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Author: Andy Leaning
DIY People – Making Your Own OO and N Scale Figures
I'm constantly on the look out for tiny plastic people in new or unusual positions that will add interest to my model railway. While browsing the other day I [...]
Tools To Successfully Build A Model Railway Baseboard
Making baseboards and tables for your model railway seems straight forward but the construction can often go wrong. Very wrong. The good news is that it's [...]
Lights, Camera, Trains, Lego, Action!
Watch in awe as trains load and unload coal on this huge, and frankly bonkers, computer controlled Lego railway. Is there anything it doesn't do? [...]
The Beginnings Of A Cornish Tin Mine: Landreath Model Railway – Update
At long last I've got around to starting on the foam board scratch-build of my Tin-mine engine house. [...]
Grass — Everything You Need To Know
Grass fields add life and realism to your railway, as seen in this photo of Miniature Wunderland in Germany.[/caption]If you want to bring your model railway [...]
What Isambard Kingdom Brunel could teach us about model railways
Looking for advice on how to build a model railway? Who better than Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the greatest ever engineer and patron saint of [...]
Build Fences For The Price Of A Box Of Matches
Fences are everywhere and if you want your model railway to look realistic you'll want them on your layout.
Here's a how to make fences yourself for little [...]
Even the darkness will not be dark to you
Here's a quick tip for anyone building on tunnels for their railway. [...]
How to add realism and life to your model railway – a tip from award winning layouts
If you ever look at your railway and think there's something missing, this is for you. [...]
What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting A Model Railway
Building a model railway can be fun, challenging, and rewarding, but it's easy to make mistakes and overlook important details when starting. Here are some [...]
Everything You Need To Know To About N Gauge Track Codes
Confused by track code numbers? Here's an excellent couple of video's that explain the differences between code 40, 55 and 80 N gauge track. [...]
How To Get A Hornby Train Set Without Breaking The Bank
Let's be honest, model trains and railways aren't a cheap hobby. It can cost a LOT but it can be done on a budget. [...]
Lego + Brio Wooden Trains = Super Toy Train
How to combine two childhood favourite toys to make one awesome train. All the fun of classic wooden trains with all the imagination and creativity of [...]
9 Quick And Easy Wooden Train Set Layout Ideas
Looking for track plan ideas for your child's wooden railway set? Here are 9 quick and easy designs they'll enjoy building and playing with.
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What travelling 54,000 miles by train taught me about model railways
What travelling 54,000 miles by train has taught me about keeping my model railway in tip-top condition.
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When Dry Brushes Die
Dry brushing is a great technique for weathering and wall painting but it kills your brushes. What then? [...]
The Top 3 Advantages Of DC Model Trains
DC model trains have a lot of advantages over their digital counterparts. Read the top 3 advantages here. [...]
Roll the Wagons
Make your wagons and coaches look and run better with this quick and easy tip. [...]
What are you struggling with while building your model railway?
If you're stuck and frustrated with a particular part of your model railway and can't figure out how to build or fix it I'd love to hear about it and help [...]