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OO gauge
Tips, ideas and inspiration for making Hornby OO gauge model railways from the UK’s No. 1 model train blog.
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 [...]
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 Model Railway Engineer community group. What's the best glue [...]
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. [...]
Tiny Train Thursday, The Hornby R3528 LB&SCR Terrier
This Thursday's random train is the one of the iconic Terrier's, the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway (LB&SCR) Stroudley Terrier 0-6-0T Number 4 [...]
How to make Hornby & Peco OO gauge track look more realistic
Hornby and Peco track is cheap and compatible with a huge number of trains but it has a problem. [...]
The Cheapest Technique For Making Model Trees – They Look Great Too!
I go full Blue Peter for this tip. [...]
