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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.
Men (and Ladies) Most Likely To Be Model Railway Enthusiasts
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Space Saving Idea: The Disappearing Fiddle Yard
A neat idea for small, space restricted, modellers. [...]
OO gauge vs N gauge
What I wish someone had told me before.
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What are the minimum vertical clearances for model trains – British standards
Don't run the risk of having your trains crash into tunnel roofs. Build to British standards for minimum vertical clearance and train heights and keep [...]
Should you paint a baseboard and what’s the best paint to use
Progress on my shed layout has been abysmal recently. And I can't blame the hot weather. [...]
The quickest way to ballast track?
Let's face it, no one likes the ballasting track. It's so time-consuming. But if you're just starting out and want a quick rather than perfect-looking finish [...]
How I keep my track clean
You can't stop your model railway track getting dirty but it doesn't have to cost a lot to keep it clean and your trains running smoothly. Here's what I do. [...]
Sounds good – audio effects for layouts
We've had sound in locomotives but what about sound in your buildings? [...]
Five unusual (and fun to watch) ideas from around the world for your next model railway layout
Let's face it: a lot, and I mean a lot, of model railways look the same. But they don't have to. [...]
Model Railway Baseboard, what is it
What is a model railway baseboard? Get the answer here in the Internet's biggest model railway glossary. [...]
Point Wiring: A quick tip to eliminate stalling
I get a lot of email around wiring points. They seem to cause endless problems. I'm working on a guide but in the meantime, here's a quick walkthrough and tip [...]
Building a shed fit for your model railway – 5 things you can do
Shed’s are the third most popular location for model railways yet they’re fraught with peril for layouts. Here’s how I’m equipping mine to make it the [...]
Boosting power on a Hornby model railway
If you've expanded a Hornby DC model railway set beyond the basic circle you may find your trains slow down in places. [...]
How one modeller joins track across boards
How to join track across baseboard sections is one of the most common questions I get asked here on ModelRailwayEngineer. Here's an interesting technique one [...]
Better Bends
If you have curves on your layout heres a quick technique that will make them look better. [...]
How to make embankments
Embankments? building? 'Oh come on!' I can hear you cry, what's difficult about that?
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The 5 best track laying tips I’ve learned in 10 years writing ModelRailwayEngineer
In the 10 years since I set up this blog I've visited more exhibitions and clubs than I can count; met hundreds of fellow model railway enthusiasts, and come [...]
Model Railway Backscene, what is it
What is a model railway backscene? Find the answer here in the Internet's biggest model railway glossary. [...]
Railways in a garage? One enthusiasts view
Following on from the recent post on fitting a garage out for a railway, here's another railway builders experiences of having a railway in the garage. [...]
Disguising tunnel access
Tunnels are great but they also present a problem. How to gain access to the track buried deep inside a tunnel without having ugly gaps in your scenery.
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