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How to make reliable track-carrying bridges across baseboards

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Bridges between baseboards? Here are three components to span the gap. [...]

Six simple steps you can use to make glorious model mud

how to make model mud for a diorama or model railway
Mud glorious mud. Or it is until you try to recreate it in model form. Here are six simple steps you can follow to make marvellously messy mud.   [...]

Garden Railway Buildings – The Best Materials To Use

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"Honey, do we have money in the railroad budget for replacing the movie theatre building"? Why do we need to replace it, it's only three years [...]

How to make your own buildings

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Looking to save money in the construction of your railway and want lovely buildings to complement your track and trains without the cost of buying pre-made [...]

Hornby, Peco or Gaugemaster Track Pins… Which are best?

What's the difference between one track pin and another? You wouldn't think much, but there are important variations between the pins from Peco, Hornby [...]

Achieving An Authentic Finish For Model Railway Buildings

Looking to add a stunningly detailed and authentic finish to your buildings? Get your paintbrushes ready... [...]