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Are any model trains made in UK?

Hornby Railways is a British-owned model railways manufacturing company.



Yes, there is a thriving model railway industry with several notable brands manufacturing or designing in the UK. While "mass-market" giants like Hornby moved most of their assembly to Asia years ago, they still maintain their world-class design and engineering headquarters in Margate, Kent. For true "Made in the UK" products, you have to look toward specialized and artisan manufacturers. Peco, based in Beer, Devon, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of track and accessories and still produces its vast range in the UK. Accurascale and Bachmann Europe do significant design work in Britain, and the "O Gauge" and "G Scale" markets often feature smaller UK-based workshops that produce hand-built brass or steam locomotives. Additionally, the Metcalf Models range of card buildings and Gaugemaster electronic components are proudly British-made. The hobby remains a cornerstone of UK heritage, supported by a network of local specialists who prioritize high-fidelity British prototypes.

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