Directory
Where to buy HO in the UK
British model shops and online retailers that sell HO scale trains, track and accessories. We only list businesses we could confirm are trading, and say how and when we checked. We aren’t paid to include anyone.
Shops that also sell online
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Gaugemaster
Shop and online- Stocks
- Lists Piko and Roco HO items and brands including Märklin, Trix, Roco, Piko, Faller, Noch, Kato
Describes itself as one of Europe's largest model shops; also has a physical shop.
Website: Gaugemaster Checked 18 October 2026 · Source: gaugemasterretail.com
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Harburn Hobbies
Shop and online- Stocks
- HO Gauge (1:87) section; Continental Modeller subscriptions
Peco's website links to Harburn Hobbies.
Website: Harburn Hobbies Checked 18 October 2026 · Source: harburnhobbies.co.uk, peco-uk.com/collections/streamline
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Kernow Model Rail Centre
Shop and online- Stocks
- Site search lists Roco items including HOe and Roco close couplers
Mainly British OO; check stock for HO.
Website: Kernow Model Rail Centre Checked 18 October 2026 · Source: kernowmodelrailcentre.com/search?q=roco
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Rails of Sheffield
Shop and online- Stocks
- Has an HO Gauge section; stocks Märklin, Roco, Piko, Liliput, Walthers and Peco HO track
Large UK model railway retailer; its site also hosts the former Hattons brand after a takeover.
Website: Rails of Sheffield Checked 18 October 2026 · Source: railsofsheffield.com, hattons.co.uk
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Coastal DCC
Online- Stocks
- HO Gauge section; ESU, Roco and Piko listed
DCC specialist.
Website: Coastal DCC Checked 18 October 2026 · Source: coastaldcc.co.uk
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Osborns Models
Online- Stocks
- Section for HO Scale - U.S., Japanese & Continental; Peco code 83 track
Website: Osborns Models Checked 18 October 2026 · Source: osbornsmodels.com, osbornsmodels.com/peco-code-83-trackwork-595-c.asp
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Peco (online shop)
Online- Stocks
- Peco's own shop sells OO/HO Streamline and Setrack, HO code 83, HOm and HOn3 track
Website: Peco (online shop) Checked 18 October 2026 · Source: peco-uk.com/collections/streamline
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Scale Model Scenery
Online- Stocks
- HO Scale section; Noch and Preiser OO/HO figures; Peco track
Scenery-focused.
Website: Scale Model Scenery Checked 18 October 2026 · Source: scalemodelscenery.co.uk
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The Model Centre (TMC)
Online- Stocks
- Stocks Woodland Scenics SubTerrain incline products and Peco Streamline track used for HO
Mainly British outline; HO locomotive range not confirmed.
Website: The Model Centre (TMC) Checked 18 October 2026 · Source: themodelcentre.com, themodelcentre.com/st1412, themodelcentre.com/sl-104fbox
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Traintrax
Online- Stocks
- Kato HO: Japanese and North American HO models, HO/OO Unitrack
Kato specialist covering UK, European, American and Japanese outline.
Website: Traintrax Checked 18 October 2026 · Source: traintrax.co.uk
Sources
Checked 18 October 2026.
- coastaldcc.co.uk (coastaldcc.co.uk)
- gaugemasterretail.com (gaugemasterretail.com)
- harburnhobbies.co.uk (harburnhobbies.co.uk)
- peco-uk.com/collections/streamline (peco-uk.com)
- kernowmodelrailcentre.com/search?q=roco (kernowmodelrailcentre.com)
- osbornsmodels.com (osbornsmodels.com)
- osbornsmodels.com/peco-code-83-trackwork-595-c.asp (osbornsmodels.com)
- railsofsheffield.com (railsofsheffield.com)
- hattons.co.uk (hattons.co.uk)
- scalemodelscenery.co.uk (scalemodelscenery.co.uk)
- themodelcentre.com (themodelcentre.com)
- themodelcentre.com/st1412 (themodelcentre.com)
- themodelcentre.com/sl-104fbox (themodelcentre.com)
- traintrax.co.uk (traintrax.co.uk)