There are a number of places of inspiration, information and assistance to those wanting to get involved in this hobby. The Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers is a group based in the UK but with international membership, which is run by volunteers and produces a quarterly magazine for members. The association is an excellent place to find out about events and meet others who have similar interests both locally and nationally. Their website has been updated recently and has a section devoted to new-comers. There is a national magazine - Garden Rail - which is produced monthly and available from newsagents. There is a 16mmngm e-group, hosted by Yahoo, which is invaluable for hints and tips and is guaranteed to have lively discussion and comment on all matters narrow gauge. To cater more for electric track powered models there are G-Scale groups - probably more in keeping with the CSLR than a fixed scale of 16mm to the foot, with a Society and forum.
Finally, but by no means least, there are a growing number of web-sites relaying the story of individual and club railways, both in gardens and 'portable' for exhibition use. These can be accessed from the Web-Ring link on the Home page of this site.
Links to Mentioned and Useful Sites:
- The Website of the Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers
- Yahoo E-Group, 16mmngm
- Atlantic Publishers website - Garden Rail Magazine
- 16mmngm Information Website
- Fareham & District Model Rail Club
- South Coast Rails Group - NEW SITE
- G-Scale Society and G-Scale Mad
The Southdown Railway Company have an exhibition layout which travels shows in the South of England, click here for some details.