Making model railways
Guides, tips, and tutorials on making and building a model railway.
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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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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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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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DIY point control with Meccano – Frank Hornby’s creations meet
Take two of Frank Hornnby's greatest toys, add a sprinkle of ingenuity and you have...
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The best recipe for ballast glue
What is the best glue for model railway ballast? Find the answer here...
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Simple idea that saves time and makes track testing fun
How a bit of lateral thinking makes testing your track much easier...
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An easier way to hold your track in place while gluing
How to secure track while gluing, the quickest technique...
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Adding point motors to already laid track
How to retro-fit point motors to laid track without wrecking the points...
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Which Xuron track cutter to get (and how to use them for perfect cuts)
Here's how I use the Xuron cutters to get perfect N, OO and HO track...
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