Narrow Gauge North

2024

A 7mm layout

During the latter part of World War One a very extensive system of narrow gauge light railways was developed to bridge the gap between standard gauge railheads and the front lines. Up the Line depicts one of these railways at 7mm to the foot using OO gauge track at the point a couple of miles behind the lines where petrol tractors take over from steam locos. Everything is either scratch or kit built using many up to date techniques including 3D printing and sound fitted locos.

Although not based on any particular location I have recreated many individual scenes from contemporary photographs mainly in the Arras area.

If you would like to know more about the construction of this layout, I have been recording it’s progress in a blog on www.rmweb.co.uk