Making model railways
Guides, tips, and tutorials on making and building a model railway.
[ Baseboards | Electrics | Track Planning | Trackwork | Scenery | Structures ]
[ Z Gauge | N Gauge | OO Gauge ]
Trains stalling on Electrofrog points?
Trains stalling on Electrofrog points? Here’s the one solution I’ve found. I hope it works...
Read MoreBig Country, Big Sky, Big Backscene
Going BIG with a back scene will completely change the visual dynamic of your model...
Read MoreA surprising but ideal ready-made base for a fun small model railway
It's not an obvious choice but this baby accessory turns out to be perfect base...
Read MoreHow to make the three most common woodwork joints
If you’re building a model railway baseboard from wood you’ll need to join various bits...
Read MoreProject Update – Layout, Bedding, Wiring and Track Laying
I admit it. It’s true I haven’t posted an update on my layouts for a...
Read MoreLayout Progress update: hills, inclines and tunnels
Rich verdant hills tower over the river valley below. Mine workings perch on rocky outcrops...
Read MoreShould you paint a baseboard and what’s the best paint to use
- Progress on my shed layout and if and how to paint baseboards...
Read MoreSolar Shed Power – how to harness the power of mother nature for convenient and efficient power
How to harness the power of mother nature solar power for your shed or garage...
Read MoreEven the darkness will not be dark to you
Here's a quick tip for anyone building on tunnels for their railway...
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