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Author: Andy Leaning
A masterclass in model storytelling
Just look. Look, stare and imagine. [...]
Tiny Train Thursday, The Hornby R3528 LB&SCR Terrier
This Thursday's random train is the one of the iconic Terrier's, the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway (LB&SCR) Stroudley Terrier 0-6-0T Number 4 [...]
Sound, smoke, lights and a flickering firebox in N gauge
If you model in N gauge and have watched in envy as OO and HO modellers show off the sound, smoke and lights of their locos you'll want to see this. [...]
Reducing Track Noise Levels
Track construction techniques to minimise noise.
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£35 Model Railway In A Box Update, part 7
I've failed and it's bitterly frustrating. [...]
A Day At The 2018 London Model Engineering Exhibition
A day spent with the smell of oil, grease and steam.
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Making models with Mamod
Using a Mamod engine and Wilesco accessories as model making workshop? Will it work?
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Creating landscapes, tips from Constable
John Constable is one of England's most famous and greatest painters. Here's what we can learn from this master landscape artist to create your own beautiful [...]
What is a static grass applicator
Transform your model landscapes with a static grass applicator. Learn what it is and how it works in this informative read.
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Fixing & connecting wires together without soldering
If you struggle with joining wires — such as track feeders to bus wiring — this is for you. [...]
Recording Your Rolling Stock
Quick question: How much would it hurt if you lost all your trains?
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A handy modelling tool
If only I had more fingers.
That’s something almost every modeller has uttered at one point or another.
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How To Make Your Own Rerailer – Z, N or OO gauge
This is a creative DIY tip for making your own portable rerailer is almost too simple. [...]
Track Cleaning: How to clean track, the 2024 definitive guide
Here's a little secret. [...]
Who was Timothy Hackworth?
Timothy Hackworth has now largely been forgotten, but he was was a key figure in the early development of steam locomotives, was influential in the first [...]
The best of both in 4ft square
How to have a railway that looks good from a distance with lovely large landscapes features but also works up close with lots of detail visible in your figures [...]
Coupling Explained – Hornby, Triang, Bachmann and Dapol couplers
Correcting an omission. [...]
Review Märklin 81701 Z Gauge Train Starter Set
It’s happened again and I was powerless to resist. [...]
£35 Model Railway Update: Building the buildings and cliff face, part 6
It's been a while, too long, but here's an update on my £35 model railway challenge project. [...]