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Chalk weathering tips that give stunning textured finishes
I've been looking for a way to get a super realistic rust effect on my trains. These two tips produced the authentic finish I wanted and even better used [...]
Watch this amazing floating model train
Where we're going, we don't need rails! Watch this model train use magnets and superconductors to float above the track. [...]
How To Avoid The Two Ugly Sisters of Track Soldering Hell
Tried soldering wires to your model train rails? Fed up with melted sleepers and solder globules ruining the look of your track. Here's a handy tip for quick, [...]
The 17 must-have tools for building a model railway
The 17 indispensable tools for making model railways. [...]
Understanding Model Railway Standards Organisations in 30 Seconds
Confused by the different standards. Baffled by NEM and NMRA and standards orgs? Here's what you need to know in 30 seconds. [...]
Bob Symes 6th May 1924 to 19th January 2015
Ambassador for railway modelling, inventor, engineer and TV presenter Bob Symes passed away yesterday, aged 90.
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Build An Authentic Coal Staithe In 5 Steps
No steam model railway is complete without a coal yard. Here's how to get make and paint your own staithe in 5 easy steps.
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Adopt This 30 Minute Pattern To Get More Done On Your Railway
Want to get more done on your railway? Want to finish it sooner? [...]
Model Railway Wiring Basics | Part 1 of Model Railway Electronics
New to model railways and confused by the wires, leads, boxes and connections or want to refresh your knowledge of the basic electrics involved? Here's the [...]
A Space Saving Idea For Compact Model Railway Layouts
If you're tight on space for your model railway layout or want a efficient way of moving trains over a large vertical distance you'll love this idea. [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Use Brass or Steel Rails
Buying railway track? Here's a great short and simple piece of advice that will let your trains run smoother and mean less work for you. [...]
Mini Project: The Potentially Perfect Layout
This morning I came across a potentially perfect small track plan for a shunting layout. [...]
This is what a 490 foot Brio train set looks like
David Harper's wooden railway is a epic work of love created over many, many, years and has now got so big it's outgrown his house! [...]
Weathering Tips | Five Great Tips To Improve Model Train Realism
Want to learn how to weather your trains? Here are six great model railway rolling stock weathering tips from the darkest corners of the web to get you [...]
How To Add A Super Realistic Rust To Your Model Trains
Abandoned rusted rolling stock is a frequent sight on many railways. Learn how to apply a cool rusted effects to old trains for that abandoned, left-behind, [...]
Model Railway Baseboard Construction | Avoid These 3 Painful Mistakes
There's nothing worse than building a model railway layout only to realise you've made a basic error. Avoid these 3 painful but easy mistakes when designing [...]
Par and St. Blazey in N Gauge, First Steps
As mentioned in a previous post, I've chosen St Blazey in Cornwall as a source for my next project. I took the opportunity of quiet time over the Christmas [...]
It’s Decided – Par & St Blazey it is
It's decided. After a lot of pontificating, I've finally picked the project I'm going to build for my next model railway: Par and St Blazey in [...]
Where’s Best To Build Your Model Railway
Wondering where to build your model railway? Loft, garage, shed or spare room? Here's the pros and cons of each. [...]
What’s the difference between DCC and DC trains – which is best?
When first starting out you'll undoubtedly come across two terms — DC and DCC. What does DCC mean, what are the differences? Which should you get? [...]