Welcome to Cardigan Junction model railway web page.
Tresaith Cardigan Wales.
Step into the golden era of American railroading at . Cardigan Junction a large HO scale model railroad designed to capture the look, sound, and operations of this unforgettable era.
The layout stretches 60 feet in length with over 400 feet of mainline, operated with DCC sound-equipped locomotives and Digitrax walkaround throttles for realistic, hands-on operation. From freight drags across the countryside to yard switching jobs and passenger service, every session is built to run like the prototype.
During operations movement of trains is coordinated by a dispatcher, who controls switches and signals from a fully functioning CTC board, just as it was done on the prototype. This allows for, timetable-driven operations where every crew has a real job to do.
Cardigan Junction is more than just a model railroad—it’s a team project. We’re bringing the railroad to life in miniature, and we invite fellow enthusiasts to join us. Whether you’re interested in operations, scenery building, simply love the modelling, or just feel like a chat, you are welcome here.
Open for visitors 3:00 to 5:00 every Thursday or Saturday
Dont hold back its all free. Even the tea!
You must make an appointment to get directions.
Richard 07495 404583
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email : dai.bachni@gmail.com
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A lot of work is being carried out on the RFID project by Andy and Alex. We have now installed Six readers at Green Duck Yard and six at Cardigan Junction the rest are in the staging yards. Around 150 cars tagged.
Andy has now fired up the impressive system which displays the location of all the cars and trains. This info can be picked up on mobile phones and tablets,
and saves a lot of paperwork.
We are looking forward to implementing this as soon as it is fully functional
The Cymru Rails Video was made before we began work on the new extension
Dont sit at home watching TV. Come and get involved in this exclusive project. Get in touch to arrange a visit. I hope that there is something that may inspire you to get into the hobby or become a member of the team hear at Cardigan Junction.
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Above. New extension under way since June 2025
This will extend the layout to 60ft and add anothe 100ft to the mainline.
Below The redevelopment of the Southern end of Cardigan Junction has permitted the addition of a Walthers 110ft electric turntable. and brewery sidings. The screen is a repeater of the computor screen.
The Dispatchers panel is ongoing project, although it is up and running tracking trains around the layout, with point control to the passing loops along the main line. There are a couple of cameras to keep an eye on the staging yards. Adrian and Anthony are now busy adding signals along the route and connecting them to the panel
