Making model railways

Guides, tips, and tutorials on making and building a model railway.

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Cheap and easy lights for model railways

Cheap, easy, lights for your layout

A quick, simple and cheap tip for adding lights to your layout...
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Sounds good – audio effects for layouts

We've had trains with sounds but how about this... A novel, cheap and simple way...
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Add more power

A quick tip you can do when on a busy schedule but one that'll improve...
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soldering wire how to

How to join and solder wires for the most reliable connections

Wire soldering is a vital aspect of model railway engineering as poor joints won't conduct...
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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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track wiring

Fixing & connecting wires together without soldering

How to join feeder and bus wires without soldering. A quick and easy solution...
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How to fit platform lights

How to fit lighting to your model railway platforms...
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Light up with Magnets – How to easily and flexibly illuminate your buildings

A simple technique for wiring your buildings for lighting while still allowing them to be...
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What voltage do N scale model trains run on

N Scale Voltage:The right track voltage needed for N scale model trains, as defined by...
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