Model engineering combines craft and science in creating machines and structures, usually for pleasure in the home workshop.
Live steam locomotives are particularly popular subjects, but the discipline includes most areas of mechanical engineering.
Dealers who sell, buy and exchange small used lathes and other machine tools. Information, handbooks, advice and specifications on older machine tools is available, much of it online. http://www.lathes.co.uk/
Technical information, news and events, useful links (to suppliers and other model engineering sites) and online sales from a magazine for model engineering enthusiasts http://www.ameng.com.au/main.htm
Model steam engine specialists who construct and supply a range of over 40 types of locomotives and marine, stationary, traction and ploughing engines. Drawings, materials and tools to make these models are also available. http://www.brunell.com/
Stockist of used hand and machine tools for engineers, watch and clock makers, jewelers and cabinet makers. Products for small and home workshops shipped worldwide. http://www.gandmtools.com/
Provides a resource guide to model engineers world-wide by providing links to catalogues and suppliers of books, drawings, materials, machines and components. http://www.fotec.co.uk/mehs/
Information on regular meetings in Finchley; interests include live steam locomotives, traction, stationary and marine engines, slot car, video and permanent model railways. Also sections for North American railways and juniors. http://www.nlsme.co.uk/
A well established (1898) society bringing together those interested in encouraging craftsmanship through model engineering. Details of regular meetings and workshop facilities in SE London available to members, experimental software to download, events http://www.sm-ee.co.uk/
Model engineering tools, materials, consumables and drawings of locomotives and other steam models. Counter sales, exhibitions and mail order. http://www.blackgates.co.uk/
Extensive information on suppliers of materials and parts for gas, steam, diesel and hot air engines, railway equipment and tools. Details and photographs of annual EXPO model engineering exhibition. http://www.modelengineeringsoc.com/
Supplier of new and out of print books and magazines for model engineers. Orders taken online (not secure), by phone and by post for worldwide delivery. http://www.fotec.co.uk/mehs/tee/
Society with interests in live steam locomotives, road vehicles, R/C ships/boats/yachts and engineering projects; includes photo gallery of models and related links. http://www.csmee.org.nz/
Model stationary steam engine based on the Armington & Sims Jumbo Engine design. Completed engine or casting kits available for ordering online. http://www.armingtonengines.com/
Directory of model engineering clubs and societies in various countries, includes lost/stolen models directory and discussion groups. http://www.modeleng.org/clubs.htm
Suppliers of machine tools, accessories and plans and castings of Queensland Government Railways model steam locomotives and traction engines. http://www.hobbymechanics.com.au/
Club with 5" & 7.25" ground level and 2.5", 3.5" & 5" elevated track; site includes newsletters and meeting dates. http://www.tracksandtrains.com/qsmee/
A model engineer's collection of antique small machine tools, information on model ships and maritime history, and small machine tools for sale. http://members.surfeu.at/wefalck/
Steam engines, striling engines and models. Notes on Brazing and building instructions for the Stuart No 1. Plans available. http://www.geocities.com/steves_workshop/
A clearing house of information and advice on live steam and model engineering workshops, including links and news on clubs and events around the world. http://www.livesteaming.com/mainframe.html
Scale steam engines, parts and ancillary services available from a specialist steam service company, who also offer full size traction engines, marine engines and stationary engines. http://www.prestonservices.co.uk/miniatures.htm
Dedicated to engineering in miniature, mainly steam railway locomotives. Own clubroom, workshop and multi-gauge tracks in Heath Park, Cardiff, UK. http://www.cardiffmes.com/home.html
A multigauge ground level miniature railway near Cambridge UK. Monthly public running during the summer. 16mm garden railway. http://www.cambridgemes.co.uk/
Small and miniature metal models of cars, trains, planes, helicopters, tanks, jeeps, cyclos, rickshaws and bicycles. Fine examples of Vietnamese workmanship. http://www.vnbd.com/crafts2/Metal-Vehicles.htm
Manufacturer of machine tools, including lathes, cylindrical and surface grinders, milling machines and woodworking machines. Special offers and reconditioned equipment available. http://www.myford.com/
Club with elevated and ground level track. Special interests include: steam locomotives, traction engines, stationary engines, ships, planes, clocks, tools and machines. Photo gallery and section for sales and wants. http://www.sevenandaquarter.com/smee2/
Model engineering machine tools, hand tools and supplies available for online ordering and sign up to details of weekly special offers. http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/
Traders in model live steam locomotives, traction engines, stationary engines, boilers, books, workshop machinery and accessories. Machining work undertaken. http://www.stationroadsteam.co.uk/
Supply model steam engines as ready to run models, fully machined kits and as sets of castings, materials and drawings. Range of model machine tools, stationary engines, railway locomotives and traction engines. http://www.stuartmodels.com/
Boiler makers, steam engine restorers and builders. Work undertaken includes: full size steam traction engines; marine, locomotive and other boilerwork / fabrications; castings and accessories for a 6" scale model Burrell traction engine. http://steamengine.freeservers.com/
Suppliers of hand tools, power tools, industrial equipment and consumable tooling, lubricants and oils. Online ordering for worldwide delivery. http://www.engineeringsupplies.com/
Manufacturers of precision engineered model steam engines, including stationary steam plants, mill and beam engines and traction engines. Worldwide delivery as ready to run or in kit form. http://www.steammodels.co.uk/
Suppliers of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and fasteners, delivery in the UK. On-line technical specifications for metals and common imperial and metric tapping drill sizes. http://www.metal2models.btinternet.co.uk/
Worldwide supplier of mainly British lathes, milling, drilling, grinding machines, metal and woodworking machinery and equipment. Purchasers of used metal working machinery. http://www.homeandworkshop.co.uk/
Society of model engineers with monthly meetings in Hertfordshire, UK. Annual exhibition, 3.5" and 5" raised track and lakeside meets. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/baz.butcher/
East London club with a miniature railway site, including steam & electric powered locomotives, and a well equipped workshop. http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/cadmec/
Refurbisher and seller of small, mainly Swiss, precision machine tools and accessories for horologists, instrument makers, tool-makers and model engineers; Schaublin lathe and Aciera milling machine specialist. http://www.anglo-swiss-tools.co.uk/
Offers trial download of three volumes of an e-book on metal casting as a hobby; full seven volumes of the book may be purchased. http://myhomefoundry.com/
Suppliers of many sections and sizes of various metals in large and small quantities. Ordering on line to deliver or supply mail order. http://www.mailordermetals.co.uk/
For model engineers and home workshop enthusiasts to buy and sell tools and materials such as lathes, mills, drills and workshop tools. All ads are posted free of charge. http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk