David Viewing's Locomotion No 1 The Flying Scotsman Accucraft Class 66

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Gauge 1 model railways run on tracks where the rails are 45mm or 1¾ inches apart. For standard gauge, this corresponds to a scale of 1:32 or around 10mm to the foot.

We run models powered by on-board batteries, by track-supplied current and by live steam with boilers fired by alcohol, gas or coal. Even clockwork engines still make occasional appearances.

The size of Gauge 1 models allows for exquisite levels of detail in fine-scale models, and the availability of robust, simplified models also makes it an ideal scale for youngsters. You can read about the breadth of activity within G1MRA by downloading these copies of our welcome brochure and our quarterly magazine.

Front cover image of welcome brochure

Front cover image of magazine issue 229

There are around 2,000 G1MRA members spread across 23 countries. Around two thirds of the membership are UK based with the remainder mostly in Europe and North America.

We are a very sociable bunch. Much of our activity centres on running sessions held in members' gardens where you will meet both newcomers and experienced hands: an enthusiastic and knowledgeable community which shares expertise ranging from 130 year old clockwork design and live steam through to the most modern 3D printing and computer-based control techniques.

New members are always welcome: see this page for details.

AGM 26 poster

Quick links

Headline events


27 June 2026

UK National Get Together
The Laurels, Staplehurst
south-east-group@g1mra.com
Informal gathering for G1MRA members

11 July 2026

Gauge One North
Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre DE45 1AH Open to public 10.00-16.00, £8.00 entry.
yorkshire-group@g1mra.com
Ridings track plus 25-30 traders.
Catering and (paid) parking on site.

7 November 2026

G1MRA Autumn show and AGM
British Motor Museum, Gaydon CV35 0BJ Open to public 10.00-16.00, £10.00 entry for public; £8.00 entry for G1MRA members.
eventsmanagement@g1mra.com
Running track plus trade support

Diary


27 June 2026

UK National Get Together
The Laurels, Staplehurst
south-east-group@g1mra.com
Informal gathering for G1MRA members

11 July 2026

Gauge One North
Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre DE45 1AH Open to public 10.00-16.00, £8.00 entry.
yorkshire-group@g1mra.com
Ridings track plus 25-30 traders.
Catering and (paid) parking on site.

18-19 July 2026

Midland Group at the Severn Valley Railway
Kidderminster DY10 1QX
Carding Road Track - details to follow

8 August 2026

2026 Tom Barratt Memorial Day (Members only)
east-anglia-group@g1mra.com
National GTG for G1MRA members: all locomotives welcome but especially those built by Tom Barratt. Tea and coffee provided but bring own lunch.

11 October 2026

Midland Group running day (Members only)
Penkridge Peace Memorial Hall ST19 5AP
midland-group@g1mra.com
Thompson Halt track 09:00-16.00; £5 entry + £5 runners; bacon or sausage baps 11.30-13.00; tea and coffee all day

15-18 October 2025

Midlands Model Enginering Exhibition
Warwickshire Event Centre CV31 1FE
Static locomotive display by the Midland Group
3D Circle display

17 October 2026

Yorkshire Group running day
Drax Power Station Social Club YO8 8PJ
yorkshire-group@g1mra.com
Ridings track 09:00-15.00; bar meals available

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