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Front of house for the exhibition layout

Photo of my exhibition model railway with newly fitted covers
From the very start of constructing this layout, I've intended the layout to be boxed in. [...]

How to make the three most common woodwork joints

Wood work joints for model railway baseboards
If you're building a model railway baseboard from wood you'll need to join various bits of wood together. Here's how to make the three most common wood work [...]

How high should a model railway be?

While working on the construction of one of my layouts, I happened to think about the correct height for maximum convenience. [...]

The Best Thickness For Plywood Model Railway Baseboards

What thickness of plywood is best for a model railway baseboard? [...]