Miniature Railway Workshop

Directions Website Contact the business

Miniature Railway Workshop MRW can supply everything you need to construct a miniature railway. Manufacturers of products for hobbyist and commercial use.

MRW are producers and suppliers of high-quality, UK manufactured portable, semi-permanent, and permanent railways.

This week is Dan's birthday, so he's enjoying a long weekend in Edinburgh with Kathy and Yukka! 🎉Dan will be out of the ...
11/10/2026

This week is Dan's birthday, so he's enjoying a long weekend in Edinburgh with Kathy and Yukka! 🎉

Dan will be out of the office tomorrow (Monday 12th October), so if you're planning on giving MRW a call, please wait until Tuesday onwards.

All aboard the Big Brother Express! 🚂📺MRW Jubilee Track is on the telly with Little British Rail!For the interesting cro...
09/10/2026

All aboard the Big Brother Express! 🚂📺

MRW Jubilee Track is on the telly with Little British Rail!

For the interesting crossover of MRW followers and Big Brother fans, have we got a treat for you! Housemates must travel around the Big Brother house using the Big Brother train and successfully complete a series of tasks.

Our Jubilee Track was specifically chosen for its ability to be laid quickly, while the addition of points meant the route could be changed throughout the task.

The steam engine is actually a remote-controlled Phoenix Tug in disguise, so the whole event was very MRW based!

Well done to Peter and his team from www.littlebritishrail.co.uk for pulling off this impressive TV spectacle!

05/10/2026

A run round Barton House Railway on the midland railway with a 3 1/2" live steam 4-4-0 loco locomotive.

The 3 1/2" gauge passed its steam test today and we did some laps of the Midland railway with the Midland Loco at Barton...
04/10/2026

The 3 1/2" gauge passed its steam test today and we did some laps of the Midland railway with the Midland Loco at Barton House Railway

Thanks to both Peter and Dan for their assistance in witnessing and testing the loco.

The engine performed well but we suspect it is blowing by on one of the piston rings hence a full strip down is required before it starts regularly pulling passengers.

Which is better, 5" or 7¼" gauge? It's a question we get asked all the time... well, it's a matter of size!Whether you e...
30/09/2026

Which is better, 5" or 7¼" gauge? It's a question we get asked all the time... well, it's a matter of size!

Whether you enjoy a larger train or something more petite, we can provide track to suit. Pictured here are a set of 5" points next to a set of 7¼" points, showing the difference in scale.

The truth is, it's very much horses for courses. If you want a little railway to go around the garden, then 5" is a great choice. If you want to take passengers, especially on a portable railway, then 7¼" is generally preferred.

If you have the idea of going with a sit-in rather than a sit-on locomotive, then 7¼" is perfect. But if you have an idea of lifting trains in and out of the car boot on your own, then 5" is ideal!

At the end of the day, your choice is your decision. We can merely advise and recommend.

29/09/2026

Full size and miniature running side by side with the North Norfolk Railway PLC and Top Field Light Railway operating on MRW made jubilee portable track!

A 3 1/2" gauge loco cab stripped down today for a replacement gauge glass. We plan on having this one on test steaming n...
25/09/2026

A 3 1/2" gauge loco cab stripped down today for a replacement gauge glass. We plan on having this one on test steaming next week.

23/09/2026

5" gauge Metro on test.

Featuring Locomotive Rolling Road For Miniature Trains Made By MRW

www.miniaturerailwayworkshop.com/product-page/locomotive-rolling-road

Rolling roads are ideal for testing locomotives. Built from 6mm steel plate and using sealed roller bearings, these rolling roads are sturdy and durable and an excellent tool for anyone looking to rebuild and restore miniature locomotives. All our rolling roads are adjustable so that you can alter the distance between the rollers to suit your locomotive. This feature has holes that allow the bearings to be positioned in a way that best suits your locomotive. This ensures that our rolling road will fit your locomtive.

Address

Miniature Railway Workshop, Unit 1a & 1b, New Line Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield
Nottingham
NG178JQ

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Miniature Railway Workshop posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Miniature Railway Workshop:

Shortcuts

Share