CJM Models - The Bespoke 'N' Gauge Specialists
CJM Models - Established 1st September 1987
Twenty years is a long time for any business and it is indicative of a journey, an evolution, a story of success, CJM is no different.
Business is about planning, setting objectives, achieving targets, development and maximising potential. CJM is all of those. It is also a great deal more, it's about passion, craftsmanship, artistry and creation. Each model having been lovingly produced by hand using the finest components to the most exacting standards. In many respects a work of art.
CJM was conceived out of a desire to improve upon the models that graced my own model railway. It is that background that set the objectives for CJM "Accuracy", "Finish", "Performance" and "Reliability". So began a journey...
Along the way there have been key moments the meeting of Bernard Taylor in 1988. Involvement with Eurotunnel in 1992. The creation of the Saturn chassis in 1998. As well as many other people and companies that have helped CJM evolve.
Throughout the web site as well as seeing that evolution you will marvel at CJM's range of models. There are few words and many pictures yet they convey the bespoke nature of the business, the passion and the objectives set in 1987 that are as important today.
Virtually all the models depicted in this web site belong to customers. Many have been customised to their exacting requirements. Each one has taken many months to create and all achieved or exceeded their expectations.
It is this level of acclaim that is your guarantee of satisfaction.
Chris Marchant - Proprietor
CJM Models - The Early Years
CJM has it's origins in repainting and detailing propriety models primarily from Graham Farish. Below are some examples of these early models.
Class 37 and 40 from 1987
CJM class 20 and class 91 Heavily super detailed from circa 1990
CJM re-sprayed Fleishmann SNCF 22xxx, 22403 TTU 'Neuves-Maisons' in RFD/SNCF livery. Used in pairs prior to class 92's on freight through the Channel Tunnel circa 1994
CJM Models - Today
Today CJM has moved far beyond the early days of repaints. Now, with its own range of highly detailed models fitted with CJM's own super smooth, ultra powerful Saturn chassis we are redefining the standards that can be achieved in N gauge. With each new model added to our range this standard is pushed further! Throughout the product and gallery pages the superb scale detail, paint finish and weathering techniques are cruelly enlarged for all to scrutinise and admire.
CJM still hold true to its roots and will paint, super detail and re-chassis your chosen class 37, 47, 50 and 55, transforming what otherwise would be a standard model into a hand crafted master piece. Below are images of a fully transformed 37, 47 and 50.
CJM Class 47 - 47150 Freightliner livery.
Special features include full cab interiors with drivers, 3D cut away buffer beams with full pipe work and screw coupling on one end. The body has been fully super detailed to include roof vents, exhaust port, multiple unit connections, marker lights and headlights. Finished off with full heavy / faded weathering. Fitted with CJM's own Saturn 4 Twin Flywheel Dive chassis, bogie frames and battery boxes.
CJM Class 37 - 37519 'Loch Eil' - Red Stripe Railfreight livery
(A customer special with a Highland flavour). Super detailed body with heavy weathering and washed cabs. Fitted with CJM Saturn 3 Chassis
CJM Class 50 - 50041 'Bulwark' - Large Logo Blue livery.
Featuring detailed cab fronts with new jumper boxes / cables, super detailed body, cab interiors, and CJM Saturn 5 chassis. Freshly painted and already grime and dirt are creating the characteristic 50 look of the 80's.