SM32 is a modelling standard that uses a scale of 16 mm to the foot (1:19.05) running on 32 mm gauge track. This combination is used to represent real-world railways with a 2-foot gauge, such as those found on British industrial, estate and narrow gauge lines.
The scale allows for substantial and detailed models, often powered by live steam or battery electric, and is especially popular for outdoor garden railways. Using standard 32 mm track (the same as O gauge), SM32 offers a practical balance between realism and reliable operation in challenging environments.
Steam Locomotives
- Accucraft WD Baldwin Live Steam 4-6-0T
https://www.accucraft.uk.com/products/wd-baldwin-live-steam-4-6-0t/ - Accucraft WD Hunslet Live Stream 4-6-0T
https://www.accucraft.uk.com/products/wd-hunslet-live-steam-4-6-0t/ - Roundhouse Lady Anne
November 2015 issue (no. 156) of 16mm Today
- Accucraft Baguley Drewry 0-6-0
https://www.accucraft.uk.com/products/baguley-drewery-0-6-0-diesel/ - Peldon
- Baldwin Petrol Mechanical – PDF kit
https://www.pdf-models.co.uk/product-page/baldwin-50hp-petrol-tractor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnMCIXtaCuI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuL-hmmSc64
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHx5ECfy1vE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr1JXRZseCg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWaguECNyDY - Protected Tin Turtle
https://www.swiftsixteen.co.uk/product-page/tin-turtle
Brandbright
- Boot Lane Works
https://www.bootlane.org.uk/ - IP Engineering
https://www.ipenginnering.com/ - MVL Bridges
http://www.mvlbridges.co.uk/ - Plateway Models
https://www.platewaymodels.co.uk/
Carriages
- Resurgam Rolling Stock (David Williams)
https://resurgamrollingstock.co.uk/ - Timpdon Models
https://www.timpdon.co.uk/timpdon/timpdonmodels.htm - Endon Valley Custom Decals (Thomas Eivers)
https://evcd.bigcartel.com/ - The Line Side Hut (ceased trading in December 2022 due to retirement)
Books
- Link, Roy C. WDLR Album. RCL Publications, 2014.
- Ronald, David W., and Roy C. Link. WDLR Companion. RCL Publications, 2018.
- Taylorson, Keith. Narrow Gauge at War. Plateway Press, 1987.
- Taylorson, Keith. Narrow Gauge at War: Vol. 2. Plateway Press, 1996.
- Heritage, T. R., and Keith Taylorson, editors. Narrow Gauge at War: The Light Track from Arras. Vol. 3. Plateway Press, 1999.
Links
- SLR Models
https://slrmodels.co.uk/