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 ]
How to easily fit rail joiners perfectly, everytime
Fed up with the frustration of fitting rail joiners to track? Here's how you can...
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Track Cleaning: How to clean track, the 2024 definitive guide
How to clean OO, HO, O, N and Z gauge track. What's the best material...
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How To Make Your Own Rerailer – Z, N or OO gauge
How to make a portable rerailer for easy rolling stock placement for Z, N and...
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How to fill gaps between your rails
If you've ever laid track and found you have an unsightly gap between two sections...
Read MoreHow long is an N scale Mile?
How many feet will you need to recreate one mile in N gauge and how...
Read MoreIs Z scale smaller than N scale
N and Z scales are the two smallest widely available model train scales, but which...
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How many inches in height do I need for my incline
Confused about inclines and how many inches you need to raise your track to go...
Read MoreThe Best Thickness For Plywood Model Railway Baseboards
What thickness of plywood is best for a model railway baseboard...
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How big (or small) are N gauge trains: photos and dimensions
Trying to decide whether to get N or OO gauge model trains? Here are pictures...
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