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Author: Andy Leaning
Which are you?
Recently while making space for some of my father's things, I came across an old issue of Railway Modeller magazine. [...]
Will OO trains run on HO track?
OO and HO gauge model trains are the most popular but can you run OO trains on HO track? [...]
How to paint eyes
Look into my eyes. Not my eyes, those on my models. They're not good. But after following the tips here, I can see them getting a lot better. Enough of the [...]
Richard Leaning, Dad.
This isn't a post I expected or wanted to write. [...]
Holding foam board and plasticard in place when gluing
When making buildings from either foam board, plasticard (styrene sheet) or card - such as Metcalfe kits - a common problem is how to hold the various pieces [...]
Pentewan layout update: redesigning the fiddle yard
Progress on my HOe layout continues but I run into a problem that required a revision to the track plan of the fiddle yard. [...]
How big (or small) are N gauge trains: photos and dimensions
If you are thinking about getting an N gauge train you might be concerned about how small (or large) they are? Are they too small see or handle? How do they [...]
The best recipe for ballast glue
What is the best glue for model railway ballast? Find the answer here. [...]
The Best Thickness For Plywood Model Railway Baseboards
What thickness of plywood is best for a model railway baseboard? [...]
What military models are suitable for a OO gauge Hornby model railway
There are loads of different military model scales available but which are best to go alongside your OO gauge, Hornby, trains. [...]
The definitive guide to making model scenery
So you've laid the track and have your trains running merrily around. Great work! Brunel and Stephenson would be proud. But now what? How do you make that [...]
Looking for a different railway to model? Watch this sumptuous video for something different
Fed up with the standard English branch line railways or American CSX layouts? How about a railway with trains 3Km in length in some of most spectacular [...]
How many inches in height do I need for my incline
Confused about inclines and how many inches you need to raise your track to go over other track? Here's what you need to know. [...]
Incredible Model Railway Facts, Figures and World Records
Ever wondered what the fastest model train is? How about the most expensive or longest model railway?
Here are all the surprising world-record breaking [...]
Black, grey or white: What colour to use for plastic model primer
There's a lot of debate about what colour to use as a primer and undercoating on models and miniatures but for me the answer is simple. [...]
There’s a world-record for model trains pulling a real train??? Watch the incredible video
Model trains pulling a full-size locomotive? How many trains would it take? Can it even be done? [...]
Is Z scale smaller than N scale
N and Z scales are the two smallest widely available model train scales, but which is smaller? [...]
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. [...]
Masters Brush Cleaner, review
If you do a lot of painting you'll undoubtedly go through a lot of brushes. I did. But not any more. [...]
DIY point control with Meccano – Frank Hornby’s creations meet
Take two of the UK's greatest toy inventor's best products; add a sprinkle of ingenuity and you have DIY point control that Frank Hornby himself would be proud [...]