The below lists are resources for the many different aspects of model railroad work; all of which have been helpful in construction of the LHRR.
Notes: "(LS)" stands for any large-scale operations from 45 mm gauge to 4.75" gauge.
An asterisk (*) indicates that the Leeds Hill Railroad participates in the group or event.
Notes: "(LS)" stands for any large-scale operations from 45 mm gauge to 4.75" gauge.
An asterisk (*) indicates that the Leeds Hill Railroad participates in the group or event.
Stock, Parts, & Materials
General Model Building
Large Scale Brands
Engines & Rolling Stock-specific
Model Railroad Bits
Electronics
3D Printing
- Evergreen Scale Models: Styrene supplier
- Plastruct: Styrene and ABS supplier; offers a wider array of sizes and shapes
- G-Scale Graphics: Custom graphics printer
Large Scale Brands
Engines & Rolling Stock-specific
- USA Trains (Charles Ro)
- Piko
- LGB
- Bachmann
- Delton (now defunct)
- Aristocraft (now defunct)
Model Railroad Bits
- Only Trains: Strictly a "G-scale" supplier; based in the US
- Train World: Model Train Supplier, New York City
- TrainLi: A great resource for LGB parts and pieces, as well as other parts not found elsewhere
- Kadee: Quality couplers and trucks
- Llagas
- Ozark Miniatures: Tons of great modeling components available
- Split-Jaw:
- Sunset Valley:
Electronics
- Remote Control Systems of New England: This is where I get my RailPro supplies for my locomotives. (a more complex, thorough system than Deltang)
- RC Trains: UK-based supplier of Deltang R/C components for large-scale locos (though he will ship worldwide)
- MyLocoSound: sound cards
- DigiKey: electronic components
3D Printing
- Bambu: The printers are great, but the software has become far too locked up. LHRR uses a Bambu A1 Mini.
- Thingiverse: A hub for 3D-printer files
Other Resources
Online Forums
Groups, Clubs, & Layouts
These are only groups which the LHRR works with in some way. Check your local area for clubs or groups you could join!
Modelers' Websites & Blogs
Events & Shows
- G-Scale Central: * A very active community; UK-based group focusing on large scale
- Large Scale Central: * Lots of great resources; a US-based group focused on large scale
Groups, Clubs, & Layouts
These are only groups which the LHRR works with in some way. Check your local area for clubs or groups you could join!
- New Hampshire Garden Railway Society: * New Hampshire (LS)
- Amherst Railway Society: Massachusetts (LS/HO/N)
- Central Connecticut G Gaugers: Connecticut (LS)
- Providence Northern Model Railroad Club: Rhode Island (HO)
Modelers' Websites & Blogs
- Sandwell Valley Railway: Keith Edwards's blog from the UK (LS)
- Greg Elmassian's website: Greg is a modeler in California; his website is very thorough (LS).
- Peckforton Light Railway: Rik is a UK modeler with many great insights on Deltang systems (LS).
Events & Shows
- ARS Model Railway Show: * Hosted by the Amherst Railway Society in West Springfield, Massachusetts
- East Coast Large Scale Train Show: * A show dedicated to large scale railroads in W Springfield, Massachusetts
- Train ops: * Some members of different forums or clubs host train operation weekends at their private property. Check out your forum or club to see!
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