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The £35 Challenge

£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. [...]

£35 Model Railway In A Box Update, part 7

cliff face
I've failed and it's bitterly frustrating. [...]

£35 Model Railway Update: Building the buildings and cliff face, part 6

project update £35 model railway
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

dock £35 model railway
Since my last update, things have developed with the project; the dock has water; dock side & walls have been made and the track laid. [...]

Electrics, an update on the £35 Model Railway Project, part 4

diy model railway controller track wiring
The electrics: A gamble that worked but I'm behind schedule. [...]

The £35 model railway challenge: project history

In the summer of 2017, I set myself a challenge to see if a model railway could be built for £35.   [...]

Railways in a box, the £35 project update, part 3

Making A Model Railway In A Box
More haste, less speed. [...]

Can it really be done? Project Update part 2

It seemed like a good idea... But then reality came knocking. [...]

The £35 model railway challenge, part 1

Can a working model railway be built for £35?  I'm going to try and I'll give £100 to charity if I fail. [...]