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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.

26/10/2026

Our friends at Great Eastern Models have been getting there hands dirty with Top Field Light Railway

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Address

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

Website

http://www.miniaturerailwayworkshop.com/

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