Make. Paint. Build: Hints, tips and advice for model train enthusiasts, model makers and miniaturists
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The World’s Longest Indoor Model Railway Track
How big is your model railway? A few feet or larger? Everyone who builds model railways dreams of bigger and longer tracks. Some however just dream bigger. [...]
A Question Of Time – Monday Model Railway Factoid #9
If you're building a model railway around a particular point in history you'll want trains that only ran during your chosen period but how do you know what [...]
The Man Who Built 600 Model Trains – Monday Model Railway Factoid #8
While many of us buy trains and vehicles preassembled from manufacturers like Hornby and Graham Farish some model railway builders make their own but none [...]
We’re Going To Need A Bigger Room – Monday Model Railway Factoid #7
Struggling with Papier-mâché and plaster on your layout? Spare a thought for these model railway builders from Germany,California and New Jersey who build [...]
Everything You Could Want To Know About Sleepers – Monday Model Railway Factoid, #6
Sleepers are critical to railways and to vital for authentic model railways but what are their origins? How many are there? Here's all you could want to know [...]
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 [...]
Monday Model Railway Factoid #3
Model Railways are usually built to a ratio of 1:76 (OO scale), 1:87 (HO scale) or 1:148 (N scale). But they can get a whole lot smaller! [...]
When was the earliest model railway
New to model railways, this new series is just for you. Every Monday, will bring a new factoid, tip or fun fact to help you get up to speed with your new [...]
