Model Suppliers

United Kingdom

For UK O Gauge tram modellers Terry Russell is the indispensable page:

http://www.terryrusselltrams.co.uk

 

3D printed models of London Trams in a smooth finish as well as a Liverpool Baby Grand are now available in conjunction with Tony Heselden.    

 

KW Trams

They produce a range of white metal and pewter parts and basic kits. They also offer motorised trucks based on the BEC range. The range is expanding at a rapid pace. Recent additions include some items previously available from ABS. 

 

http://www.kwtrams.co.uk

 

 

Kits for O gauge trams in etched brass were available from Chris Cornell:

http://home.btconnect.com/cctramworks 

 

This website is now closed down. More recent information suggests it may be possible to contact Chris by post and it may be possible to obtain some 7mm items through Terry Russell.

 

Tramads

 

Some 7mm trams are available including a Southampton and Sheffield cars. Some material is available from Shapeways but an e-mail to Andy is suggested to check on range and availability at: -

at:

 https://www.tramads.co.uk/main.php

 

 

Wistow Models

 

The Wistow 7mm models may still be available direct. The e-mail address appears to be:

 

wellysplace@btinternet.com

 

 

See also East Lancs Tramway Supplies; in particular their list of models and parts they supply:

http://www.eastlancsmodeltrams.net

 

Alphagrahix / Brumtrams produce a number of quality card kits of O gauge tramcars and buildings. There is no website but their address is: -

 

Alphagraphix,

23 Darris Road,

Selly Park,

Birmingham, B29 7QY,

England.

 

http://www.alphagraphixkits.co.uk/

 

 

 

A second source of O gauge card kits of tramcars is:-

 

Robert Hendry

2 Moultrie Rd,

Rugby,

Warwickshire,

CV21 3BD.

 

Again there is no website however items can be purchased through e-bay. The trams include British (including IOM) tramcars as well as American interurban card kits.

 

 

 

1:43 Transport Models.

 

Tony Heselden produced a range of O gauge London Trams sold through the Shapeways shop. Also available were a range of road vehicles. An e-mail to Tony at: agah1939@gmail.com to enquire about availability is recommended.  

 

 

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/1.43transportmodels?section=Trams&s=0

 

Overseas

 

A number of kits for continental tram models in O gauge is available from the Swedish company, Swedtram. See their website: -

http://www.swedtram.se

 

For American Interurban kits, made in wood, see: -

https://www.labellemodels.com

 

Preservation

The London County Council Tramways (LCCT) Trust is a registered charity working to preserve London tramcars. Its latest project is to restore LCC No1, ‘Bluebird’. See: -

 

 https://www.facebook.com/LCCTT/

 

The largest collection of preserved tramcars is found at the National Tramway Museum. See: -

http://www.tramway.co.uk

 

Societies

The Tramway and Light Railway Society is a registered National Charity and is the UK society for everyone interested in tramways and especially tramway modelling. See their website: -

https://tlrs.info/  

  

 

The TLRS produce a bi-monthly magazine 'Tramfare' for members and for sale. This is the best source of information for tramway modellers on new developments in all scales.