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Welcome to the Chinese Railway Model Encyclopedia. It's slightly different in appearance from the old www.qj6639.com website. In the near future I would like to get the encyclopedia set up to run in PHP format, which will tailor suit each individual's search results, for example; by scale, manufacturer, model type, era, brass, etc. At the moment it is sorted by manufacturer only. A friend of mine has offered to assist with this (thankfully), as PHP script is well beyond my programming skills, but it will have to stay the way it is until we can both find time (a very rare and precious commodity in my house!) to see it through. Nevertheless, I hope you find the below resource useful. As always, if you know of any models I've missed, please send me the details - for the contact page, click here.


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Alexander Models - Steam locomotive kit (HO)
Bachmann Branchline - Steam locomotive (OO)
Bachmann Brassworks - Steam locomotive (G, HO & O scale)
Bachmann China - Steam, diesel & electric locomotives & rolling stock (HO)
Bachmann Industries - Rolling stock (HO)
Bachmann Spectrum - Steam locomotive (HO)
Beijing Wanxuda Railway Equipment - Freight cars (HO)
Black Diamond Models - Diesel Locomotive(HO)
Brekina Models - Vehicles (HO)
Broadway Limited - Diesel locomotive (HO)
Busch Gmbh - Vehicles (HO)
CMR Line - Electric Locomotives (HO)
Del Prado - Static Locomotives (N)
DJH Models - Steam locomotive kit (HO)
Dom Models - Diesel locomotive (HO)
DXDC - DCC decoders with sound for Chinese locomotives
Frateschi - Diesel locomotive (OO)
Good Wish SKy Model Company Ltd - Rolling stock (HO)
Haidar - Diesel/Electric locomotives (HO)
Imon - Brass steam locomotives, passenger cars (HO)
Kairyu - Steam locomotive (HO)
Kato - Steam/Electric locomotives (N)
KTM - Brass steam locomotive, passenger cars (HO)
MicroAce - Steam locomotive, passenger cars
MiniaturModelle - Vehicles (HO)
Model Works - Structures (HO)
Motivity Age - Steam, diesel & electric locomotives (HO, 1:66 & O scale)
MTC Model - Electric locomotives, passenger cars (HO)
Peak Horse Hong Kong Buses - Vehicles (HO)
Preiser - Figures (G)
Rietze - Vehicles (HO)
Roco - Electric/Diesel locomotives (HO)
Tenshodo - Steam locomotives (HO - 1:80 & 1:87)
White Dragon - Freight cars (HO)
Zeyi Models - Static models (HO)
Other - Everything else (HO)


Alexander Models

Alexander Models is a small British Company that produce white metal kits, chiefly for the European market. One of their products may be of great interest to Chinese modellers searching for a small Chinese steam shunter.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Steam Locomotive XK2 Class 0-6-0t HO Scale (1:87) White Metal Kit No


Bachmann Branchline

Bachmann Branchline is a subdivision of the Bachmann line and concentrates solely on UK stock in OO scale (1:76). Bachmann China used the Bachmann Branchline 2-8-0 Austerity for a limited edition KCR version (prototype info - 12 of these ex-War Department locomotives were used in and around Hong Kong from 1947 until the early 1960's).

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Steam Locomotive WD "Austerity" 2-8-0 OO Scale (1:76) Ready to Run No


Bachmann Brassworks

Bachmann Brassworks is a subsidary of Bachmann China and have produced a small handful of Chinese steam locomotives in G & O scale and a great number of other international types. For the mainstream masses, they have so far produced three different variations of the DF4-D locomotives in HO scale.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Steam Locomotive "Rocket of China" Class 2-4-0t G Scale (1:32) Ready to Run (brass) No
Steam Locomotive QJ Class 2-10-2 G Scale (1:32) Ready to Run (brass) No
Steam Locomotive QJ Class 2-10-2 O Scale (1:48) Ready to Run (brass) No
Diesel Locomotive DF4-D Class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run (brass) No


Bachmann China

Bachmann China is the heavy weight amongst manufacturers of Chinese prototype models in HO scale, starting the movement in 1999 with their DF11 diesel. Their models are very affordable and of extremely high quality. Bachmann China's products are so often called Spectrum or Liliput, however Bachmann China is its own entity which makes only Chinese prototype models. Please note, the review for the DB3 4-4-4t streamlined steam locomotive is also listed in the encyclopedia under Kairyu and Tenshodo. Also the entry for the P70 box cars are built by Bachmann China for new company, "Good Wish Sky Model Company"

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Steam Locomotive DB3 Class streamlined 4-4-4t HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Steam Locomotive JSb Class 2-8-2 HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Steam Locomotive QJ Class 2-10-2 HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Steam Locomotive QJ2 Class 2-10-2 HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming soon!
Steam Locomotive SY Class 2-8-2 HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Diesel Locomotive DF4-B Class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Diesel Locomotive DF4-D Class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Diesel Locomotive DF7-G Class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Diesel Locomotive DF8-B Class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Diesel Locomotive DF11 Class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Diesel Locomotive DF11-G Class (double unit) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Diesel Locomotive ND2 Class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Diesel Locomotive ND5 Class (ph1) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Diesel Locomotive ND5 Class (ph2) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Diesel Locomotive NJ2 Class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No
Electric Locomotive SS4-G Class (double unit) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming Soon!
Electric Locomotive SS7C Class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming Soon!
Electric Locomotive SS8 Class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Electric Locomotive SS9-G Class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Electric Locomotive CRH Class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run (Static?) No
Electric Train CRH3 Class (5 car set) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No
Tram Double decker Hong Kong Tram OO Scale (1:76) Ready to Run No
Tram Shanghai Tram On30 Scale (1:48) Ready to Run No
Freight Car C64/k Class Gondola HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Freight Car C80 Class gondola HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Freight Car D38 Class heavy duty flat car HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Freight Car GQ70 Class Tank Car HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Freight Car L18 Class Cylindrical Hopper HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Freight Car P64/65 Class Box Car HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Freight Car P70 Class Box Car HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No
Freight Car S11/12/13 Class Caboose HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Passenger Car 22 Class RW/Soft Sleeper HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming soon!
Passenger Car 22 Class RZ/Soft Seater HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No
Passenger Car 22 Class XL/Baggage Car HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming soon!
Passenger Car 22 Class YW/Hard Sleeper HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming soon!
Passenger Car 22 Class YZ/Hard Seater (original release) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming soon!
Passenger Car 22/b/c Class YZ/Hard Seater HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming soon!
Passenger Car 23 Class CA/Dining Car HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming soon!
Passenger Car 25G Class YW/Hard Sleeper HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming soon!
Passenger Car 25G Class YZ/Hard Seater HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming soon!
Passenger Car 25K Class YW/Hard Sleeper HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No
Passenger Car 25K Class YZ/Hard Seater HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming soon!
Passenger Car 25K Class Double Decker SRZ/Soft Seater HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming soon!
Passenger Car 25K Class Double Decker SYZ/Hard Seater HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming soon!
Passenger Car 25T Class RW/Soft Sleeper HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming soon!
Passenger Car 25T Class RW/Soft Sleeper (Tibet) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Coming soon!
Passenger Car 25T Class YZ/Hard Seater (Tibet) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No



Bachmann Industries

Bachmann Industries is the US branch of Bachmann. Several of their base products were painted in Chinese liveries.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Freight Car Open Gondola (KCR) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No
Freight Car C16 class gondola HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No
Freight Car G60 class tank car HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Freight Car J2 class livestock car HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Freight Car K70 class 3 bay hopper HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Freight Car M4 class Ore car HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No
Passenger Cars Non-Prototype cars HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No



Bachmann Spectrum

Bachmann Spectrum is a subdivision of the Bachmann brand and concentrates solely on high quality models of US prototypes.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Steam Locomotive Russian Decapod 2-10-0 HO Scale (1:87) Kitbash Option No


Beijing Wanxuda Railway Equipment

Beijing Wanxuda Railway Equipment is a new company, possibly the same or a subsidiary of Zeyi models, as I've heard they are made in the same factory as Zeyi. Their first product is an NX17k flat car with a (Zeyi) 40' container.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Freight Car NX17k Class Flat Car HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click


Black Diamond Models

Black Diamond models is a company based in Australia. They tend to specialize more in Queensland (Australian) Railways, but have ventured into other areas including Hong Kong & Taiwan.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Diesel Locomotive EMD G12 Class (KCR) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No



Brekina

Brekina is a model company which produce some extremely high quality vehicles in HO scale.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Road Vehicle Hong Qi Premier Limousine HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No
Road Vehicle Ford Transit Van (Schenker, Hong Kong) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No



Broadway Limited

Broadway Limited is a relatively new company that makes some very fine HO scale models with sound in US outline. (Perhaps an obsolete entry in the encyclopedia, given Bachmann China's RTR ND5 model - has been included for completeness).

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Diesel Locomotive ND5 (GE C36-7) HO Scale (1:87) Kitbash Option No



Busch Gmbh

Busch Gmbh is a model company based in Germany which produce some extremely high quality vehicles in HO scale. Iveco Turbo Daily's are a common sight in Northern China.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Road Vehicle Iveco Turbo Daily Vans/Light Trucks HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No



CMR Line

A new born company based in China with their first release due in late April 2011, the SS3 electrics. These will be released in two color schemes, the standard pale green/white/copper coming first, followed by the dark green/white the following month. The prototype photos show excellent details and I look forward to reviewing them in the very near future. Welcome to the encyclopedia, CMR!

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Electric Locomotive SS3 class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click



Del Prado

Del Prado have produced a range of static (i.e. no mechanism) N scale locomotives to form their world series of locomotives. They are very affordable and seem to be in very good supply on eBay, a very useful resource for the brave Chinese N scalers to convert to working models!

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Steam Locomotive RM Class 4-6-2 (model is 4-6-4) N Scale (1:160) Ready to Run, Static No
Diesel Locomotive DF4-D "1898 Mao ZeDong" N Scale (1:160) Ready to Run, Static No
Electric Locomotive SS8 Class N Scale (1:160) Ready to Run, Static No



DJH Models

DJH models are renowned for making some of the finest white metal kits and ready-to-run models available. They produce prototype models from all over the world.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Steam Locomotive KD6 Class 2-8-0 (USATC 160) HO Scale (1:87) White Metal Kit Coming soon!



DOM Models

DOM Models is a Hungarian manufacturer that produce models of European diesels. One of their models is the M44 class diesel, which was used in China as the ND1 class. They look to be very good quality, but are also extremely expensive and seem to be near impossible to find.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Diesel Locomotive ND1 Class HO Scale (1:87) Kitbash Option No



DXDC

A Chinese based company that produces sound decoders for Chinese model trains, aimed generally at the domestic market. Their products are quite well priced and more Chinese prototype models are coming soon.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
DCC Sound Decoder For Bachmann DF4-B/D & DF11 diesel Locomotives HO Scale (1:87) Replacement Board Coming soon!
DCC Sound Decoder For Bachmann DF7-G Diesel Locomotives HO Scale (1:87) Plug In No
DCC Sound Decoder For NJ2 Diesel Locomotives HO Scale (1:87) Plug In No
DCC Sound Decoder For QJ Steam Locomotives HO Scale (1:87) Plug In No
DCC Sound Decoder For Haidar DF3 Diesel Locomotives HO Scale (1:87) Plug In No



Frateschi

Frateschi is a Brazilian company which produce models of South American prototype models, one of which was also used in China/Hong Kong. Note OO scale size.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Diesel Locomotive EMD G12 Class (KCR) OO Scale (1:76) Kitbash Option No



Good Wish Sky Model Company Limited

TYpically Chinese named company, "Good Wish Sky Model Company limited is a new company. So far they have released only one product (September 2010), the P70 class box cars, with the manufacturing contracted to Bachmann China. These are very similar to Bachmann's own P64/P65's, but have roof vents and may be slightly taller. Only one livery (black) so far with 6 road numbers.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Freight Car P70 Class Box Car HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No
Structure Railyard Light towers HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No



Haidar

Haidar is a fairly new Chinese manufacturer and are putting a big push on the earlier post-communist Chinese models. They have at least four new models in the pipeline.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Diesel Locomotive DF3 Class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Diesel Locomotive DF4B Class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run (brass) No
Diesel Locomotive DF4C Class HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run (brass) Coming soon!
Electric Locomotive SS1 Class (late) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Freight Car C62 Class Gondola HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run (brass) Yes - Click



Imon

Imon company of Japan, is a model railway manufacturer who although usually make Japanese models, have recently started adding some very beautiful Chinese models to their inventory. The models themselves win hands down on details and features over any other brand (although I've not been privileged enough to operate or own one yet)

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Steam Locomotive JF Class 2-8-2 HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run (brass) No
Steam Locomotive QJ Class 2-10-2 HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run (brass) No
Steam Locomotive SY Class 2-8-2 HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run (brass) No
Passenger Cars 22/22b/23 Class - YW,YZ,RW,CA,XL HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run (brass) No



Kairyu

Kairyu is Bachmann's (including Liliput, China, Spectrum, etc..) parent company. Only one model has been branded as such and was built by Bachmann China for Tenshodo of Japan. The same review is listed in the encyclopedia under Bachmann China and Tenshodo.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Steam Locomotive DB3 Class streamlined 4-4-4t HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click



Kato

Kato (Tomix) is a world famous Japanese brand that have produced a couple of models of interest for Chinese modellers who model/collect N scale.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Steam Locomotive KD Class 2-8-0 (9600 class) N Scale (1:160) Kitbash Option No
Passenger Train Set Ktt (Electric Re460) x 2 & passenger cars N Scale (1:160) Ready to Run No



KTM

KTM is a world famous brass manufacturer, turning out exquisite brass models, usually North American. They have recently produced a gorgeous brass SL7 pacific steam locomotive with matching passenger cars.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Steam Locomotive SL7 Class 4-6-2 HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No
Passenger Cars "Asia-Go" Articulated cars HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No



Microace

Micro Ace is a Japanese company that produces Japanese N scale models. They have produced the Chinese (Japanese built) SL7 4-6-2 in three different liveries. Matching passenger cars were produced to be in a set with the engine, although the locomotives are (were) available separately.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Steam Locomotive SL7 Class 4-6-2 N Scale (1:160) Ready to Run No
Passenger Cars "Asia-Go" Articulated cars N Scale (1:160) Ready to Run No



MiniaturModelle

MiniaturModelle produces Ho scale vehicles, including a range of Russian GAZ-51 trucks. The prototypes were copied by the Chinese and manufactured by Jueczin.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Road Vehicle Jueczin Trucks (GAZ-51) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No



Model Works

Model Works is a new company that produces Chinese houses, allegedly in Ho scale. There are many types which cover many architectural styles found around China.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Structures Houses (various) HO Scale (1:87) Paper Kit No



Motivity Age

Motivity Age is a new Chinese model manufacturer, aimed squarely at the static model market. So far they have produced models in 1:66 scale, O scale and HO scale. From the photographs I've seen on the internet, as well as a very professional color glossy brochure, the details look quite good on the 1:66 scale models, less so on the O scale steamers where a few areas such as the wheels look slightly out of proportion.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Steam Locomotive JF Class 2-8-2 (various versions) O Scale (1:48) Ready to Run, Static No
Diesel Locomotive DF11 Class 1:66 Scale Ready to Run, Static No
Electric Locomotive SS9-G Class 1:66 Scale Ready to Run, Static No
Electric Locomotive CRH-2 Class HO Scale Ready to Run, Static No
Electric Passenger Train CRH-2 Class x2 & passenger cars HO Scale Ready to Run, Static No
Electric Locomotive CRH-5 Class HO Scale Ready to Run, Static No
Electric Passenger Train CRH-5 Class x2 & passenger cars HO Scale Ready to Run, Static No



Model Train China

MTC (Model Train China) is a company that produced SS3 electric locomotives and passenger cars. I believe the company has gone belly up, which is not surprising as the prices were roughly the same as Bachmann and products, but the quality was no where near either.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Electric Locomotive SS3 (various versions) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No
Passenger Cars (various versions) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No



Peak Horse Hong Kong Buses

Peak Horse Hong Kong Buses have made a series of highly detailed double decker Hong Kong buses in HO scale. I have found seven different types. As of May 2010, they are available on clearance through Hattons (find their site under the links tab under 'retailers').

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Road Vehicle Double decker Dennis Bus HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No



Preiser

Preiser specialize in producing figures (i.e. people, animals etc) in nearly all scales. As a general note, most Preiser figures are made in HO or N scale and can be adopted for Chinese layouts, however the below are specifically made for them.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Figures Chinese Track Workers G Scale (1:32) Ready to Run No
Figures China Rail workers/passengers/people HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Figures Chinese Track Workers HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No



Rietze

Rietze Automodelle are a large German based company that produce road vehicles in HO scale of just about any world prototype.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Road Vehicle Audi 80 Police (China) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Road Vehicle Ford Mondeo Police (Hong Kong) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No
Road Vehicle Setra S315 Bus (2008 Beijing Olympics) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No



Roco

World famous Roco has a couple of locomotives of use to modelers of the KCR (Hong Kong/Southern China based railway). High quality and pretty costly.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Diesel Locomotive ER20 EuroRunner (KCR) HO Scale (1:87) Kitbash Option No
Electric Locomotive KCR Ktt (Re460) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run No



Tenshodo

Tenshodo is one of Japan's most experienced model railway companies. They generally produce brass locomotives in-house of US and Japanese prototypes. Please note the review of the DB3 4-4-4t streamlined steam locomotive is also listed in the encyclopedia under Bachmann China and Kairyu.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Steam Locomotive DB3 Class streamlined 4-4-4t HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Steam Locomotive KD55 Class 2-8-0 (9600 class) Japanese HO Scale (1:80) Kitbash Option (brass) No



White Dragon

White Dragon commissioned a short run of Chinese B6 reefer cars production cars in Europe.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Freight Car B6 Class Reefer HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click



Zeyi

Zeyi are based in Beijing and have been turning out just about anything they can think of. Unfortunately most of these models are static or in scales that nobody really actively collects . Still, there are a couple of good products and the rest have been added for completeness.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Electric Train (Set) DJJ Class "Blue Arrow" Train HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run, Static No
Accessory 20' & 40' China Rail Containers HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run Yes - Click
Various Rolling Stock Various HO - G Scale (1:87-1:32) Ready to Run, Static No



Miscellaneous

I have very little information regarding the models listed here. They have been listed for completeness.

General Prototype Scale Model Type Review
Maintenance of Way Tamper Car (China Rail) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run, Static No
Electric e.m.u. head unit KCR Metropolitan Train HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run, Static No
Electric e.m.u. head unit KCR Metropolitan Train (Hong Kong) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run, Static No
Electric e.m.u. head unit MTR Metropolitan Train (Hong Kong) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run, Static No
Light Rail Car MTR Light Rail Car (Hong Kong) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run, Static No
Electric Locomotive HXD1B Double unit (one only w/model) HO Scale (1:87) Ready to Run, Static No




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