Model Trains
Stanbridges Hobby Shop was established over 57 years ago (in 1948) by selling model trains - we are proud to continue the tradition.
Jack Stanbridge's second book is still available at $32.95. This book is a photographic record of railways in Western Australia - 1920's - 1990's.(Code JACK2)Book one is no longer available.
We stock a large range of train sets, locos, rolling stock, track, accessories and scenery.
Click on a category on the left for a current and detailed stock list.Brands carried include:
Peco Hornby Atlas Life-Like Bachmann Wills Ratio Faller Pola
LGB Heki Athearn OMC Basset-Lowke Boley
Brawa Busch CDA Dapol Graham Farish Fleischmann
Kibri Kadee Lenz Power-line Preiser Kato
Green Max Roundhouse Tomica Roco Pace Controls
Metcalfe Superquick Frateschi Kalmbach Books
Railmac Books Wiking Rowling Stock Learning Curve
Micro Trains MNJ Decals AR Kits Xuron Track Cutters
Northeastern Lumber ZPL Kestrel Designs
Woodland Scenics Floquil Railroad Colours
Aust-N-Rail Broad Gauge Bodies Decals
Sidetracked Electronics
and many more.
O Gauge BASSETT-LOWKE
We have a very limited number of the following Bassett-Lowke 'O' gauge models. These locomotives are top quality items for the discerning collector. We also carry Peco O gauge track to suit.
See Basset-Lowke web site for full details of each model.
PRINCESS CLASS PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE - PRINCESS MARIE LOUISE
G and O Gauge Trains
We carry a range of G Gauge trains including LGB and BACHMANN. Please follow the links to the manufacturers pages for further information and then contact the shop for further information.
HO/OO Train Sets including Digital Sets
We stock a very large range of electric train sets. All sets come with mains transformer that reduces the power to a safe 12-15Volts. They come with an engine and rolling stock as well as track.
They can all be added onto and we will give you a FREE DVD that shows how to make scenery and add onto your layout.
HO/OO track is 16.5mm wide. HO gauge is 1:87 and OO gauge is 1:76 - both scales use exactly the same gauge track There is very little difference between the two to the naked eye. N gauge track is 9mm wide and the scale is 1:160. HO/OO scale is the most popular.
PLEASE NOTE : HO/OO GAUGE FLEXIBLE TRACK PER 900MM SECTION CAN BE USED TO EASILY INCREASE THE SIZE OF ALL SETS.
Check out the LIFE-LIKE , HORNBY and BACHMANN web page for details of accessories and hints and tips as well as new releases.
N Gauge ELECTRIC TRAIN SETS
N gauge track is 9mm wide and the scale is 1:160. This compares to HO/OO track which is 16.5mm wide. HO scale is 1:87 and OO scale is 1:76 - both scales use exactly the same gauge track There is very little difference between the two to the naked eye. HO/OO gauge is the most popular however N gauge is becoming increasingly more popular especially with KATO track being so affordable.
All sets come complete with loco, rolling stock, track and mains operated transformer. No batteries are required.
PLEASE NOTE : N GAUGE FLEXIBLE TRACK PER 900MM SECTION CAN BE USED TO EASILY INCREASE THE SIZE OF ALL SETS.
Check out the LIFE-LIKE web page for details of accessories and hints and tips as well as new releases.









