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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 to test a model train without tools
How to test locomotives when out and about and you don't have your usual tools handy. [...]
Will OO trains run on HO track?
OO and HO gauge model trains are the most popular but can you run OO trains on HO track? [...]
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 military models are suitable for a OO gauge Hornby model railway
There are loads of different military model scales available but which are best to go alongside your OO gauge, Hornby, trains. [...]
What size are OO scale figures?
Looking for plastic figures for your OO, Hornby, model railway? There are many figures available but what size is right for your layout? [...]
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. [...]
What scale is OO gauge
If you have an OO gauge railway you'll want to get suitably sized models and rolling stock so what scale models are appropriate for OO gauge? [...]
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 [...]
Track Cleaning: How to clean track, the 2024 definitive guide
Here's a little secret. [...]
Coupling Explained – Hornby, Triang, Bachmann and Dapol couplers
Correcting an omission. [...]
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. [...]
What are track codes and which is best – OO Gauge Code 100 or 75
Confused by OO gauge track codes? [...]
OO gauge vs N gauge
What I wish someone had told me before.
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How to safely ballast points in 4 simple steps
Ballasting track is pretty straightforward but points are a whole different game! But it needn't be that troublesome, here's a quick video and four-step [...]
How to ballast model railway track, the definitive guide
Everything you need to know to safely and easily ballast your model railway with the best results, including top videos. a step by step guide and loads of [...]