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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 [...]
BRMA Awards Time
It's time. [...]
Railway in a box, Hobbit vineyard
A while back I acquired a wine box. I was about to throw it out when I idea struck me. [...]
Top marks to Märklin for this but where’s the Hornby version?
Watching this you could be forgiven for thinking John Lewis have started selling model trains. [...]
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. [...]
How to outmanoeuvre the carpet monster
In the threads of my carpet lives a monster. [...]
Cornwall Continued…
As long term readers of MRE will know, I've got a bit of a thing about Cornwall and it's where the first element of my bigger layout is being based on. [...]
Making my model railway man-cave a bit more comfortable
I spend a lot of time in my model railway man-cave. It's time to add a few creature comforts. [...]
What you can learn from E.T.
Can it really be 36 years? [...]
Mixing Hobbies: Trains, Lego & Gardens
I challenge you to watch this and not want a Lego steam train in your garden!
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Share Your Tips & Progress – a new forum for Model Railway Builders
You can now share your trials and tribulations, layout progress, photos/videos and tips and ideas and chat with friends and thousands of other model railway [...]
£35 Model Railway In A Box Update, part 7
I've failed and it's bitterly frustrating. [...]
A Day At The 2018 London Model Engineering Exhibition
A day spent with the smell of oil, grease and steam.
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Making models with Mamod
Using a Mamod engine and Wilesco accessories as model making workshop? Will it work?
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£35 Model Railway Update: Building the buildings and cliff face, part 6
It's been a while, too long, but here's an update on my £35 model railway challenge project. [...]
So the scenery starts: £35 project update, part 5
Since my last update, things have developed with the project; the dock has water; dock side & walls have been made and the track laid. [...]