Welcome to jnr models

JNR Models is the privately owned Australian wholesaler of the high quality Japanese model railway brand, Kato (Japan).

Welcome to our revamped website, we will be adding news and product updates soon.

Some parts of the site are still under construction.

Thanks for visiting.

Our Products

US Prototype Models

Including track, buildings, parts and electrics.

Japanese Prototype Models

Including steam locomotives, electric locomotives, diesel locomotives, passenger cars, rolling stock, track, buildings, parts and electrics.

European Prototype Models

Including track, buildings, parts and electrics.

HO Scale Track & Accessories

Including track, buildings, parts and electrics.

Trams

Including tracks. 

N Scale Track & Accessories

Including track, buildings, parts and electrics.

Our Story

JNR Models is based in Melbourne, Victoria and owned and operated by Stephen & Belinda Atchison. Stephen has over 40 years experience in the Model Railway retail industry.

Stephen & Belinda have owned Branchline Pty Ltd, a leading Model Railway retail store, for 25 years and JNR Models for 7 years.

 JNR Models are the exclusive Australian & New Zealand importers of the high quality Japanese brand KATO (Japan). Distribution of Kato products is via independent hobby & speciality retailers in both Australia & New Zealand.

Wholesale Information

JNR Models do not retail directly to the general public. If you would like to purchase any of these items for yourself please visit the find a retailer section to find your nearest store. For those wanting to become a wholesale client of ours please contact us via email to discuss.

Find a retailer

For a retailer closer to you, we work with many stores located throught Australia. Click the link for a list by state.

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We’d love to hear from you!