Making model railways
Guides, tips, and tutorials on making and building a model railway.
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The best model train sets 2023
Everything you need to know to pick the best model train set by type, age...
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The best head magnifier for model making
This is, without doubt, this best head magnifier I've come across...
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Best Static Grass Applicator for Model Railways in 2023
Static grass applicators reviewed and rated...
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The definitive beginners guide to setting up Hornby model railway
The step-by-step guide to setting up a Hornby DC train set. Written by Andy, the...
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How to make model railway hills – 5 steps from model making gurus
How to build model hills for your railway, the definitive guide...
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How to make realistic rivers for your model railway in 5 steps
Water is a key feature of our environment so it should naturally be a key...
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What are the minimum vertical clearances for model trains – British standards
- What are the minimum vertical clearances for model trains - British standards...
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How To Remove Glued Ballast From Model Train Track In Five Easy Steps
If you want to re-use track that has ballast glued to it you’ll probably be...
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The 5 best track laying tips I’ve learned in 10 years writing ModelRailwayEngineer
The best 5 track laying tips I've picked up during 5 years writing ModelRailwayEngineer...
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DC or DCC? What do you prefer and why
This is one of those topics that everyone has a view on. But what do...
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Quick tip for better backscenes
A quick tip for more credible back scenes and realistic layouts...
Read MoreModel Railway Backscene Masterclass + 6 Tips
If there's one thing that will bring your model railway to life perhaps more than...
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The 17 must-have tools for building a model railway
The 17 indispensable tools for making model railways...
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Building a shed fit for your model railway – 5 things you can do
How I’m equipping my shed to make it the perfect home for model trains...
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Baseboard construction – an alternative technique
Most modellers make their layout baseboards from wood. But there’s an alternative, easier, more flexible...
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