--- title: "Famous Trains Model Railway — check charity number 1126173 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Famous Trains Model Railway a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1126173. Education/training charity based in Burleigh Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/famous-trains-model-railway retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:01:02.855Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Famous Trains Model Railway is a registered charity (number 1126173) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £7,963 (year ending 2025-04-05). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Famous Trains Model Railway? Registered charity number 1126173 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Burleigh Drive Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £7,963 Website [www.famoustrains.org.uk](http://www.famoustrains.org.uk/) ## What does Famous Trains Model Railway do? TO ADVANCE THE ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC VISITING MARKEATON PARK IN DERBY IN THE SUBJECTS OF RAILWAY HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING AND OPERATION, BY PROVIDING A 1:76 SCALE MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT IN A BUILDING. TO HELP VOLUNTEERS GAIN APPROPRIATE SKILLS IN CARPENTRY, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS, ELECTRONICS AND MODELMAKING. TO RAISE FUNDS FOR REGISTERED CHARITY 1058991 RAILWAY CHILDREN. ## What causes is Famous Trains Model Railway registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Famous Trains Model Railway yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Famous Trains Model Railway is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=famous-trains-model-railway&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.famoustrains.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Famous Trains Model Railway a legitimate charity? Yes. Famous Trains Model Railway is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1126173) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Famous Trains Model Railway's charity number? Famous Trains Model Railway's charity number is 1126173. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1126173? Search 1126173 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Famous Trains Model Railway do? TO ADVANCE THE ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC VISITING MARKEATON PARK IN DERBY IN THE SUBJECTS OF RAILWAY HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING AND OPERATION, BY PROVIDING A 1:76 SCALE MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT IN A BUILDING. TO HELP VOLUNTEERS GAIN APPROPRIATE SKILLS IN CARPENTRY, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS, ELECTRONICS AND MODELMAKING. TO RAISE FUNDS FOR REGISTERED CHARITY 1058991 RAILWAY CHILDREN. Does Famous Trains Model Railway have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Famous Trains Model Railway. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Famous Trains Model Railway? Famous Trains Model Railway's website is http://www.famoustrains.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1126173).