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Author: Andy Leaning
Wooden Train Sets – Where Do I Start?
If you're looking to buy a toddler their wooden first train set the choices can be mind boggling. Don't be daunted. This MRE guide to wooden trains will tell [...]
A Little Bit Of Poldark
In my previous post I mentioned that my layout was going to be based around mining. What I didn't say is where the idea came from... [...]
Project Update – Layout, Bedding, Wiring and Track Laying
I admit it. It's true I haven't posted an update on my layouts for a while and since the last report a lot has changed. So here's what's gone since then [...]
Making Wooden Tracks Fit Together
If your child is unhappy because their latest wooden railway track does't fit with their existing Brio or Bigjigs railway don't fret, all is not lost. [...]
How to ballast model railway track, the definitive guide
Everything you need to know to safely and easily ballast your model railway with the best results, including top videos. a step by step guide and loads of [...]
How To Avoid 5 Easy & Common Track Laying Mistakes
In our eagerness to get trains running, we all often make mistakes when laying track but don't make these potentially expensive mistakes. [...]
Three And A Half Minutes To Build A Model Railway Baseboard
If you're thinking of building a baseboard for your model railway but think it's too complicated or difficult watch this. [...]
5 Must Read Books For Model Railway Beginners for 2024
If you're just starting out in model railways, save yourself a lot of time and effort and read one or all of these 5 tip-packed books. [...]
The ABC Guide To Drybrushing – Add Extra Realism To Your Models
From vehicles and miniatures to building brickwork, dry brushing gives your models an extra dimension and makes the difference between a painted plastic model [...]
Yard Design 101: What you need to know about designing model railway yards
Think creating yards for your model railway layout is simple. There's a lot to them than you may think. Watch this and get the inside information plus loads [...]
How To build a wooden railway for your children
If your child loves trains, a wooden train set will be the love of his or her young life. But if you're new to wooden trains you may be wondering how to build [...]
St Blazy & Par Layout Project – Building Pictures
I recently visited Par in Cornwall, on which my long term layout will hopefully and partly be based, and while there took the opportunity to take some pictures [...]
What’s the best glue for…
Glue is a key component of any modellers tool kit. But there are so many different types available. Here's a quick run down of the major types of glue you'll [...]
Model Railways In Small Spaces | Ideas for The Space Limited
They may be small themselves but most model railways take up a fair chunk of space. You may think you don't have enough room in your home but there are still [...]
Watch the World’s longest model train
Sure it's a dull video, and is obviously built just to get the title rather than being a genuine model railway layout but if you want to see the longest model [...]
How To Get A Baseboard For Under £30 | Model Railway Baseboards
When first starting out building a model railway, it usually comes as a shock to find building a baseboard isn't quick or cheap. Here's a tip that'll get you a [...]
3 Tried and Trusted Track Soldering Techniques
One of the questions many model railway beginners face when moving up from basic sets is how to securely connect the power wires to the tracks of their [...]
How to make your own weathering powders using kids chalks
Looking for a quick, effective and cheap way to make weathering powders? It's your lucky day. [...]
Layout elements for beginners
Inglenook, switchbacks and wyes. Confused by layout elements? Here's a handy beginners guide. [...]
Building a Speedometer for model trains
Ever wondered how fast your model trains go? Here's a way to measure the speed of your trains on your model railway.
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