Links to other Model Railway-related Sites

The 'other' model railway club in Bangor. There's based at the Bangor City Presbyterian Church in the Main Street. Click the globe to see what they are up to.

Need a backdrop/backscene for your layout. You will find a vast range on this site. Click the globe to see what they've got.

Mark goes round all the shows on the island taking videos and then uploading them to YouTube. He also creates videos showing how he is progressing with his latest layout at home. His YouTube channel supports the Donegal Railway Heritage Centre helping to keep the Narrow Gauge history alive in Donegal. Click the globe to view his channel.

Do you want to actually SIT on a model train and go round the track? At Drumawhey there's fun for all the family. They are based in North Down so easily accessible for anyone in the area. Click the globe to see when they are open and what is available.

If you are modelling in the bigger 7mm scale then this is the place to look for all the 'O' gauge stuff. Find out what they do, what they have and how they can help you. Click the globe to see their site.

This is the Historical Model Railway Society and, as the name suggests, is suited to those modellers who are living in the past - so to speak! You can avail yourself of lots of information including drawings, plans and photographs. Click the globe to see what they have.

If you are travelling by train in the Republic of Ireland then this site will give you all the information you need about getting from A to Z and all points in between. You can also book tickets here. Click the globe to get going.

If you are modelling Irish Railways then the Irish Railway Record Society site will enable you to dive into the archives. Photographs, drawings, maps and films can be found here. You can join the society and avail yourself of many other benefits. Click the globe to find out more.

The Model Railway Clubs website provides a directory of all the clubs in the UK. You can can identify one near you and find out their contact details. Click the globe to get going.

The Model Railway Society of Ireland is a club based in the northern side of Dublin. They hold a show biannually in the even-numbered years. It takes place during the public holiday weekend at the end of October. They also hold open days. Click the globe to see more.

If your preferred scale is 12 inches to the foot then the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland is the place to go. Based in Whitehead, County Antrim they have a fantastic museum that takes you through the history of rail on the island. You can also travel for a short distance on a preserved train. Great for kids of all ages. Click the globe to find out more.

As the name suggests the club is based on the southern side of Dublin. They hold a show biannually in the odd-numbered years. It takes place during the public holiday weekend at the end of October, usually at Blackrock College. Click the globe to find out what they are up to.

If you are travelling by train, bus or even ferry in Northern Ireland then you need this site. It will give you all you need to know about getting from A to Z and all points in between. There's even an app you can download to your smartphone. Click the globe to get all the info.

This is the go-to place for listings of Model Railway shops and stockists. Search for suppliers by gauge. Find out about upcoming events and exhibitions. Discover a club in your area. Have a look at some layouts online. Submit your reviews of suppliers, retailers and events. And lots more besides.

The Ulster club is based in East Belfast  so if you live in Belfast then this might be the place for you. The club runs a two-day exhibition each August at Methodist College, Belfast. All the usual gauges are catered for. Click the globe to read all about them.

This is the biggest show in these islands and it's held every at the NEC Birmingham during the last weekend in November.  This is THE show to visit with dozens of layouts, traders, demonstrations, suppliers etc. The NDMRS have been invited for 2023 and they will be showing their Cottley OO gauge layout. Click the globe to read all about it.

The Wexford club is based in the town of Wexford in the south-east tip of the country. Their annual show runs for two days over the bank holiday weekend at the start of May. They also have a club open day in October. All gauges are catered for. Click the globe to read all about them.