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Soldering

Soldering tips, techniques and products from the multi-award winning modelling blog.

How to attach wires to model train track

soldering wire to oo gauge track
Moving up from track clips to attaching power wires to track? Here are 3 techniques, how to do each and the pluses and minuses of each. [...]

A handy modelling tool

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If only I had more fingers. That’s something almost every modeller has uttered at one point or another. [...]

How to master perfect soldering for trouble-free track and wiring – the definitive guide

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Want to improve your model railway track work, wiring, and electrics? Soldering is the only way. But what's the best solder to use? What's the best soldering [...]

3 Tried and Trusted Track Soldering Techniques

One of the questions many model railway beginners face when moving up from basic sets is how to securely connect the power wires to the tracks of their [...]

Watch track soldering done the simples way

Track soldering doesn't have to be difficult. Watch this tip-packed video for trouble-free track soldering. [...]