIOD/ERA | 1940s |
| LOCATION MODELLED | Maine coast |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | |
| SIZE (Actual) | 15′ x 2.5′ |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | 17′ x 6′ |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | Station to FY |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes |
| OWNER | Mike Carter |
| CONTACT DETAILS | mwfcarter@gmail.com |
| 01628 784867 | |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Maidenhead/Somerset |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | Own car |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 2 to 4 |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | extra chair |
| POWER | 2 x 13A sockets |
| Updated | 15-Apr-20 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Cheffley |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | British OO |
| PERIOD/ERA | 1939 |
| LOCATION MODELLED | South of England |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | |
| SIZE (Actual) | 13′ x 2.5′ |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | 13′ x 6′ |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | Station to FY |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes |
| OWNER | Mike Carter |
| CONTACT DETAILS | mwfcarter@gmail.com |
| 01628 784867 | |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Maidenhead/Somerset |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | Own car |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 2 to 4 |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | extra chair |
| POWER | 2 x 13A sockets |
| Updated | 15-Apr-20 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Taste of Norway |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | HO |
| PERIOD/ERA | Fishing village |
| LOCATION MODELLED | Norway coast |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | |
| SIZE (Actual) | 15′ x 1.5′ |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | 17′ x 6′ |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | Station to FY |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes |
| OWNER | Mike Carter |
| CONTACT DETAILS | mwfcarter@gmail.com |
| 01628 784867 | |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Maidenhead/Somerset |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | Own car |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 2 |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | extra chair |
| POWER | 2 x 13A sockets |
| Updated | 15-Apr-20 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Terminal Belt Railroad Industrial District (electric traction) |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | HO |
| PERIOD/ERA | Transition |
| LOCATION MODELLED | East coast to mid west |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | None |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | None |
| SIZE (Actual) | 3.0m x 0.5m |
| 3.5m x 1.5m | |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | Preferably layout size plus 2′ all round for operators |
| Subject to negotiation with exhibition manager | |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | Shelf, front operating |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes on legs 45″ board height, with LED strip lighting |
| OWNER | Mike Meadows |
| CONTACT DETAILS | Mike Meadows |
| mikemeadows245@btinternet.com | |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Colchester, Essex CO6 1TT |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | Large estate car |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 2 minimum, 3 ideal including relief |
| POWER | Single 13A socket |
| Update | 05-Apr-20 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Roanoke Roundhouse |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | HO |
| PERIOD/ERA | Late 1950s / transition |
| LOCATION MODELLED | Roanoke VA, N&W |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | |
| SIZE (Actual) | 13’3” x 4′ |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | 13’3” x 6′ |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | Roundhouse |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes |
| OWNER | Bob Gellatly |
| CONTACT DETAILS | bobgellatly@talktalk.net |
| 01909 565763 | |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | South Yorkshire |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | car |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 1 |
| POWER | |
| Updated | 21-Aug-18 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Alaska Broad Pass |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | Z gauge |
| PERIOD/ERA | |
| LOCATION MODELLED | Alaska |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | |
| SIZE (Actual) | 12′ x 5′ |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | Includes two ‘suitcase working models’ alongside |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | Housed in glass-fronted wall unit |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes |
| OWNER | Eric & Sandra Jones |
| CONTACT DETAILS | senojcire@aol.com |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | W Surrey |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | Car & trailer |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 2 |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | One day shows within reach of home address only |
| Update | 05-Apr-20 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Geeksville Depot |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | HO |
| PERIOD/ERA | First gen to present day |
| LOCATION MODELLED | Omaha NB, UP depot |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | |
| SIZE (Actual) | 16′ x 2′ |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | 18′ x 7′ |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | Straight |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes |
| OWNER | Daniel Bonham |
| CONTACT DETAILS | vr6madmodeller@hotmail.co.uk |
| 07786 391498 | |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Cambridge |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | own car |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 2 to 3 |
| POWER | |
| Update | 26-Sep-19 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Atherley Narrows |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | HO |
| PERIOD/ERA | 1990s |
| LOCATION MODELLED | Canadian Pacific |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | |
| SIZE (Actual) | |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | 20′ x 8′ |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | Oval with operating well |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes |
| OWNER | Chris Round |
| CONTACT DETAILS | round@cjaround.plus.com |
| Tel 01527 833921 | |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Worcestershire |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | Own car |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 2 to 3 |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | single power socket |
| DATE | 08-Dec-13 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Fulton Terminal |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | HO |
| PERIOD/ERA | 1970s |
| LOCATION MODELLED | New York Harbor |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | Continental Modeller Feb-Mar 2010 |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | |
| SIZE (Actual) | 16′ x 4′ |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | 16′ x 8′ |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | end to end |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes |
| OWNER | Andrew Browne |
| CONTACT DETAILS | andrew_browne@tiscali.co.uk |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Kent |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | Transit-type van |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 4 |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | |
| DATE | 08-Dec-13 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Woodsville NH |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | HO |
| PERIOD/ERA | 1954 |
| LOCATION MODELLED | Woodsville in northern New Hampshire |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | n/a |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | RM web, under Canada/US |
| SIZE (Actual) | 4.4 x 2.1 m |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | 4.4 x 4.0m + 2 x 1m table and 2 chairs |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | Oval |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes, with lighting gantry |
| OWNER | Bob Smith and Geoff Tiffany |
| CONTACT DETAILS | Bob Smith 01535 654721 |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Keighley W Yorks |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | Hired van |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 3 |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | Accommodation in single rooms. |
| Max distance normally travelled is 120 miles | |
| DATE | 16-Jan-15 |
| LAYOUT NAME | BNSF Horsethief Bridge |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | N |
| PERIOD/ERA | 2003 – present day |
| LOCATION MODELLED | Columbia River Gorge (Washington State) USA |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | |
| SIZE (Actual) | 14′ x 8′ |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | 18′ x 10′ |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | Oval (separate document – but doesn’t look like oval) |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes |
| OWNER | Antony Quinlan |
| CONTACT DETAILS | antonyjq@blueyonder.co.uk |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Greater London (West) |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | Transit van hire |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 4 |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | good food! |
| DATE | 17-Mar-15 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Kamiak Falls |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | HO |
| PERIOD/ERA | 1970 – 1982 |
| LOCATION MODELLED | Eastern Washington State, USA |
| SIZE (Actual) | |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | 20′ x 6′ |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | Through layout with fiddle yard at both ends. |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes |
| OWNER | Antony Quinlan |
| CONTACT DETAILS | antonyjq@blueyonder.co.uk |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Greater London (West) |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | We transport the layout in two cars. |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 4 |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | Nil |
| DATE | Aug-18 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Gilbert Papers – Menasha |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | HO |
| PERIOD/ERA | 1985 – 2000 |
| LOCATION MODELLED | Menasha Wisconsin – Soo Line/ Wisconsin Central |
| Paper mill and indusrial spur | |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | n/a |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | n/a |
| SIZE (Actual) | 10′ x 2′ |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | 12′ x 6′ |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | End to end |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes – supported on trestles and beams |
| OWNER | Chris Prior |
| CONTACT DETAILS | chris.prior1@btinternet.com |
| 01249 655985 | |
| 07841 884289 | |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Chippenham Wilts |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | Car |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 2 to 3 |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | No |
| DATE | 21-Aug-18 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Stevens Point |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | HO |
| PERIOD/ERA | 1985 – 2000 |
| LOCATION MODELLED | Stevens Point Wisconsin – Green Bay & Western branch |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | n/a |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | n/a |
| SIZE (Actual) | 8′ x 2′ |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | 12′ x 6′ |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | End to end, fiddle yard behind buildings |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes – supported on trestles and beams |
| OWNER | Chris Prior |
| CONTACT DETAILS | chris.prior1@btinternet.com |
| 01249 655985 | |
| 07841 884289 | |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Chippenham Wilts |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | Car |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 2 to 3 |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | No |
| DATE | 21-Aug-18 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Fort Myers |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | HO |
| PERIOD/ERA | 1990s |
| LOCATION MODELLED | Florida, mainlyCSX, Seminole Gulf Railway, FEC etc |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | RMWeb Forum, Model Railroader |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | |
| SIZE (Actual) | 24′ x 1’8” |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | 26′ x 7′ minimum |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | End to end, scenic full length |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes |
| OWNER | Ian Lampkin |
| CONTACT DETAILS | round.house@virgin.net |
| 01737 780938 | |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Redhill Surrey |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | own vehicles (i.e. no van hire) |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 4 to 5 depending on type of show and location |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | |
| DATE | 22-Aug-18 |
| LAYOUT NAME | Sip ‘n’ Switch |
|---|---|
| SCALE/GAUGE | HO |
| PERIOD/ERA | Variable – 1950s to 70s depending on stock |
| LOCATION MODELLED | Not specific (outskirts of a small US town) |
| MODEL PRESS COVERAGE | n/a |
| WEBSITE ADDRESS | n/a |
| SIZE (Actual) | 16′ x 2′ |
| SIZE (overall space needed) | 18′ x 4′ to include operator space at rear |
| and access at one end | |
| CONFIGURATION OF LAYOUT | End-to end (fiddle yard to switching area) |
| FREESTANDING? | Yes |
| OWNER | Barry & Penarth MRC, Mike Rimes |
| CONTACT DETAILS | mike@mikerimes.plus.com |
| LOCATION (COUNTY/METRO AREA) | Vale of Glamorgan |
| MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION | one to two cars |
| NO. OF OPERATORS | 2 to 4 |
| ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS | Information sheet for exhibition managers available by email |
| DATE | 22-Aug-18 |