The N Gauge Society - UK and Worldwide N gauge
Welcome to the website of the N Gauge Society (usually known as the NGS). We have been supporting and encouraging N Gauge modelling of UK and worldwide railways since 1967. We have over 5,500 members in the UK and abroad, and actively welcome new members, whatever their current skill levels.
Explore some of the material here, and if you like the look of us, why not join? Downloadable forms for postal applications are available here (Word and PDF). or use our new online system:
Alternatively, why not catch us at a model railway exhibition near you? You can join up, and perhaps even buy your first NGS wagon kit or RTR model at the same time. See the NGS Display Stand schedule here.
Membership brings you
- On joining, a membership pack which includes the 200-plus page NGS Handbook, and the current NGS Journal
- 6 issues per year of our NGS Journal (totalling 600 pages of full colour magazine)
- Access to Exclusive wagon kits, and RTR models
- A society shop with over 1,900 N Gauge items conveniently available in one place
- Access to Area Groups and Special Interest Groups
If you like what you see, you can join the NGS on-line today.
AGM, exhibition and modelling competition (AMMC) - 26th May
Our AGM and exhibition this year are hosted by the Leicester Area Group at Cotgrave in Nottinghamshire. Full details, including layout and trader list for the exhibition, and directions by car and public transport are online. Click here for details of the NGS AGM 2012.
The closing date for entries to the Annual Model Making Competition (AMMC) is 12th May. Click here for downloadable entry forms.
Can you help run the society?
N Gauge is growing, and so is the N Gauge Society. This creates an ever-present need to spread the load from existing volunteers. From time to time we also have specific positions we need to fill
Why not take a look at our new Vacancies section to see how you can help?
To avoid overloading our current shop, we are planning to split the NGS kits and RTR into a new, separate shop.
Membership is expanding, as is our range of kits and RTR models. But we need help telling people about it!
NGS shop building works complete
At last, the builders are gone and Carol and Ray can begin the process of catching up with orders. Thanks to everyone for their patience during these necessary repair works.
NGS wagon wins award
45th Anniversary - RoadShows planned
To celebrate our 45th anniversary, we will be attending a series of major exhibitions around the country, providing members of the public with a chance to try their hand at N gauge modelling. Generous support from Freestone Model Accessories, Parkside Dundas, Peco and Squires Tools means that modellers will be able to learn how to build an N gauge wagon kit. There will also be loco maintenance clinics.
More details are in the News section, and on the NGS on Tour page here.
Recent additions to the website
- New section "Vacancies" for opportunies to help run the society
- NGS Shop - Notes & Prices updated for April-June
- Details of 45th Anniversary RoadShows
- New N'spirations Yearbook and booklet 6 now available in the shop
- Display stand calendar updated for 2012 - catch the NGS on tour
- AGM exhibition - List of 6 Traders added, plus more layout photos
Wagon Project news
"Queen Mary" bogie brake
Once again we seem to have selected a popular and versatile prototype, resulting in very good order levels, but all liveries are still available.
The price is £19.95 per model, plus the usual £3.50 P&P per order.
You can see the full range of bogie brake van liveries here.
NGK037 TTA Chemical tanker
This unusual kit includes an exclusive livery Bachmann donor wagon, the replacement chemical tank, and a plastic bund to enable members to construct a storage facility with the donor tank. See the News item for details.
Prices is £19.75 per kit, with discounts for quantity.
Members who paid a £5.00 deposit per wagon prior to 31st May 2010 received a special discount of £2.50 for each wagon ordered, to recognise their support over an extended delivery time.
Most pre-order balances have been sent, and shipments are running normally for new orders, so come you "modern" modellers, order yours now!
Have you customised your TTA?
It seems that members are already finding further ways to modify these kits, so if you have personalised yours, why not send a photo to the Journal or the Webmaster, or perhaps even an article? See our Contact Us page for email addresses.
45th Anniversary RTR wagon - 50' Inspection Saloon
As part of the celebrations for our 45th birthday next year, the NGS are developing another brand new and exclusive Ready To Run (RTR) model, the LMS 50' Inspection Saloon. We hope that members will agree that we have once again selected a distinctive, long-lasting vehicle. Release is planned to be in time for Warley 2012.
Advance orders are being taken now.
Although built in the 1940s, examples survived to run in EWS colours, and one even made it to preservation. We have selected 6 liveries to cover the vehicle's nearly 70 year life, covering 2 LMS liveries, 3 from BR and EWS. Follow the link below to see if there is a livery to suit your layout.
As with other NGS wagons, we expect strong interest, so why not pre-order your preferred livery today and avoid disappointment.
You can see the planned liveries, and pre-order your 50' Inspection Saloon, here.
Remember - These models are exclusive to the NGS, and only available to members. They are not available in shops. If you are not yet a member, why not join us and add variety to your rolling stock with our extensive range of kit and ready to run wagons. You can join here.
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