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 many feet and inches is an N scale mile?

How many feet and inches are you going to need to model one mile of...
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Is N Scale cheaper than HO?

N and HO scale are the two most common standards, but which is cheaper? Here's...
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What are modular model railway baseboards

Looking for the easiest, quickest, way to start building model railways and operating your trains?...
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How high should a model railway be?

While working on the construction of one of my layouts, I happened to think about...
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Märklin Modellbahnen Z gauge size compared to OO model train

What size is Z scale?

Photos and dimensions of Z scale trains. See what size Z scale really is...
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model snowman

Model Snowmen: how to make an oo gauge Snowman

Want a snowman for your Christmas train set or Winter diorama? Don’t have a meltdown...
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soldering wire to oo gauge track

How to attach wires to model train track

Moving up from track clips to attaching power wires to track? Here are 3 techniques...
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Mike Buick Oak Road

Tips from an exhibition layout: Oak Road by Mike Buick

Mike Buick will be familiar to many modellers as the creator of the Oak Road...
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ben alder

Tips from an inspirational model railway

The back story and techniques Ben Alder uses in the construction of his stunning Far...
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