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Model railway gauge: the definitive guide
How does gauge influence a railway's look and feel? What's the difference between gauge and scale? How do different gauges compare? In this comprehensive and [...]
N Gauge model trains – what you need to know
N gauge is hugely popular but what is it? Here's what you need to know before leaping in to the world of N scale model railways. [...]
The Best Ballasting Tool For N Gauge Model Railways
Ballasting is one of those tasks you either love or hate on a model railway. It transforms your track work but is a slow laborious messy process that's hard to [...]
How wide are UK roads in OO and N gauge
If your layout features roads you'll want accurate widths for them, why go to all the trouble of making wonderful looking track and scenery only to ruin it [...]
Is z scale smaller than N scale?
Z and N scale trains two of the smallest commercial scale model trains you can get but which is smallest.
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What voltage do N scale model trains run on
What's the best voltage for N scale trains to run on? [...]
Is N Scale cheaper than HO?
N and HO scales are the two most common worldwide standards for model trains an common question for those thinking about this wonderful hobby then is which is [...]
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 track or landscape in N gauge? The answer will surprise you. [...]
How big (or small) are N gauge trains: photos and dimensions
If you are thinking about getting an N gauge train you might be concerned about how small (or large) they are? Are they too small see or handle? How do they [...]
Is Z scale smaller than N scale
N and Z scales are the two smallest widely available model train scales, but which is smaller? [...]
How long is an N scale Mile?
How many feet will you need to recreate one mile in N gauge and how to work around the space challenge. [...]
What magic is this? How do I get working bicycles on my model railway?
You've probably seen moving cars, buses and lorries on model railways but how about bicycles complete with cyclists, their legs furiously moving up and down? [...]
What is the best glue for laying track – Hornby or Peco, it’ll hold both
Today, I'm going to answer one of the most common questions that pops up in my mailbox and in the ModelRailwayEngineer community group. What's the best glue to [...]
6 videos about track laying you have to watch: UPDATED
Everything you need to know about successfully laying track and track tips galore in 6 must-watch videos. [...]
Sound, smoke, lights and a flickering firebox in N gauge
If you model in N gauge and have watched in envy as OO and HO modellers show off the sound, smoke and lights of their locos you'll want to see this. [...]
Track Cleaning: How to clean track, the 2024 definitive guide
Here's a little secret. [...]
OO gauge vs N gauge
What I wish someone had told me before.
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Repairing and servicing an N gauge model train
N gauge locos are tiny. And when they break all those small parts can seem a nightmare. But it's really not that hard once you know how. Here's how I recently [...]
N Gauge Track Laying – How To
Lay N gauge track flawlessly with this comprehensive collection of hints, tips and guides. [...]
Everything You Need To Know To About N Gauge Track Codes
Confused by track code numbers? Here's an excellent couple of video's that explain the differences between code 40, 55 and 80 N gauge track. [...]