Ellis Clark Trains
Ellis Clark Trains is a supplier of high detail ready-to-run 'O' gauge and larger scale models also produces its own exclusive products. Current projects including an all-new Stanier 'Black Five' for 'O' gauge, Darstaed Trains Thompson and Pullman carriages, the Wickham Type 27 trolley and trailer plus 'Seacow', 'Sealion' and 'Shark' ballast wagons. Read our full collection of Ellis Clark Trains news, reviews and features here.
Faux teak finish for ‘O’ gauge Thompsons
Ellis Clark Trains (ECT) has revealed progress on its forthcoming ‘O’ gauge London North Eastern Railway (LNER) Thompson carriages in faux teak finish, with decorated samples arriving for evaluation..
All-New K Type Pullmans for 'O' Gauge
Ellis Clark Trains (ECT) has unveiled plans to produce a set of all-steel K Type Pullmans as its next finescale ‘O’ gauge project.
Ellis Clark Darstaed Mk 1 suburbans
Ellis Clark Trains has become an important name in ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge, especially following the announcements of its LMS Stanier ‘Black Five’ 4-6-0 and LNER Thompson carriages in August (HM148). Here we are focusing on its Darstaed-produced collection of BR Mk 1 57ft non-corridor carriages are in the limelight.
Darstaed delivers 7mm scale Mk 1s
Ellis Clark Trains teamed up with Darstead – a renowned name in ‘O’ gauge tinplate locomotives and rolling stock – to produce a new range of BR Mk 1 63ft 6in corridor carriages for 7mm scale which were first released in 2018.
Mk 1 at 70: 'O' gauge survey
The BR Mk 1 carriage is a popular choice for 'O' gauge ready-to-run models. MIKE WILD surveys the current offerings from Ellis Clark Trains, Heljan and Lionheart Trains for 7mm scale modellers.
Dec'O' Presflos surface
Ellis Clark Trains (ECT) has received decorated samples of its forthcoming ‘O’ gauge 22ton Presflo cement wagons for assessment.
NEW MODEL GUIDE 2021: 'O' GAUGE
Ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge continues to capture new interest. MIKE WILD surveys the scene to discover what is in store for 7mm scale in 2021 and beyond.
Decorated Darstaed Thompson EP breaks through
Ellis Clark Trains has received a factory-decorated Engineering Prototype (EP) sample of Darstaed's forthcoming finescale 'O' gauge Thompson carriages, for evaluation.
First sample of 'O' gauge Presflo arrives
Ellis Clark Trains has received the first Engineering Prototype (EP) sample of its forthcoming 'O' gauge Presflo wagon.
Wickham Trolley in 'O' next for Ellis Clark Trains
Ellis Clark Trains has unveiled plans to produce the Wickham Type 27 Inspection trolley and trailer cars for its next ready-to-run 'O' gauge project.