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Layout Construction
Tips, techniques and guides to model railway construction, including baseboards, track planning, backscenes and track work.
How To Save Your Railway From Being A Track Only Tragedy
It's all too easy to start building a model railway with great intentions but then get stuck, never to get beyond the track-laying stage. The trains are left [...]
Model Railway Backscene Masterclass + 6 Tips
If there's one thing that will bring your model railway to life perhaps more than any other it's a background picture. Here's the definitive guide to choosing, [...]
Cheap, Quick and Safe Track Cleaning
Every so often it's a good idea to give your model railway or train set track a quick clean to remove grease and dirt that naturally builds up. Here's a [...]
N Gauge Track Laying – How To
Lay N gauge track flawlessly with this comprehensive collection of hints, tips and guides. [...]
Tools To Successfully Build A Model Railway Baseboard
Making baseboards and tables for your model railway seems straight forward but the construction can often go wrong. Very wrong. The good news is that it's [...]
Even the darkness will not be dark to you
Here's a quick tip for anyone building on tunnels for their railway. [...]
Everything You Need To Know To About N Gauge Track Codes
Confused by track code numbers? Here's an excellent couple of video's that explain the differences between code 40, 55 and 80 N gauge track. [...]
The Big Picture
Every so often it pays to take a step back, review the big picture as your layout progresses and check it's coming together as a whole. It was on one such [...]
How To Turn A Garden Shed Into A Model Railway Eden
Thinking of putting your model railway in the garden shed. Read this before going any further.
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How to safely ballast points in 4 simple steps
Ballasting track is pretty straightforward but points are a whole different game! But it needn't be that troublesome, here's a quick video and four-step [...]
How to lay and fix track with pins
Laying and fixing track doesn't seem difficult. But then you try it. It's surprising how many problems can be avoided with the benefit of hindsight.
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Model Railway Baseboards – A Low Cost Alternative
Looking for an easy, quick, alternative to setting up your model railway on the dinner table or floor? Here's a low cost alternative that won't break the [...]
How To Pick The Right Ballast For The Most Realistic Model Railway
The ballast on railways wasn't always grey and if you want your model railway to be authentic you'll need to get the colour and texture right on your layout. [...]
The Origins of Ballast – Monday Model Railway Factoid, #5
Even wondered what the origins of ballast are and why it's even called ballast? Read on for the fascinating history of the small grey stones found between [...]
Where to put a simple model railway: 3 suggestions
If you're building a simple model railway for your children or perhaps are just starting out and only want to dabble you don't need a fixed dedicated home for [...]
Hiding the gap between baseboards
If you have portable baseboards and want to hide the gap between them when the layout is joined up this tip I saw on an exhibition layout could be just the [...]
How To Remove Glued Ballast From Model Train Track In Five Easy Steps
If you want to re-use track that has ballast glued to it you'll probably be wondering how to recover the track and remove the ballast. Here's how I solved the [...]
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. [...]