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Author: Andy Leaning
Great Model Railway Challenge : How You Can Make Your Own Model Railway Like Theirs
If you've been watching the Great Model Railway Challenge on Channel 5 and want to build on your own railway, here's a roundup of tips and techniques you'll [...]
The tale of the errant fish plate
Fish plates are fiddly things but I didn't think I'd spend most of a morning fighting with one. [...]
A hot little tip for keeping your glue flowing
I use a lot of Revell Contacta glue. It's ideal for all manner of model making jobs. But there's a problem with them. [...]
What magic is this? How do I get working bicycles on my model railway?
You've probably seen moving cars, buses and lorries on model railways but how about bicycles complete with cyclists, their legs furiously moving up and down? [...]
Boot fair bargains – How I picked up a locomotive and controller for under £10
Who says model trains are expensive? [...]
What is the best glue for laying track – Hornby or Peco, it’ll hold both
Today, I'm going to answer one of the most common questions that pops up in my mailbox and in the ModelRailwayEngineer community group. What's the best glue to [...]
This train dates back the 1880s and is still played with can you guess where?
There can't be many of us who haven't seen this train at one time or another. [...]
Model railway baseboards: the complete guide
Everything you need to know about model railway baseboards. The complete guide including modular, open frame and flat top boards for model trains, construction [...]
DCC Sound Speaker Comparison – make your locos sound better
Adding sound chips to your locos makes a world of difference to a layout but not all model train speakers are created equal as Richard Croft from Road and [...]
How to recreate sunburnt fields
Do something different with your model railway scenery and landscape and create a summer heat wave in miniature. [...]
Model Railway Fiddle Yard, what is it
What is a model railway fiddleyard? Find the answer here, the Internet’s biggest model railway glossary. [...]
FREE model railway card building kits, where to get them
Looking for free buildings for your model railway? Paper and card-building kits are simple to make, realistic and best of all there are lots of them available [...]
Add cropmarks to your fields and add novelty and realism to your layout: sunday scribbles
Here's a quick little tip to add realism and uniqueness to your layout. [...]
Building Bridges: How to make bridges for your model railway
Want a bridge on your model railway? There's more to it than you might think. [...]
Instant inspiration – modellers to follow on Instagram
I'm a BIG fan of Instagram. I find it a huge source of inspiration for my modeling and there are some really great folks there happy to share and suggest [...]
Puzzled by Paints? Model Making Painting Basics 1: Acrylics – what you need to know
Acrylic paints are one of the most popular types of paint used for model making but what's the difference between the different makes, the varnishes, and [...]
How to outmanoeuvre the carpet monster
In the threads of my carpet lives a monster. [...]
A stable aid to let you keep modelling when your hands shake
If tremors and shakes are keeping you away from your model making, this handy accessory will be a game changer for your modelling. [...]
Light up with Magnets – How to easily and flexibly illuminate your buildings
A simple technique for wiring your buildings for lighting while still allowing them to be easily moved and worked on.
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Solar Shed Power – how to harness the power of mother nature for convenient and efficient power
Need power for your shed or garage layout, workshop and workbench? Here's how to harness mother nature. [...]