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Author: Andy Leaning
What are track codes and which is best – OO Gauge Code 100 or 75
Confused by OO gauge track codes? [...]
Walk Through – How I Created This Scene: scenery, track & viaducts – and Layout Progress
My N gauge model railway continues with another hill scene diorama nearly completed. Here's a quick walkthrough of how this was done and other recent [...]
Save money for your trains: make your own textured paint
If you build brick, stone or brick models for your railway the finish is all important. Normal paint is okay but texture paint gives an infinitely better [...]
5 ways to instantly make your railway look better
Even with the best intentions, things don't always work out how we'd planned. [...]
Men (and Ladies) Most Likely To Be Model Railway Enthusiasts
Is your name on the list? [...]
If Game of Thrones Had Trains
Trains versus dragons? [...]
Space Saving Idea: The Disappearing Fiddle Yard
A neat idea for small, space restricted, modellers. [...]
The Name Game
Looking for a realistic British name for your model railway. Here's 200 to get you started. [...]
Third Rail Tips
Building a modern era electric track layout? Wondering about that third rail? Here are a few tips to get you started. [...]
OO gauge vs N gauge
What I wish someone had told me before.
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What are the minimum vertical clearances for model trains – British standards
Don't run the risk of having your trains crash into tunnel roofs. Build to British standards for minimum vertical clearance and train heights and keep [...]
Should you paint a baseboard and what’s the best paint to use
Progress on my shed layout has been abysmal recently. And I can't blame the hot weather. [...]
The quickest way to ballast track?
Let's face it, no one likes the ballasting track. It's so time-consuming. But if you're just starting out and want a quick rather than perfect-looking finish [...]
How I keep my track clean
You can't stop your model railway track getting dirty but it doesn't have to cost a lot to keep it clean and your trains running smoothly. Here's what I do. [...]
Sounds good – audio effects for layouts
We've had sound in locomotives but what about sound in your buildings? [...]
Five unusual (and fun to watch) ideas from around the world for your next model railway layout
Let's face it: a lot, and I mean a lot, of model railways look the same. But they don't have to. [...]
Model Railway Baseboard, what is it
What is a model railway baseboard? Get the answer here in the Internet's biggest model railway glossary. [...]
Point Wiring: A quick tip to eliminate stalling
I get a lot of email around wiring points. They seem to cause endless problems. I'm working on a guide but in the meantime, here's a quick walkthrough and tip [...]
It doesn’t always work. Not with a Nokia anyway….
It's been a disappointing Bank Holiday weekend. And not just because of the rain. [...]
Sounds effects without DCC
If you've ever longingly looked or listened to the wonderful sound effects possible with DCC trains and wanted something similar for your DC locomotives Train [...]