KMS Railtech

KMS Railtech, a model railway shop in Alford, Aberdeenshire

KMS Railtech is an independent retailer based at Unit 6, Donside Industrial Park, Donside Road, Alford, in Aberdeenshire. The shop presents itself as Scotland's digital model railway specialist and stocks models in 2mm N gauge, 4mm OO gauge and 7mm O gauge. Its range extends beyond rolling stock to DCC (Digital Command Control) equipment, decoders, point motors and track.

The company describes itself as one of a small number of authorised DCC Concepts stockists in the UK and says it uses those products on its own layouts. It also carries the full DCC Concepts range and lists other DCC brands including ESU, Gaugemaster Controls, Gaugemaster DCC, Gaugemaster Infinity and Lenz.

Rolling stock, track and layout materials

The catalogue is organised by scale and gauge, covering 2mm N, 4mm OO, 7mm O, G Scale, Narrow Gauge, OO9/HOe, TT:120 and Z Gauge. Within each of the main scales it separates coaches, locomotives and wagons. Alongside the trains, the shop stocks buildings, lighting, lineside kits, point motors, scenics, signals, track, wiring and tools.

KMS Railtech also sells its own KMS Exclusives and KMS Works lines, with dedicated sections for 2mm, 4mm and 7mm exclusives. Among the model railway brands listed are Accurascale, Bachmann, Bachmann Branchline, Cavalex Models, Dapol, EFE Rail, Graham Farish, Heljan, Hornby, Kato, LGB, Peco, Rapido Trains UK and Revolution Trains. The site highlights an exclusive HAA/HFA/CDA range by Cavalex Models and a Revolution JNA/MMA model as available in stock.

Radio control, kits and brick builds

The business has diversified beyond railways. It stocks radio control cars, trucks, monster trucks, excavators and tractors, presented as reasonably priced options for children and adults alike. The radio control section covers ready-to-run models in 1:10 and 1:16 scales, including the Fazer Series and PD Racing brushed and brushless cars, plus Tamiya pre-built RC and RC kits. Trucks, construction and farm models are grouped separately, with agriculture, commercial and emergency, and construction categories, alongside Double E RC farm and Tamiya trucks and tanks.

Power, radio and spare parts are also sold, including chargers, PD Racing 1:10 and 1:16 spares, radios, wheels and tyres. Radio control brands named on the site include Arrow Max, Carson, Double E, Gens Ace, Joysway, Koswork, Kyosho, PD Racing, Power HD, Sanwa and Tamiya.

Plastic kits form another category, with ICM and Italeri aircraft and military models and Tamiya aircraft, bikes, cars and military kits. The shop also carries modelling supplies such as Badger airbrushes, paints and brushes, scenics and Tamiya paint. CaDA brick builds are a further addition, described as compatible with LEGO and starting at £3.99, spanning cars, construction, military, space and robot, steam and creative series, with some pull-back and radio-controlled models usable with an app.

Slot cars and competitions

Slot cars appear under the hobbies section, and the site reported the arrival of Scalextric stock, including a battery-operated My First Scalextric set, accessory packs, straights, curves and crash barriers. KMS Railtech also runs prize draws and competitions, including a like-and-share free entry draw for a Tamiya Lunch Box kit and everything needed to build it.

Buying, shipping and shows

Purchases can be made in person at the shop or online, and the company states that it ships worldwide. It also says it does not capture actual payment until the goods are physically in hand. Staff are described as railway modellers with extensive knowledge who provide help and advice.

KMS Railtech attends model railway shows from the north of Scotland to Alexandra Palace in London, with stops including the SECC, Perth, NEC, Stafford and Milton Keynes, and offers show special offers at its purple stand. Individual lengths of PECO Flexitrack are sold at shows because the company says it is unable to ship them. The shop closes when staff attend a show, with the closure posted on the website and on Facebook; the site noted that the next event was Stafford Railway Circle at Stafford County Showground, with the shop out of the office from 24 to 28 September 2026 and limited access to phone and email during that period. A mobile number on the door allows customers to call a member of staff when the shop is closed for other reasons.