Making model railways
Guides, tips, and tutorials on making and building a model railway.
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Watch track soldering done the simples way
Track soldering doesn’t have to be difficult. Watch this tip-packed video for trouble-free track soldering...
Read MoreModel Railway Wiring Basics | Part 1 of Model Railway Electronics
New to model railways and confused by the wires, leads, boxes and connections or want...
Read MoreHow To Avoid The Two Ugly Sisters of Track Soldering Hell
Tried soldering wires to your model train rails? Fed up with melted sleepers and solder...
Read MoreBuilding a Speedometer for model trains
Ever wondered how fast your model trains go? Here’s a way to measure the speed of...
Read More3 Tried and Trusted Track Soldering Techniques
One of the questions many model railway beginners face when moving up from basic sets...
Read MoreHow to master perfect soldering for trouble-free track and wiring – the definitive guide
Struggling with your soldering? Want to improve your track wiring and electrics? Soldering is the...
Read MoreWhy do the LED lights on my layout flicker? – Reader Q&A
If the lights on your layout flicker, try this solution that worked for fellow MRE...
Read MoreHow to wire up LED lights on your model railway – the simple guide
If you're looking to add lights to the buildings, streets and animations on your layout...
Read MoreWhy and should I solder my track — Reader Q&A
Should you solder your track? The pros, the cons plus a few tips...
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