Britains Biggest Model Railway
Heaton Lodge Junction - The Grand Plan
One of the biggest model railways in the UK is set to expand further with conversion of its storage yard into a facility recreating the likes of Tinsley and Healey Mills yards. Owner SIMON GEORGE talks to MIKE WILD about the latest evolution of this ‘O’ gauge behemoth.Photography, Mike Wild and Jonathan Newton
SIMON GEORGERetail plans for Britain’s Biggest Model Railway
Simon George, owner of Britain’s Biggest Model Railway (BBMR) – the sensational 200ft x 50ft Heaton Lodge Junction ‘O’ gauge exhibition layout – has confirmed that the organisation is to become a specialist Heljan retailer, offering a bespoke finishing service for customers.
Britain's Largest Model Railway
Check out Britain's largest model railway, at nearly 200ft x 50ft, the model is based on Heaton Lodge Junction. Find out about its exhibition here.
Heaton Lodge Junction: Full Circle
Britain’s Biggest Model Railway first featured in Hornby Magazine in Spring 2020 when it was only partly built, but now its builder has completed the circuit. Mike Wild pays a return visit to catch up with Simon George’s progress on the outstanding Heaton Lodge Junction in ‘O’ gauge. Photography, Mike Wild.
Britain’s Biggest Model Railway goes public
Britain’s Biggest Model Railway is making its first public appearance at a fortnight long exhibition in Wakefield this December. Open daily from 10am-4.30pm from December 4-19 it will be the first opportunity to see the huge 180ft long ‘O’ gauge layout away from its workshop.
Heaton Lodge Junction river scene
Lukes Fellows of Geek Gaming Scenics joined Simon George to help move Britain's Biggest Model Railway forward by pouring a huge river scene with epoxy resin. In this video feature we share Lukes video of the process and how he and Simon did it.
HEATON LODGE JUNCTION
Billed as Britain’s Biggest Model Railway, this epic ‘O’ gauge layout of a famous junction is nearing completion. Builder SIMON GEORGE explains the creation of this 1980s scene. Photography, Mike Wild.