RICE RAIL

11/04/2026

A small batch here of our 12v linear actuator point motors being assembled as designed by us at RICE RAIL. Showing just some of the individual components that go into their make up.

Avaliable now to buy through CMD Engineering https://www.miniature-trains.co.uk/product/point-motor-rice-rail/

Also available via our ebay shop. https://ebay.us/m/nMHujr

28/03/2026

28/03/2026

Some recent activity in the workshop.

- Work continues on the prototype tamper. Here we are assembling the “head” of the tamper. The business end.

- Lister loco side weights. These are avaliable as part of our kit designed by Colin Edmondson. Avaliable from CMD Engineering. This particular side weight is destined for our very own loco.

31/01/2026

Continued relations.

Our 12v point motors are now available to buy from CMD Engineering. Head over to their website via the link for more information.

point motor designed by Rice Rail. Suitable for 5" and 7 ¼” gauge track. powder coated, easy installation and set up. moving points with ease.

10/01/2026

Heres a little teaser of something developing in the workshop.

We are working on exspanding what is currently offered for the stumpy locomotive deisgned by Colin Edmondson.

Here you can see we are making good use of laser cutting technology to product a chassis kit. This is the initial cut showing most of the parts, as well as some parts from the existing kit already available from CMD Engineering

More news to come.

21/11/2025

There are 99 components currently in a lister kit of variety quantities as designed by Colin Edmondson. Fresh of the laser table, this is a glimps of the sorting process ahead of final preparations for postage, with CMD Engineering

09/11/2025

27/09/2025

We took our tamper project out for a second trail today. Seen here at barnards farm is the “head”, the business end of the machine.

We’ve modified framework, made minor adjustments to actuator mounts and vibration isolation dampers, and altered some linkages.

We tested today unmounted, to prove the abilities of both the vibration motors and the actuation of the tines, and had good results.

We are now confident on the ability to effectively tamp, which means we can move to the next stage of the process.

Next we will look to mount the head into a framework which will give the required linear and rotational movements and a suitable means of operation.

Videos in the comments. Keep an eye on our page as things progress.

25/09/2025

We will be out and about this weekend continuing the development of our tamping machine. This is a rather complex build but we love a good challenge!

Look out for an update over the weekend.

24/09/2025

A great offer here from CMD Engineering. Last few days remaining.

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀
To make the most of our 15% off orders until the end of September (Excluding locos and rolling stock)
For online orders remember to use the code "CMD15Anniversary" at the checkout.

For those who are building, upgrading or replacing parts on their Scamp - I have made these extras available to buy online.
https://www.miniature-trains.co.uk/product/scamp-laser-cut-steel-parts-2/
Select from the drop down menu and add to basket.

12/09/2025

Maintenance season will soon be here. Heres the current line up of products available from RiceRail, designed to assist with development and maintenance of your railway.

We work closely with CMD Engineering, with some products available directly from them.