THE MODEL LINE CREATOR CHART
Who’s moving the hobby forward?
A regularly updated editorial chart celebrating useful, entertaining and inspiring model railway channels—alongside their newest episodes.
THIS WEEK’S LEADERBOARD
The Top 10
Position reflects editorial quality, usefulness, activity and audience reach—not subscriber numbers alone.
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THIS WEEK’S NUMBER ONE
Sam’s Trains
Model locomotive and rolling-stock reviews, tests and comparisons with a strong UK railway focus.
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Everard Junction
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Chadwick Model Railway
That Model Railway Guy
Beginner guides · Layout building · Reviews
Budget Model Railways
Beginner guides · Budget modelling · Layout building
Jennifer E. Kirk
Layout building · Livestreams · Reviews
Dean Park Station
Layout building · OO gauge · Running sessions
Model Railway UK
Beginner guides · N gauge · OO gauge
New Junction
Exhibitions · Layout building · OO gauge
Model Railway Quest
Beginner guides · Exhibitions · InterviewsFRESH FROM THE WORKBENCH
Latest episodes
Model Railway Quest
The Wednesday Express (Not Stopping at Peterborough!)
Budget Model Railways
Desk Top Model Railway / Railroad Layout. Update 1 improved track plan
That Model Railway Guy
How To Make Your Model Railway Look Complete | Build Along Model Railway Ep.4
Dean Park Station
Westbourne in action in Edinburgh!
Jennifer E. Kirk
Incredible Model Railways at SKL Holland
MEET THE CREATORS
Channel profiles
Explore specialisms, featured videos and direct channel links.
Editor’s pick
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Sam’s Trains
Model locomotive and rolling-stock reviews, tests and comparisons with a strong UK railway focus.
Editor’s pick
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Everard Junction
Detailed construction and operation of an OO gauge British Rail-era loft layout.
Editor’s pick
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Chadwick Model Railway
Practical modelling tutorials and the continuing development of a large OO gauge British layout.
Editor’s pick
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That Model Railway Guy
Accessible tutorials, layout projects, product coverage and ideas aimed at modellers of varied experience.
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Budget Model Railways
Cost-conscious layouts, techniques and practical ideas for enjoying the hobby on a smaller budget.
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Jennifer E. Kirk
Model railway reviews, layout updates, industry discussion and regular community livestreams.
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Dean Park Station
A long-running modern-image OO gauge layout channel covering construction, detail and operation.
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Model Railway UK
Creative N and OO gauge projects, scratch-building, customisation and practical modelling tips.
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New Junction
British-outline layout building, exhibition projects, reviews and industry coverage from an experienced railway modeller.
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Model Railway Quest
Dawn Quest presents model railway tutorials, interviews, exhibition visits, reviews and behind-the-scenes features.
ABOUT THE CHART
Editorial, transparent and independent.
The chart is selected for relevance to UK model railway enthusiasts, recent activity and the usefulness of published content. Public subscriber figures are dated estimates and positions are not paid for. Inclusion does not endorse every opinion or product mentioned.
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