Starting out in model railways
Exploring model railways, essential guides for anyone thinking about model
railways or getting their first train set. If you’re building a model railway layout or returning to the hobby, read my guides on making a model railway.
How to look after your train set: tips for floor based train sets
Floors are deadly places. And not just for spiders that get stamped on as they...
How To Expand Your Hornby Model Train Set — The Best Track Expansion Kits
So you’ve taken the first tentative step and got a model railway starter kit, but...
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...
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...
Beginners Q&A: How much space do I need to build a model railway
Thinking of building a model railway and wondering how much space you’ll need? It’s a...
What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting A Model Railway
Save your time, money and heartache. Here's what I've learned after building over 25 OO, N...
Beginner’s Q&A: How much does it cost to start a model railway?
If you want to buy a model railway for yourself, your son or daughter or...
5 Ways To Make Your Train Set More Interesting
Fed up with watching the trains in your railway set go around and around in an...
How Much Space Is Needed for A Hornby Train Set
A question asked by many beginners is how much space will they need for a...
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