Still one of the most realistic British model railway layouts: Knaresborough - The Worlds End

This British model railway layout is based on the North Yorkshire market town of Knaresborough, its railway station and surrounding area. The modern image 4mm/ft scale model railway layout has been constructed by Pete Goss. The layout has only a simple branch line theme with trains running through the station on a twin track continuous circuit run. Also featured is the large stone built and ornate viaduct over the River Nidd which is around 5 feet long. The layout was set in the time period around 2005 to 2015, so the rolling stock includes the modern day colourfully liveried DMU’s and several long special model trains.

Modelling this miniature world was for Pete an exciting journey into authentic model building construction that produced an array of architecturally interesting buildings taken from High Street and Market Place in the town centre together with parts of Finkle Street, Kirkgate, Waterside, Riverside and Water Bag Bank. The name “Worlds End” refers to the pub that features at the front of this layout. Knaresborough’s railway station and town scene were already the subject of a video by Pilentum Television. However, this version is digitally remastered with authentic rail sounds and Pilentum’s unique musical melodies.

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[andrewblades]

To all the people commenting that this model is missing litter, graffiti, homeless people, etc - this is a model of Knaresborough, it’s a beautiful, well cared for little town which attracts lots of tourists. It doesn’t look like a busy city centre or some run down industrial area and really does look like this. A superb model

[morgandog]

I often wonder, when does a model railway becomes more a model village that happens to have a railway. Awesome modelling all round though.

[slicksix]

The streets look nice and clean, its the only give away.

[xaiano]

Very impressive - I am a train driver that drives through there regularly and I have never seen such an accurate model - extremely impressive, very good work!

[raybede]

Pete Goss should be justifiably proud of this work. The detail is fantastic and the skill needed
to achieve that detail, greater still.

[vodaploda]

The architectural detail is stunning. Bravo.

[kjamison]

This is stunning. The attention to detail and the architecture is simply mesmerising. Wonderful!

[bobbysands]

I have been dreaming of a layout since I abandoned mine at ag 13. Now at 66, I am finally building a new one. After researching, IMO, nothing compares to the British stuff. It is all gorgeous and makes me wish I lived there.

[colinsewell]

Those buildings are superb. Who ever built those is a craftsman. Lovely modelling throughout. 👏👏👏

[Bobrogers]

I think I know which house I want to move into. Oh,
The detail is so realistic!

[JBX]

Someone put a lot of love into this and it shows

[ravenclaw]

This is the most beautiful model railway I have ever seen. The detail is incredible! It reminds me of the England I left 44 years ago.

[tripodcatz]

The people of the village gradually became suspicious of their circumstance when a young bloke from one of the local families attempted to go swimming in the river, only to find, to his utter confusion, that all the water was solid resin. To the townspeople's horror, they finally realized the explanation for why the train never really went anywhere and always carried them back to the same place.

[roberthunt]

This is a labour of love. I think I would like to live in this little world: the one we're stuck with right now is not quite so pleasant.

[NwaHp]

My mind is BLOWN! seriously wonderful! the little light flashing on the last cart..the art shop with all the pictures inside..The sounds of the metal tracks and air brakes! phenominal! I could mess about with this for hours on end. very very well done!

[modeloco]

Expertise shown here is phenomenal and yes, Knaresborough is a really beautiful place ❤

[mragrayson]

As a resident of Knaresborough I can say that this is awesome and incredibly accurate.

[davidnuttall]

Absolutely brilliant, such detail and fine workmanship.

[watmoughjohn]

I live in Knaresborough. This model is perfect. Stunning

[TerryMcGearyScotland]

Oh I just love these sets. The care and attention to detail just amazes me. Little ideal worlds. Perfection. A break from life’s too often sad realities.🙏👍