Ellis Clark Trains

Ellis Clark Trains Ellis Clark Trains is a small business buying and selling model trains, die-cast and tinplate, specialising in all scales of model railways from Z to 7 1/4
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Set up in 2011 by Ellis, Ellis Clark Trains specializes in buying and selling all scales of model railway, from Z all the way up to 7 1/4. Throughout childhood, Ellis' interest in model trains grew as his father (Andrew of Andrew Clark Models) took him to the National Railway Museum in York, little did he know what he was letting himself in for, as before you know it, he was taking Ellis to the mu

seum on almost a monthly basis! Not to mention the railway exhibitions in between! It was in December of 2010 when Andrew his Dad gave him a call, while at this point working in a coffee shop, and put it to Ellis that if he ever wanted to set up a business of his own, he could take up some space in his office, you can imagine the shock on his face when Ellis handed in his notice that very same day! Since then Ellis' love for model trains has continued and turned into a full time business travelling the country buying and selling all eras and scales of model railway, die-cast and tinplate

What if you had a one-in-ten chance of walking away with one of our stupendously detailed O Gauge Presflos for free? Wel...
24/06/2026

What if you had a one-in-ten chance of walking away with one of our stupendously detailed O Gauge Presflos for free? Well, this week, that’s exactly what’ll happen if you buy one and you’re the 10th (or 20th, or 30th, or 40th…) person to do so – because we’ll refund you in full. Worst case scenario, you’ve bought yourself a 7-mil showstopper – best case, your money’s still in the bank!

23/06/2026

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Are you outgoing, energetic and looking for a job where every day is different? If so, you could be the perfect fit for ...
20/06/2026

Are you outgoing, energetic and looking for a job where every day is different? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our growing model railway family. At Ellis Clark Trains, we bring the magic of model railways to customers all over the world. We’re now looking for an extra pair of hands at our showroom in Skipton to help us process the fascinating collections of pre-owned models we buy as well as helping to run a busy shop. You’ll be engaged in a variety of tasks, including:

Testing, picturing and listing pre-owned items for our websites
Assisting customers in our showroom
Managing showroom stock, cabinets and general appearance
Answering queries and taking orders over the phone

The role is based in Skipton and will include Saturdays (10am - 4pm) plus a minimum of two weekdays (9am - 5pm).

A confident manner, a sound work ethic and a good grasp of written English are essential; an interest in model railways would be desirable but not strictly necessary, as we’ll have you speaking ‘train’ in no time!

To apply, or for further information, please email [email protected]

As part of the Sir Nigel Gresley 150th Anniversary celebrations, Faye has brought in her O gauge '60009' 'Union of South...
19/06/2026

As part of the Sir Nigel Gresley 150th Anniversary celebrations, Faye has brought in her O gauge '60009' 'Union of South Africa' sporting a Gresley Society headboard.

Alongside Faye's model, we’ve also photographed a genuine full-size headboard with a fascinating story of its own. This particular example was carried on a two-day railtour in 1994, crewed by King’s Cross men, and was signed on the reverse by those involved. Only two were produced for the tour.

Faye turned her hand to diesels today, as these two transition-era monsters checked in for the grubby treatment. Heljan’...
17/06/2026

Faye turned her hand to diesels today, as these two transition-era monsters checked in for the grubby treatment. Heljan’s Peaks and Whistlers are solid performers – and handy if you fancy a spot of weight training! Look out for them in our latest arrivals over the next day or two.

Did you know that the LNWR’s ‘George V’ and ‘Prince of Wales’ class engines often teamed up to get the region’s heaviest...
16/06/2026

Did you know that the LNWR’s ‘George V’ and ‘Prince of Wales’ class engines often teamed up to get the region’s heaviest trains over the finish line? Must have looked (and sounded!) magnificent. Why not recreate the spectacle with these two pro-built showstoppers – available now at Ellis Clark Trains.

No room for O Gauge? Then our limited edition Freezer Pugs could be just the thing – just pop ‘em in the ice box when yo...
11/06/2026

No room for O Gauge? Then our limited edition Freezer Pugs could be just the thing – just pop ‘em in the ice box when you’re done playing*, and they’ll stay in tip-top condition. They’re also pretty cool for showcasing how our Nexus dual-channel sound decoders will sit inside their first large-scale hosts.😉

*Playtime dependent on room temperature. Melting can occur during summer.

This pair of Sancheng 8Fs started life as identical twins. But that’d be dull. So we gave them to Faye and let her work ...
10/06/2026

This pair of Sancheng 8Fs started life as identical twins. But that’d be dull. So we gave them to Faye and let her work her magic. Now they’re weathered, customised – and unique. Grab them tonight at Ellis Clark Trains.

‘Made in Britain’ – three words that are increasingly rare in the model railway landscape. But our Nexus dual-channel so...
09/06/2026

‘Made in Britain’ – three words that are increasingly rare in the model railway landscape. But our Nexus dual-channel sound decoders are designed and manufactured in the UK – with full technical support from our expert team. So when you choose Nexus for your next sound-fitted model, we’re with you every step of the way.

L&Y Pugs will be our first large-scale models to feature Nexus dual-channel sound decoders. They’ll take your breath awa...
06/06/2026

L&Y Pugs will be our first large-scale models to feature Nexus dual-channel sound decoders. They’ll take your breath away.

Pre-order yours today for £415 – or £295 DCC Ready.

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Unit 1 Toller Court
Skipton
BD232

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