A little world.
Endless possibilities.
Step into a miniature world! Come and see incredible trains in action on Sri Lanka’s largest automated model railway — then shop locomotives, miniature buildings, scenery and digital control equipment, with expert support from people who love model railways.
More than a store — a miniature world to explore
The Turnout is a model railway attraction as well as a shop. Come and watch the trains run, then browse the store and talk to the team.
🚂 Now openStep into a miniature world! 🚂✨ Sri Lanka’s largest automated model railway, The Turnout, is now open. Come experience the magic and see these incredible trains in action.
Automated trains
Watch trains run on their own across the layout — the largest automated model railway in Sri Lanka.
Upcountry scenery
The layout depicts the beautiful landscape of the Uva Province and the scenic upcountry railway.
HO scale detail
Sri Lanka’s largest HO scale layout, with miniature landscapes, towns and realistic train movement.
For every age
A day out for families, children and railway enthusiasts — and a nostalgic treat for adults.
Only the first image is a photo of The Turnout found online; the other two are illustrative stock scenes. Add your own photos and a short video of the layout before launch, and check you have permission to use any third-party images.
Expecting a crowd? Reserve your day.
If you are coming as a family on a busy day, or bringing a special crowd — a school trip, birthday party, club or large group — pre-book your tickets for that day before you visit, so your spot is ready when you arrive.
- Choose any open day: Wednesday to Saturday
- Pick an arrival time between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
- Groups and special crowds are welcome — tell us your size
- The team confirms your booking on WhatsApp
How to get to The Turnout
We are on Kanatta Road in Seeduwa, close to the A3 Colombo – Negombo road and the Seeduwa railway station.
Getting here
- By car: From Colombo take the A3 towards Negombo, and turn onto Kanatta Road when you reach Seeduwa.
- By bus: Take a Negombo-bound bus and get off at Seeduwa, then it is a short tuk-tuk ride or about a 1.5 km walk.
- By train: Alight at Seeduwa station, then take a tuk-tuk or walk for roughly 20 minutes.
Travel times and tuk-tuk fares are approximate; please confirm directions by phone if needed.
Find your next project
From your first starter set to a detailed, computer-controlled layout, browse by the part of the hobby you want to build.
Featured products
Product cards demonstrate how your real catalogue could display photos, categories, pricing and a quick-add basket.
Demo note: model railway sample images are sourced from external websites and need suitable usage permission for a live shop. Replace with your own product photos, exact specifications, stock status and confirmed prices. The logo image is linked from the supplied Facebook page; if Facebook blocks it, upload the original logo file and replace the image URL.
Services for railway builders
Make your expertise part of the business: customers can shop for equipment and also request help to get it working.
DC / DCC Setup
Guidance for selecting controllers, wiring a layout, decoder installation planning and understanding system compatibility.
Discuss your setup →Technical Troubleshooting
Support for locomotive running issues, track power, wiring faults, decoder configuration and control problems.
Request technical help →Layout & Scenery Advice
Ideas for track plans, miniature towns, realistic scenery, lighting, accessories and making the most of your space.
Plan a project →From idea to running trains
A clear process helps hobbyists feel confident, especially when choosing technical products for the first time.
Discover
Browse products by category, scale, system or project goal.
Choose
Compare key details and add products to a demo basket or ask for advice.
Build & run
Contact the team for product availability, purchasing and technical support.
Got a railway challenge?
Tell us about your layout, equipment or project. The demo form shows how service requests could be collected on the finished website.
- DC and DCC equipment guidance
- Product compatibility questions
- Layout planning and accessories
- Fault finding and technical support
Prefer a conversation?
Connect this section to your business WhatsApp, email or support system at launch.
Ready to build your miniature world?
Find the pieces, get the advice and bring your railway to life.