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New product news, layout progress reports, project updates and stories from my model-making experiences.

From workshop to studio

April 4, 20241749

A super realistic brazier with flickering flame effect for OO gauge model railways

March 4, 20241323

Valentine’s Day gift ideas for model railways enthusiasts

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Building your dream layout: A brick-by-brick guide to model railway buildings

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New! Exclusive model railway mug

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Triang R353 Yard Switcher

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How to paint skeletons (and skulls) miniatures in easy 5 steps

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The 2023 model railway survey

August 17, 2023Survey919

Making a miniature bird nest

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It has a name! Why my model railway is called White River Mills

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Model train tips & techniques

Model railway tips and guides to planning, designing, building and maintaining layouts for model trains, spanning all gauges, including N, 009, TT, OO and HO scale.

The best head magnifier for model making

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Best Static Grass Applicator for Model Railways in 2024

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The definitive beginners guide to setting up Hornby model railway

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Background scenic sounds

Sound

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40 Essential Model Railway Words You Need To Know

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How To Avoid 5 Easy & Common Track Laying Mistakes

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How to ballast model railway track, the definitive guide

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Scenery & terrain construction

Rivers, ponds, hills, roads, fields, trees and grass-making tips and techniques to help you make landscapes and scenery.

How To Make Landscape Scatter Materials On A Budget – Thrifty Thursday Model Building Tip, #1

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How to make hills – 5 steps from model making gurus

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How to make your own grass

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How to make model trees

Q&A Modelling,trees,War game terrain & buildings3689

How to make model trees on a budget

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How To Make Your Own Grass Tufts

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Model railway planning 

Model railway planning, track plans, layout design, track work, and inspiration for all gauges, including Hornby OO, HO, N gauge, 009 and Z gauge.

Pentewan Track Plan

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Six inspiring ideas and track plans to use for small spaces

Layout Ideas

Track Planning Software

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Yard Design 101: What you need to know about designing model railway yards

Model Railways In Small Spaces | Ideas for The Space Limited

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