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Tales from my workbench, shows reports and build project updates for my models and model train layouts.
From workshop to studio
Today, I'm sharing with you a major transformation that has taken place in my world - the reorganisation of my workshop into a model-making studio. [...]
New! Exclusive model railway mug
The exclusive Model Railway Engineer mugs are back in stock. [...]
Triang R353 Yard Switcher
My ever-increasing Triang collection continues to grow, with the acquisition of the delightful Tri-ang R353 Yard Switcher. And it could be ideal for a [...]
The 2023 model railway survey
It's that time again! [...]
Making a miniature bird nest
Making model bird nests.
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It has a name! Why my model railway is called White River Mills
After much contemplation, countless cups of tea, and a dash of inspiration, I've finally given my 009 exhibition layout a name: Welcome to White River [...]
An optical illusion
It's been bugging me for ages. [...]
Front of house for the exhibition layout
From the very start of constructing this layout, I've intended the layout to be boxed in. [...]
MRE still on track?
Every so often I review MRE and check it's still on track. [...]
Taking a new tool for a spin
When old and cherished hand tools meet the ease, speed and convenience of a modern power tool. [...]
Making a model derelict barn
Making a scratch built barn to hide the fiddle yard entrance on the layout was a lot of fun. [...]
Adding animals
As a break from building construction for the layout, I painted a few more animals that will be live around the railway. [...]
Covid brings about a new man-cave
Time for a new home... Again.... [...]
Finishing touches
I've recently finished another building for my exhibition layout. Well, it'll do for now. [...]
Scratch building a 4mm scale storage shed
How the storage sheds for White River Mills where constructed. [...]
I didn’t mean to do that
How working on the model river lead to flooding one of my points with masking fluid! [...]
Making a river, exhibition layout
Starting on the scenery. [...]
Mission impossible: The impossible railway
I've seen some bonkers model railways over the years but nothing compares to this. [...]
Building an OO scale mill house
Building a mill house. [...]
Revision, exhibition layout
With the baseboard construction and track laid down, I've had a chance to plan some of the detail of the layout and typically this highlighted a problem. [...]