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Model Railways
Everything you need to know about building and creating model railways, including baseboards, track work, landscaping and DCC and DC electrics.
Fixing buildings down
How to secure buildings to the baseboard but still allow them to be removed later. [...]
Model train wiring for dummies
The best instructional/reference books to help you get started with model railway electrics.
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How to attach wires to model train track
Moving up from track clips to attaching power wires to track? Here are 3 techniques, how to do each and the pluses and minuses of each. [...]
Making OO scale model plants and pots
How to make outdoor ornamental plants and pots for stations, gardens and building fronts. [...]
Setting up my Christmas tree train
I've finally gotten around to setting up my Christmas tree and am now starting on the Hornby train to go under it. [...]
Model Snowmen: how to make an oo gauge Snowman
Want a snowman for your Christmas train set or Winter diorama? Don't have a meltdown making them. Chill out and and follow this simple guide to making your own [...]
Is cork underlay needed for track?
This is question that comes up frequently, here are my thoughts. [...]
Signalling – Basics: Point Roding
How steam-era railway signalling was controlled. [...]
Backscene Selection
For me, the back scenes of layouts are critical. [...]
Ferrules, how and why to use them
Want to improve your electrical wiring contacts? Meet the electrical ferrule. [...]
Improve your Christmas train set with these 5 charming extras
If you have or are planning to have a Hornby OO scale model train running around tree or dinner table this Christmas, bring it to life with these delightful [...]
Heat shrink protecting T junction cable joins
How to insulate wire T solder joints with heat shrink tubbing. You can't just slide heat shrink tubing over a T joint. [...]
A primer on wire sizes
Using the right wire for a model railway will not only be cheaper it'll make the wiring easier. But what are the right sizes of wire to use. [...]
Best wire stripping tool for model railways and household electrics
The easiest, fastest and best way to cut and strip wires for electrical work. [...]
Layout soldeirng tips for wiring you can trust
A step-by-step pictorial guide to soldering strong, reliable, wiring. [...]
Z Gauge Vs OO Gauge
OO gauge is the most popular UK model railway gauge, Z gauge is the smallest commercially available model trains. Both have strengths and weaknesses. Here's [...]
The best model railway controllers for DC / analogue layouts
Want to upgrade from the standard model train controller? Not sure which controller to buy? This is my guide to picking the best analogue to fit your budget [...]
Resources for Triang railway collectors
No man is an island and no collector can amass the perfect collection all by him (or her) self. Here are contacts, resources and businesses I've found useful [...]
Is this the world’s smallest every model railway
There are lots of contenders to the smallest model railway but NOTHING I've seen comes close to this one.
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How to make the three most common woodwork joints
If you're building a model railway baseboard from wood you'll need to join various bits of wood together. Here's how to make the three most common wood work [...]