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Everything you need to know about building and creating model railways, including baseboards, track work, landscaping and DCC and DC electrics.
Monday Model Railway Factoid #3
Model Railways are usually built to a ratio of 1:76 (OO scale), 1:87 (HO scale) or 1:148 (N scale). But they can get a whole lot smaller! [...]
Beginner’s Q&A: How much does it cost to start a model railway?
If you want to buy a model railway for yourself, your son or daughter or perhaps a friend you may be trying to work out how much it costs. If so, this is just [...]
Beginners Q&A: How much space do I need to build a model railway
Thinking of building a model railway and wondering how much space you'll need? It's a question anyone building their first model railway asks and here's the [...]
When was the earliest model railway
New to model railways, this new series is just for you. Every Monday, will bring a new factoid, tip or fun fact to help you get up to speed with your new [...]
Is This The Most Expensive Model Railway Ever?
Model railways aren't the most expensive hobby, unless of course you have one of these...
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Project Update – Layout, Bedding, Wiring and Track Laying
I admit it. It's true I haven't posted an update on my layouts for a while and since the last report a lot has changed. So here's what's gone since then [...]
How to ballast model railway track, the definitive guide
Everything you need to know to safely and easily ballast your model railway with the best results, including top videos. a step by step guide and loads of [...]
How To Avoid 5 Easy & Common Track Laying Mistakes
In our eagerness to get trains running, we all often make mistakes when laying track but don't make these potentially expensive mistakes. [...]
Three And A Half Minutes To Build A Model Railway Baseboard
If you're thinking of building a baseboard for your model railway but think it's too complicated or difficult watch this. [...]
Yard Design 101: What you need to know about designing model railway yards
Think creating yards for your model railway layout is simple. There's a lot to them than you may think. Watch this and get the inside information plus loads [...]
Model Railways In Small Spaces | Ideas for The Space Limited
They may be small themselves but most model railways take up a fair chunk of space. You may think you don't have enough room in your home but there are still [...]
Watch the World’s longest model train
Sure it's a dull video, and is obviously built just to get the title rather than being a genuine model railway layout but if you want to see the longest model [...]
How To Get A Baseboard For Under £30 | Model Railway Baseboards
When first starting out building a model railway, it usually comes as a shock to find building a baseboard isn't quick or cheap. Here's a tip that'll get you a [...]
3 Tried and Trusted Track Soldering Techniques
One of the questions many model railway beginners face when moving up from basic sets is how to securely connect the power wires to the tracks of their [...]
Layout elements for beginners
Inglenook, switchbacks and wyes. Confused by layout elements? Here's a handy beginners guide. [...]
Building a Speedometer for model trains
Ever wondered how fast your model trains go? Here's a way to measure the speed of your trains on your model railway.
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How To Avoid The Two Ugly Sisters of Track Soldering Hell
Tried soldering wires to your model train rails? Fed up with melted sleepers and solder globules ruining the look of your track. Here's a handy tip for quick, [...]
The 17 must-have tools for building a model railway
The 17 indispensable tools for making model railways. [...]
Adopt This 30 Minute Pattern To Get More Done On Your Railway
Want to get more done on your railway? Want to finish it sooner? [...]
Model Railway Wiring Basics | Part 1 of Model Railway Electronics
New to model railways and confused by the wires, leads, boxes and connections or want to refresh your knowledge of the basic electrics involved? Here's the [...]