The NSW N Scale Group was formed in 1988 following discussions at an exhibition between various modellers who had, firstly an interest in modelling to “N” scale of 1:160 and secondly were keen to model NSW outline. At that time there was almost no commercially made rolling stock readily available (and is still scarce for some models). As a result of the group being formed, several modellers with good modelling skills and know-how created “Cottage Industries” to build various models or kits for sale to modellers, usually through a group such as ours.