About Us

Founding of the company

 

Rose & Rose Models was founded by father-and-son team Brian and Joe Rose. Both have been active volunteers at Shillingstone Railway Station for over ten years, helping to rebuild the line and taking part in shunting and diesel locomotive operations.

It was during a conversation with the station shop manager that the idea took shape — to design and manufacture highly detailed, historically accurate railway models based on the buildings they knew so well.

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Drawing on their experience in architectural visualisation, computer-aided design and 3D modelling, they set out to create models that went further than most. Every building features a fully detailed interior, which can be viewed by removing the roof or looking through the glazed windows. This level of realism sets the models apart and brings an extra sense of life to any layout or diorama.

Their first releases are based on the historic buildings at Shillingstone Station on the former Somerset & Dorset Railway.

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Display Ready & Model Kits

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Models are available in two ranges:

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• Display Ready — expertly hand-painted and fully assembled, ready to place on your layout straight from the box

• Model Kits — unpainted kits that give you complete freedom to choose colours, weathering and finish. Each kit includes detailed instructions, a sticker sheet, glazing (where applicable) and recommended colour schemes.

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