Forum & Groups
Talking T Gauge Facebook: The most prominent Facebook group sharing and discussing all things T Gauge, created and administrated by the team behind TGauge.com. If you want to find out the latest in T Gauge. I highly recommend this FB Group.
Talking T Gauge Forum: A forum dedicated to T Gauge originally started by Doug Kightley in 2013, it’s now run and managed by David Matthewson since June 2023. There’s a lot of technical information and many members with deep and long experience from T Gauge. Some of the best T Gauge layouts are chronicled here, including The Bridge, Sarum Bridge, and many more. If you take a look at the “custom rolling stock” section I promise you will be impressed.
T Gauge Models Trains Group: A public Facebook group “for people worldwide interested in T Scale trains, layouts, and products.” Not as much activity as in the Talking T Gauge FB group, but you will find posts and content not published in other places.
Blog/Sites (alphabetical order)
crazyTgauge – Documents the process of designing and building a layout, custom 3D printed bridges, buildings, and accessories. The blog shares practical tips and solutions.
Jesse’s T-Scale Models: A blog by Jesse Svoboda, who designs T Gauge rolling stock under the name CCE Models. His products are available through Tgauge.com and FusionScaleHobbies.com. The blog offers practical tips, project ideas, and behind-the-scenes information about Jesse’s modeling process. In addition to T Gauge, he also works in Z scale and a unique 1:300 scale Narrow Gauge, which runs on T Gauge track.
Miniature Trains: A blog by J. Palacio, active between 2009 and 2015. In his last post from 2015, he shared a T Gauge layout built in a Mediterranean style (Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece) and created a set of printable buildings (available for download). Be sure to take an extra look at the printable boats he made, unfortunately they are not available for download. YouTube Video of the layout.
Model Railway Musings: A blog by Martin Kaselis focused on model railroading with a tech-savvy twist. It features layout showcases in T, N, and OO scales, along with innovative linear motor technology Martin has developed and 3D printing. The blog offers insights into layout design, electronics, and ongoing projects.
More T Please: Created by Ian Holmes. This is one of the few blogs that still exists from when it all started in 2008. It has not been updated since June 2013, but don’t let that stop you. It is packed with useful information, not to mention T Gauge history.
Spiri’s Modellbahnwelt: features model raiload layouts in various scales, including both Z scale (1:220) and T gauge (1:450). The “Godzilla Welt” is a T gauge layout inspired by the famous Japanese Godzilla movies. It shrinks the huge monster’s world down into a tiny, detailed miniature. The site is in German but you can use translate features in the browsers if you can’t read German.
T-Gauge – Uwe Fenk: A pioneer when it comes to scratch building locos from the ground up including the gearbox. His models are in 1:480 (QTT) but runs on standard T Gauge tracks. The web page is mostly pictures but to truly appreciate the work you should see his YouTube videos. You can follow some of his projects on The Talking T Gauge Forum under “custom rolling stock”.
Tiny T-Gauge Trains: Home of the original “T Gauge layout in a guitar case”. It has not been updated sine December 2017 but still has lots of relevant and useful information.
Victorian T gauge: A blog by two Australian modelers, Adrian and Paul from when it all kicked off in 2008. You will be amazed when you see the scratch built locos and cars (wagons). They have built some fantastic layouts but the one that stands out is the Orbost Railway. The blog ended in March 2013 but Paul and Adrian started up separate Facebook pages.
Victorian T Gauge – Facebook: This is the continuation of the Victorian T Gauge blog on Facebook by Adrian.
Orbost 1981 – Facebook: A continuation by Paul of the “Orbost 1981” layout that began in the Victorian T Gauge blog.
YouTube (alphabetical Order)
09 2020 T Gauge – A folded 8 continuous loop layout with printed structures.
CCETrains – A companion channel to Jesse Svoboda, where he showcases his custom-built rolling stock and shares a variety of helpful T Gauge tips, tricks, and demonstrations.
Corby Model Railway Exhibition 2022 – Video by Philip Holmes from the Corby Model Railway Exhibiton 2022 where not only one but two T Gauge layouts were showcased: 07:37 Where’s My T – T Gauge and 08:41 Kevin’s T – T Gauge.
crazyTgauge – Companion channel for the blog crazyTgauge where you follow a layout build from start to finish.
DaveB.Trains – A channel focused on T Gauge model railroads, including builds inspired by Pennsylvania, Northern Ireland and Bavaria. He shares regular layout updates, custom built rolling stock, test runs, and experiments.
Doug Kightley Channel – Doug, the creator behind “The Bridge” layout, previously ran the Talking T Gauge forum. He spent over two and a half years building an incredibly detailed 1:450 scale replica of the iconic Forth Bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth in Scotland. His layout blends CAD design, 3D printing, DCC, and a range of techniques and technologies to bring this masterpiece to life.
Endoor: N Gauge Railway – This YouTube channel mainly focuses on building British-style N gauge layouts, but there’s also a great side project: the “Dawlish T Wall” T Gauge layout. You can follow along as he experiments with T Gauge flexitrack, soldering wires, testing ultra-fine ballast, and planning the baseboards. It’s a detailed, thoughtful approach with plenty of practical tips along the way.
Functioning level/grade crossing signal T gauge/Tゲージ用センサー踏切警報機 – A functioning (lights and sound) Japanese style level/grade crossing signal with an IR sensor from MSR Signal in Japan.
Godzilla Welt 2020: showcases Spiri’s T gauge layout inspired by the iconic Godzilla films. The layout features buildings, landscapes, and, of course, the towering presence of Godzilla.
Graham Burnley – On Graham’s channel, you’ll find his impressive Low Moor layout, which he’s showcased at multiple exhibitions across the UK, along with a variety of other T Gauge projects he’s currently working on.
Jay Marcucci has shared a couple of videos showcasing his layout, which features an extended figure-eight design with tunnels, multiple bridges, numerous buildings, and several grade crossings. The layout is compact but full of detail. The videos were originally published in late 2016. T Scale Train Layout From Start To Finnish and Tscale Train set up and running
Jim Rusk Creative: He’s built three impressive T Gauge layouts; “The Ravine & The Viaduct” (combined into one video) and the “T-Gauge Shelf Model”. All layouts have great scenery, and the “shelf model” is cleverly designed to fit perfectly on an IKEA shelf. Lots of creativity packed into these layouts.
Joe Malinchak Channel – Joe is best known for his work with micro RC planes, using a unique technique of printing on ultra-thin foam sheets. In 2016, he applied that same method to T Gauge, starting with a scratch-built steam locomotive. Since then, he’s completed several impressive T Gauge projects. His channel blends T Gauge, RC vehicles and scale modeling.
Kofferanlage TGauge (Suitcase TGauge) – A compact layout in a briefcase you can buy “fully assembled and ready to run” from T Gauge.com (Attache Case Diorama). Published Dec 2015.
La Gare Maritime – Réseau train au 1/450: The Harbor Station – Model Railway (Network) at 1/450. Built by Denis Bourgeois, this stunning layout centers around a bustling cruise ship terminal, complete with an impressive, highly detailed cruise ship. It’s a unique take on T Gauge modeling that blends maritime and rail elements beautifully.
Matthew Evers YouTube Channel – Matthew has built several T Gauge layouts featuring complex track plans with plenty of switches and a clever modular scenery system. His work offers a refreshingly honest look at both the challenges and rewards of building and running a T Gauge railway. It’s practical, creative, and full of useful insights.
MMBUFBerlin – Uwe Frank’s channel showcases his incredible scratch-built locomotives and layouts in T Gauge and even smaller scales. His craftsmanship is truly impressive, with a level of detail and precision that’s hard to match. If you’re into fine model work and creative builds, his projects are definitely worth checking out.
ModelRail Musings channel – This is the companion YouTube channel to Video Railway Musings, featuring some T Gauge content. Be sure to check out the Sarum Bridge layout. it’s a standout and the videos with working roads are especially fun and impressive. Lots of creative and well-executed ideas packed into these builds.
MZ Trains Channel – The Channel is a great spot for Z scale fans, with tons of videos on everything from classic locos and DCC installs to layout builds and running sessions. There’s also some T Gauge content, check out the T Gauge playlist to see it all
One of the Smallest Model Train Layouts: This video features one of Richard Kříž’s T Gauge layouts, filmed by Pilentum Television, a channel showcasing model train layouts from around the world.
Orbost Railway 1981 – Paul Blake from the Victorian T Gauge blog published some Orbost Railway videos in 2016.
Peter Röpke – Is a prolific builder of Z-scale “briefcase” layouts but has also built two T Gauge layouts; Schauen wir X mal – Tgauge 1:480 best described as a “twice around dog bone” type layout; Eine 480 ziger – In 480 Sekunden a double oval layout with a couple of spurs. This video documents the full build of a T Gauge layout from start to finish, highlighting what’s possible using TGauge.com’s laser-cut plywood houses. Originally published in 2017, it’s a great watch especially if you’re looking for layout ideas. Be sure to also check out his Z scale layouts for even more inspiration
Rail450 – Siegfried, the creator behind the channel, specializes in custom-built steam locomotives and other unique T Gauge creations. His work is incredibly detailed and inventive. For a deeper dive into his projects and techniques, be sure to check out his posts on the Talking T Gauge Forum.
Richard Kříž – His YouTube channel is a hidden gem for T Gauge enthusiasts. Richard shares step‑by‑step projects such as a modular T Gauge layout, alongside creative experiments where he adapts T Gauge equipment to N scale narrow‑gauge builds.
Rick Corwon – You’ll find clips of his custom-built BN F7 locos in action, along with other custom rolling stock and videos featuring a couple of layouts. It’s a nice mix of creative builds and running sessions.
Sean B – The creator behind CustomZscale shares his card stock buildings and layouts on his channel, offering a closer look at his detailed and creative work.
Skyline Hobbies – Companion YouTube channel to this blog.
Stratfield – The original “T Gauge Railway in a Guitar Case” published in 2014. Check out the video “Possible the smallest working level crossing in the world” published Feb 2017, located in Stratfield though it might have some new competition for the title by now.
Tguage.com channel: The official TGauge.com channel, featuring awesome layouts, product announcements, and sneak peeks.
T Gauge auto operation: Features a multilayer layout utilizing TGauge.com’s “Auto Train Exchange System.” By incorporating two sets of the system, the layout offers engaging and dynamic train operations.
T Gauge GNER HST Inter City 125 – An oval “briefcase” layout with a small coastal city. Built with styrofoam and modeling clay. Buildings made of printed card stock. Published Feb 2018.
T-Gauge – Hinode3 and Hinode 4 – A stunning Japanese city layout featuring sleek modern skyscrapers alongside traditional temples, showcased at the 11th Tokyo International Railroad Convention in August 2010. Most buildings appear to be printed card stock, with a few KK Eishindo models mixed in. “Hinode” means “sunrise” in Japanese, so Hinode 3 and 4 likely refer to “day 3 and 4” of the event.
T Gauge in a Briefcase – An oval track layout built in a briefcase featuring a small village with a church, lake and a “large” viaduct.
T Gauge model railway in a guitar box!! – Another creative layout built inside a guitar case, featuring a clever use of the guitar neck with switchback sensors. It’s a surprisingly complex setup with two point-to-point tracks, showcasing smart design and engineering. Published in 2016.
T Gauge model Railway in a Wine case box – The title of the video says it all….. It’s a great looking fun layout.
T Gauge Mt. Fuji Japan – A great Japanese inspired layout with a complex continuous loop track and a short point to point track. Published in 2010.
T Gauge railway layout. Welcome to Keren Cove – Becky Stares built an amazing layout that was featured in Railway Modeller magazine in December 2019. It might look simple at first with its two separate continuous oval loops, but don’t be fooled. It’s packed with detail: scratch-built printed card stock buildings, TGauge.com plywood structures, bridges, rivers, a hot air balloon, boats, and even an amusement park. Becky has thoughtfully scattered these little scenes throughout the layout, creating a lively, immersive world. What’s truly impressive is she completed it all in under three months. Watching the video, you can really feel the passion and joy she put into it. Published March 2019.
T Gauge Train 20 feet – A 2×3 ft layout with tunnels and multiple levels of elevations, and custom built electronics.
T scale Passenger train – USA style layout with custom Santa Fe EMD 8 locomotives and passenger cars. The layout has a small town and airport and a couple of turnouts. Published 2015.
T Scale Train 2015 – J. Palacios “Mediterranean style” layout from the “miniature trains blog”. You will see details from the layout as well as a bit of how it was built and modeled.
The Cascade Loop – A small compact loop layout with a spur. The scenery is excellent, it has perfect ballasted and weathered tracks, fantastic details and realism. This is a must see layout for the aspiring T Gauge Railway builder. You can find out more details about how it was built on Talking T Gauge Forum. Video published end of 2018.
Victorian T Gauge – A video from earlier work done by Paul and Adrian. The specific layout featured in the video is part of the Victorian T Gauge blog. Published in 2010.
