16mm Scale Garden Railways

Discover 16mm scale garden railways at Footplate, with a growing selection of live steam locomotives, rolling stock and accessories for 32mm and 45mm gauge.

16mm scale is one of the most popular choices for British narrow gauge and garden railway modelling, combining impressive large-scale models with the enjoyment of operating outdoors. From characterful industrial locomotives to passenger trains and traditional narrow gauge goods stock, 16mm offers enormous variety.

Our collection includes new and pre-owned 16mm scale models from leading manufacturers including Accucraft, Roundhouse Engineering, Regner and more, alongside specialist and discontinued models as they become available.

Live steam is at the heart of 16mm scale, and our range regularly includes live steam locomotives for 32mm and 45mm gauge, suitable for everything from compact garden railways to established large-scale layouts.

You'll also find an expanding selection of 16mm rolling stock, including coaches, wagons and narrow gauge vehicles to complement your locomotive fleet.

Every pre-owned model is individually assessed by Footplate, while our pre-owned live steam locomotives are tested by our experienced team before being offered for sale.

Have 16mm scale models to sell? Footplate buys individual locomotives through to complete 16mm, live steam and garden railway collections throughout the UK, including locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.

If you have something to sell, why not get in touch?