O Gauge Tram Group
Model Suppliers
United Kingdom
For UK O Gauge tram modellers Terry Russell is the indispensable page:
http://www.terryrusselltrams.co.uk
3D printed models of London Trams in a smooth finish as well as a Liverpool Baby Grand are now available in conjunction with Tony Heselden.
KW Trams
They produce a range of white metal and pewter parts and basic kits. They also offer motorised trucks based on the BEC range. The range is expanding at a rapid pace. Recent additions include some items previously available from ABS.
Kits for O gauge trams in etched brass were available from Chris Cornell:
http://home.btconnect.com/cctramworks
This website is now closed down. More recent information suggests it may be possible to contact Chris by post and it may be possible to obtain some 7mm items through Terry Russell.
Tramads
Some 7mm trams are available including a Southampton and Sheffield cars. Some material is available from Shapeways but an e-mail to Andy is suggested to check on range and availability at: -
https://www.tramads.co.uk/main.php
Wistow Models
The Wistow 7mm models may still be available direct. The e-mail address appears to be:
wellysplace@btinternet.com
See also East Lancs Tramway Supplies; in particular their list of models and parts they supply:
http://www.eastlancsmodeltrams.net
Alphagrahix / Brumtrams produce a number of quality card kits of O gauge tramcars and buildings. There is no website but their address is: -
Alphagraphix,
23 Darris Road,
Selly Park,
Birmingham, B29 7QY,
England.
http://www.alphagraphixkits.co.uk/
A second source of O gauge card kits of tramcars is:-
Robert Hendry
2 Moultrie Rd,
Rugby,
Warwickshire,
CV21 3BD.
Again there is no website however items can be purchased through e-bay. The trams include British (including IOM) tramcars as well as American interurban card kits.
1:43 Transport Models. Please note that Shapeways appear to have ceased trading (September 2024)
Tony Heselden produced a range of O gauge London Trams sold through the Shapeways shop. Also available were a range of road vehicles. An e-mail to Tony at: agah1939@gmail.com to enquire about availability is recommended.
https://www.shapeways.com/shops/1.43transportmodels?section=Trams&s=0
Overseas
A number of kits for continental tram models in O gauge is available from the Swedish company, Swedtram. See their website: -
For American Interurban kits, made in wood, see: -
Preservation
The London County Council Tramways Trust (LCCT) is a registered charity working to preserve London tramcars. Its latest xompleted project is the restoration of LCC No1, ‘Bluebird’. This tramcar has returned to active service at the National Tramway Museum this year (2024)
See: -
https://www.facebook.com/LCCTT/
The largest collection of preserved tramcars is found at the National Tramway Museum. See: -
Societies
The Tramway and Light Railway Society is a registered National Charity and is the UK society for everyone interested in tramways and especially tramway modelling. See their website: -
The TLRS produce a bi-monthly magazine 'Tramfare' for members and for sale. This is the best source of information for tramway modellers on new developments in all scales.