Hints & tips for model railway enthusiasts, miniature painters and model makers.
How To Ballast
How to ballast model railway track, tips, tricks and time-saving techniques, including guides for N and OO (Hornby) track.
The best recipe for the ballast glue
What is the best glue for model railway ballast? Find the answer here. [...]
Tips from an inspirational model railway
There are realistic model railways and then there are realistic model railways. Anyone who’s seen Ben Alder's Far North Line layout knows what I mean. [...]
How to safely ballast points in 4 simple steps
Ballasting track is pretty straightforward but points are a whole different game! Those moving parts and springs are just crying out to get blocked up and [...]
How To Pick The Right Ballast For The Most Realistic Model Railway
The ballast on railways wasn't always grey and if you want your model railway to be authentic you'll need to get the colour and texture right on your layout. [...]
The Origins of Ballast – Monday Model Railway Factoid, #5
Even wondered what the origins of ballast are and why it's even called ballast? Read on for the fascinating history of the small grey stones found between [...]
How To Remove Glued Ballast From Model Train Track In Five Easy Steps
If you want to re-use track that has ballast glued in place you'll probably be wondering how to recover the track and remove the ballast. Here's how I solved [...]
How To Ballast Revealed | Watch These 3 Top Videos + Tips
Watch these 3 top guides on how to easily add a super realistic ballast finish to your railway. [...]
