Make. Paint. Build: Hints, tips and advice for model train enthusiasts, model makers and miniaturists
Workbench
Tales from my workbench, shows reports and build project updates for my models and model train layouts.
Can you help?
It's that time of year again when we share love and goodwill. [...]
A trip down memory lane
As mentioned in a previous post, I've recently rediscovered a few of my long lost childhood trains. [...]
How to wire Circuitron Tortoise Point Motors
Here's a quick simple guide to how I wire my Tortoise slow-motion point motors and use them with Lever operated passing contact switches. [...]
Attempt on model railway world speed record – miniature Mallard to try and break 186mph record
Model railway enthusiasts will be looking to break a world speed record this weekend. [...]
A not so little bit of Lego trains
Regular readers of this blog will know I focus on traditional model railways, Hornby etc. But occasionally I like to play with other forms of tiny train, Lego [...]
2018 British Model Railway Award winners: ModelRailwayEngineer honoured
The winners have been announced. [...]
Book a stay in a miniature model railway home, height restrictions apply
Okay, this isn't really about model railways, but hey, it's in conjunction with the world's largest model railway and it's for a good cause and that's all the [...]
Scratch building steam trains
I'm a big fan of Tested.com so when they cover scratch building model steam trains I can't help but watch. [...]
ModelRailwayEngineer nominated for the BMRA Awards – Vote Now!
ModelRailwayEngineer has made it through the nomination round for the 2018 British Model Railway Awards and now it's your chance to vote for the winners. [...]
A look back at 2018, including the best of ModelRailwayEngineer from the last 12 months
Another year has come and gone, the fifth year of this blog in fact, and it's been without a doubt the best year yet. Here are the most popular articles on [...]
BRMA Awards Time
It's time. [...]
The City on the Edge of Forever
No, this isn't about a StarTrek themed model railway — how cool would that be! — but a quick tip on how to stop views into a different time and space from [...]
Top marks to Märklin for this but where’s the Hornby version?
Watching this you could be forgiven for thinking John Lewis have started selling model trains. [...]
Great Model Railway Challenge What I Learned
I was glued to my TV last night watching the first episode of Great Model Railway Challenge. Here's one great tip I picked up. [...]
How to outmanoeuvre the carpet monster
In the threads of my carpet lives a monster. [...]
Making my model railway man-cave a bit more comfortable
I spend a lot of time in my model railway man-cave. It's time to add a few creature comforts. [...]
Mixing Hobbies: Trains, Lego & Gardens
I challenge you to watch this and not want a Lego steam train in your garden!
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Share Your Tips & Progress – a new forum for Model Railway Builders
You can now share your trials and tribulations, layout progress, photos/videos and tips and ideas and chat with friends and thousands of other model railway [...]
Making models with Mamod
Using a Mamod engine and Wilesco accessories as model making workshop? Will it work?
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From tin-cans to trains – an engineering project for 2018
Can I build a fully working model train but using a Sterling engine instead of steam? [...]
