I'm beginning my first attempt at a 009 layout. I'm roughly following the plan for John Thorne's Scrubbs Lane Yard (NEWS July 1999). For many of the structures he used the Airfix Napoleonic Farmhouse, which apparently is no longer available. I would welcome suggestions as to other buildings that might be suitable. Thank you!
There is currently one on ebay at £50.
For alternatives have a look at the continental manufacturers such as Auhagen or Faller and you should find suitable buildings. You could try the wargaming community as well, they may have something, for 00 scale the nearest is called "20mm scale" and is roughly 1:73.5. Walled farmhouses are quite a common set up for many farms in northern mainland Europe.
I think you may need to define what you are aiming for, as a "Suitable building" for any layout does somewhat depend on where and when the layout is set - as sugegstions of portacabins or reinforced concrete towers for your Edwardian-era layout set in Japan, as an extreme example, may not be seen as 'suitable'!
Have a look at Petite Properties (https://www.petite-properties.com/railway-models), who do a range of laser cut mdf & card kits. I've not tried any of theirs but have seen good results from those that have.
Metcalfe (https://www.metcalfemodels.com/) have been around for some time now with their card kits.
A Google search on "laser cut model railway buildings" also beings up quite a number of potentially useful sites, selling both full kits and components.
Ultimately one could always set to with sheet materials, a straight edge and modelling knife and scratchbuild. If you do go down that route then one source of drawings is local council planning offices, as whenever any planning application for planning permission for modifications to an existing building should be accompanied with architectural plans which are often available to view (and download) online. I managed to get a set of drawings for the rather attractive ex-bank building at the top of the road that way, and such a source may potentially useful if you wanted inspiration of what the vernacular buildings of Aberdeen look like despite you being based in (say) St Ives in Cornwall. Equally looking at estate agent's websites is a useful source of photographs of buildings from your area of interest (and can be useful if your layout is set overseas).
Hope that helps...
I've reminded myself of John's layout in the archive (thanks for the reference). Looking at it the same same sort of atmosphere could be created by any series of buildings. Julien has suggested the Petite Properties range and very nice they are too. I would point you towards the Wills Scenic kits from Peco, not necessarily for building as intended, but for adapting. Kits like the Wayside Station, the Goods Yard Store, the Station Garage, the Corrugated Iron Chapel, the Timber Yard and the Stone & Timber Barn, may be suitable sources, but there are plenty of others.
https://peco-uk.com/collections/product-wishlist/wills?page=1&view=48&layout=grid (https://peco-uk.com/collections/product-wishlist/wills?page=1&view=48&layout=grid)
Julian
Just to say that 009 Sales have quite a large selection of unmade Auhagen buildings in the pipeline. Currently Sales are not operating, of course, and they have not yet been logged for sale, but they will come through before too long (hopefully). In the meantime it might be worth dropping an email to Lee, the Sales Officer, if you are looking for something particular and he can then at least let you know whether we have it.
The Sales Team.
if you are talking about the battle of waterloo farmhouse then I have one .contact me on feldon@otenet.gr
Thank you, everyone. I've taken Alan up on his offer. When I've made more progress, I will contact the Sales Team and see what else that is suitable is available.
Paul