Our Helpful Links

The links below are to the websites of the companies that we purchased materials or stock for Broadgate. Without them we wouldn't have a model railway layout. Thank you to all of them.

Also feel free to visit Stowmarket Railway Clubs website at www.stowrailclub.org.uk or just click on the image above. The site give details about the club, its exhibitions and swapmeets.

Helpful Websites
www.gaugemaster.co.uk

The controller on Broadgate is an old Gaugemaster model. In time we hope to upgrade this to their new D type model. The website provides details of products and also has an online store. There is also a contact page for those who want more information.

www.railssheffield.co.uk

We have purchased many of the Locos on Broadgate from Rails of Sheffield. On the website you will find a list of new and second hand stock, as well as details of any offers they have available.

www.shawplan.com

From Shawplan we have bought some very good nameplates and detailing parts for the locos on Broadgate. Their website has a list of what they sell and many other details.

www.cast-in-stone.co.uk

Cast-in-stone was not used for Broadgate but has been a lot of use for other layouts. On the website there is a catalog, an online shop and also details of where to find them at exhibitions.

www.nzmodelrailways.com

Ian Hammonds website with lots of details about New Zealand model railways and much more. Well worth a look for anyone interested in foreign railways.

www.hattons.co.uk

Hattons is a good place to find low cost locos. They sell a large range of mostly British outline Railway, Tram, Bus & Lorry models by Mail Order and at their online Shop.

www.bachmann.co.uk

Almost all of the locos on Broadgate are Bachmann models. All of the Warships are and also the new Class 25. This site gives you details of where your local stockist is and what is available from them.

www.pearman-books.com

Bob Pearman Books has been a valuable resource for research on Locomotives from the correct time frame. The site provides online ordering facilities and a search option to find the book you are looking for.

www.hornby.co.uk

Although we have yet to make a Hornby purchase for Broadgate, we may in future buy a Class 52 'Western'. On the website you will find information on products available and a history of Hornby.

www.mnr.org.uk

The Mid Norfolk Railway exhibition 2001, was the first exhibition Broadgate was taken to. Details of how to join and a history of the MNR can be found on their site.

www.blackwells-miniatures.co.uk

Blackwells provided many miniature detailing parts for Broadgate. On the website you will find an online catalogue, a buy online feature and details of exhibitions and other events where you can find them.

www.mainlytrains.com

Mainly trains has provided us with many kits and parts over the years. The site provides you with an online shop to order items and a catalog. There is also a search engine to find anything you want on the website.



Ebay is a very useful tool for getting hold of locos for layouts. Our Warship 'Foxhound' was bought on ebay. Click here to get bidding!



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