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Tales from my workbench, shows reports and build project updates for my models and model train layouts.
Laying the track
Now for the fun part. [...]
Backscene Selection
For me, the back scenes of layouts are critical. [...]
Track planning on modular base boards
My exhibition layout has been designed with a track plan finalised but track plans for modular baseboards are slightly different to normal layouts. [...]
Making my first exhibition layout
It was just another email. [...]
A present to myself
I don't smoke. Or take drugs. And I only drink moderately. What I do have a weakness for is... [...]
Organising and storing my paints
Life in lockdown continues, as does the move to our new house, which is putting a damper on my man-cave activities.
Instead, I've been looking at ways to [...]
Update: a move and new space for train tinkering
For a good reason posts have been lacking here recently but with a little luck that will change after Christmas. [...]
Can you help?
It's that time of year again when we share love and goodwill. [...]
Triang Merton Factory
One of my layouts, the Wandle Valley, will feature the old Tri-ang factory in Merton. Sadly, the building is no longer there which makes modelling it difficult [...]
A family visit turns into railway reconnaissance
It wasn't planned but a family visit turned up an expected surprise and a massive aid to my layout construction.
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Rebuild, revise or carry on?
Well that's annoying. [...]
A trip down memory lane
As mentioned in a previous post, I've recently rediscovered a few of my long lost childhood trains. [...]
Which are you?
Recently while making space for some of my father's things, I came across an old issue of Railway Modeller magazine. [...]
Richard Leaning, Dad.
This isn't a post I expected or wanted to write. [...]
£35 Model Railway In A Box Conclusion, part 8
Although the core of the model railway in a box challenge wasn't completed last time, there were a few little bits around the layout I wanted to tidy up. [...]
Now I am become Stig, the model builder
How I went full Stig of the Dump for the sake of my models. [...]
Attempt on model railway world speed record – miniature Mallard to try and break 186mph record
Model railway enthusiasts will be looking to break a world speed record this weekend. [...]
Book a stay in a miniature model railway home, height restrictions apply
Okay, this isn't really about model railways, but hey, it's in conjunction with the world's largest model railway and it's for a good cause and that's all the [...]
ModelRailwayEngineer nominated for the BMRA Awards – Vote Now!
ModelRailwayEngineer has made it through the nomination round for the 2018 British Model Railway Awards and now it's your chance to vote for the winners. [...]
A look back at 2018, including the best of ModelRailwayEngineer from the last 12 months
Another year has come and gone, the fifth year of this blog in fact, and it's been without a doubt the best year yet. Here are the most popular articles on [...]