Making model railways

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

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When was the earliest model railway

New to model railways, this new series is just for you. Every Monday, will bring...
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Monday Model Railway Factoid #3

Model Railways are usually built to a ratio of 1:76 (OO scale), 1:87 (HO scale) or 1:148 (N...
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Monday Model Railway Factoid #4: Whyte Notation

If you’ve seen numbers like 0-4-0, 2-6-2 or similar describing a steam or model railway loco...
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What voltage do HO scale trains run on?

What's the right voltage for HO scale model railroads and trains? Get the right voltage...
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Making Model Railway Trackcam Video

Making driver eye-view videos of your model railway...
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London Model Railway Shops: Where to buy

Model railway shops in London, where to buy...
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What to do if you don’t have space for a model railway

Think you don't have space for a model railway? Here are some suggestions that may...
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Model railway incline, what is it

What is an incline on a model railway and why are they needed? Read the...
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