Make. Paint. Build: Tips and tutorials for model train enthusiasts, modellers and miniature painters.
Points
Adding point motors to already laid track
Now filed in a draw marked 'why on earth didn't I think of this' is this marvellous tip from MRE community member Lee Maylon for installing point motors on [...]
How to wire Circuitron Tortoise Point Motors
Here's a quick simple guide to how I wire my Tortoise slow-motion point motors and use them with Lever operated passing contact switches. [...]
Trains stalling on Electrofrog points?
Trains stalling on Electrofrog points? Here’s the one solution I’ve found. I hope it works for you too.
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An effective but surprisingly simple to making points look better: Sunday Scribbles
This is an effective but surprisingly simple tip to give your points a little bit of extra realism.
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Mode railway frogs: what is it
What is a frog in model railways? Here's the answer you're looking for. [...]
Point Wiring: A quick tip to eliminate stalling
I get a lot of email around wiring points. They seem to cause endless problems. I'm working on a guide but in the meantime, here's a quick walkthrough and tip [...]
Adventures in DIY Point Motors or How To Make Your Own Point Motors
After a recent slight miscalculation with off-the-shelf point motors I started thinking about making my own point motors. How difficult could it be and would [...]
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 [...]
