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Author: Andy Leaning
The best dehumidifiers to keep your model railway safe (and keeping your trains run smoothly)
If your man cave is in a shed or log cabin in your garden or spare room and you have humidity problems, your railways and models are at risk. After a bit of [...]
Best (and cheapest way) to add extra trains to a kids wooden train set
If your son or daughter loves their wooden train set and you want some more imaginative and inspiring trains for them to use with it, these make an ideal gift [...]
Improve Locomotive Running with Graphite Pencils – How and Why
Want to improve the smoothness and reliability of your trains? All it takes is a pencil. [...]
How to paint skeletons (and skulls) miniatures in easy 5 steps
Painting miniature bones and skeletons can be a daunting task, but it's actually quite simple with the right techniques and materials.
In this quick [...]
Time for a new screwdriver set
I recently treated myself to a new screwdriver set. [...]
Electric train sets Vs model railway set: what’s the difference?
Model railway train sets and electric train sets are both great hobbies for people of all ages. But what's the difference between the two?
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The 2023 model railway survey
It's that time again! [...]
Making a miniature bird nest
Making model bird nests.
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It has a name! Why my model railway is called White River Mills
After much contemplation, countless cups of tea, and a dash of inspiration, I've finally given my 009 exhibition layout a name: Welcome to White River [...]
An optical illusion
It's been bugging me for ages. [...]
How prevent, find and fix model railway track voltage drops
Voltage drop is a common problem in model railways, especially when you start adding more track and accessories and is one of the most common causes of [...]
How to polish, buff, sand and drill polymer clay
Wondering how to get your polymer clay pieces gleaming with a professional sheen? Whether you're crafting intricate jewellery or detailed figures, discover how [...]
5 Key Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Hornby Model Train Set
Thinking of getting your first train set? With so many packs available, it can be tough to know which train set is right for you. [...]
Making an animated bonfire or campfire
How to make a miniature bonfire for OO gauge model railways, with buit-in lighting, it glows and flickers just like a real fire! [...]
Making an animated outhouse
Time for a break. [...]
Front of house for the exhibition layout
From the very start of constructing this layout, I've intended the layout to be boxed in. [...]
The best glue to use with static grass applicator
Not getting the results expected from a static grass applicator? The problem may be the glue being used. [...]
Pentewan Track Plan
Here's a plan for one of the most enjoyable layouts I've built.
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Peter Pan Layout
Embark on a magical model railway journey around Neverland with this plan designed for the forever young at heart.
This captivating layout idea, crafted [...]
Ash puddles
Here's a neat little tip from Sam for making puddles in and around ash pits. [...]