Hints, tips and products for model train and railway enthusiasts.
Fixing & connecting wires together without soldering
If you struggle with joining wires — such as track feeders to bus wiring — this is for you. [more]
Looking for 00-9 Scale Buildings?
Looking for 00-9/HOe scale buildings? [...]
Trains stalling on Electrofrog points?
Trains stalling on Electrofrog points? Here’s the one solution I’ve found. I hope it works for you too.
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How to fill gaps between your rails
If you've ever laid track and found you have an unsightly gap between two sections here's an easy little trick to conceal it and help your trains run easier. [...]
Great Model Railway Challenge What I Learned
I was glued to my TV last night watching the first episode of Great Model Railway Challenge. Here's one great tip I picked up. [...]
Great Model Railway Challenge : How You Can Make Your Own Model Railway Like Theirs
If you've been watching the Great Model Railway Challenge on Channel 5 and want to build on your own railway, here's a roundup of tips and techniques you'll need to make your [...]
The tale of the errant fish plate
Fish plates are fiddly things but I didn't think I'd spend most of a morning fighting with one. [...]
A hot little tip for keeping your glue flowing
I use a lot of these glues. They're ideal for all manner of model making jobs. But there's a problem with them. [...]
When is the The Great Model Railway Challenge on TV: episode dates and times
The Great Model Railway Challenge is Channel 5's latest TV series on model railways. Here's how and when you can watch it. [...]
What magic is this? How do I get working bicycles on my model railway?
You've probably seen moving cars, buses and lorries on model railways but how about bicycles complete with cyclists, their legs furiously moving up and down? [...]
Boot fair bargains – How I picked up a locomotive and controller for under £10
Who says model trains are expensive? [...]
What’s the best glue for laying track – Hornby or Peco, it’ll hold both
Today, I'm going to answer one of the most common questions that pops up in my mailbox and in the Model Railway Engineer community group. What's the best glue to fix your [...]
This 1880’s toy train still lives on and it’s famous but can you guess where it’s used?
There can't be many of us who haven't seen this train at one time or another. [...]
DCC Sound Speaker Comparison – make your locos sound better
Adding sound chips to your locos makes a world of difference to a layout but not all model train speakers are created equal as Richard Croft from Road and Rails finds out.
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Summer Heatwave: How to recreate the tortured sunburnt fields of 2018 in model form
Do something different with your model railway scenery and landscape and create the 2018 summer heat wave in miniature. [...]
FREE model railway card building kits
Looking for a cheap way to get buildings for your model railway? Paper and card building kits are simple to make, realistic and best of all there are lots of them available [...]
Add cropmarks to your fields and add novelty and realism to your layout: sunday scribbles
Here's a quick little tip to add realism and uniqueness to your layout. [...]
Building Bridges: How to make bridges for your model railway
Want a bridge on your model railway? There's more to it than you might think. [...]
Instant inspiration – modellers to follow on Instagram
I'm a BIG fan of Instagram. I find it a huge source of inspiration for my modeling and there are some really great folks there happy to share and suggest ideas. Here's my list [...]
Puzzled by Paints? Model Making Painting Basics 1: Acrylics – what you need to know
Acrylic paints are one of the most popular types of paint used for model making but what's the difference between the different makes, the varnishes, and thinners; when would [...]
How to outmanoeuvre the carpet monster
In the threads of my carpet lives a monster. [...]
