Model railway layout plans are the blueprint of a miniature world where trains chug along tracks, pass through landscapes, and
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Airbrushing Model Railways for Beginners
Welcome to the exciting world of airbrushing! If you’re a model railway enthusiast looking to enhance the realism and detail
Continue readingCreating Realistic Model Railway Ground Cover – Easily!
Are you looking to enhance the realism of your model railway layout with lifelike ground cover? Look no further! In
Continue readingModel Railway Wiring for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide
Model railway wiring is a fundamental aspect of creating a functional and visually appealing layout. Proper wiring not only ensures
Continue readingMaking Hills for Model Railways: A Comprehensive Guide
As model railway enthusiasts, we often strive to create realistic landscapes that enhance the charm and authenticity of our miniature
Continue readingHow to Enhance your Model Railway Scenery with Greenery and Bushes.
Are you looking to add some greenery to your model railway layout? Bushes can be a great way to add
Continue readingModel Railway Track Repair
Model railway track repair is crucial for maintaining optimal performance and realism in your miniature world. Whether you’re a seasoned
Continue readingAdd Scenery Sounds with an Arduino
Arduino’s have proven very popular among railway modellers over the last few years. Arduinos are an open-source electronics platform that
Continue readingHow to Make Model Cobblestone Roads
Cobblestone roads were very popular back in the day and still make an appearance today, in old town centres or
Continue readingModel Railway Roads – The Correct Size
Creating realistic model railways doesn’t just involve modelling the railway track but everything surrounding it. An important feature is the
Continue readingTrack Underlay
Track underlay, also known as roadbed, is a layer of material that is placed beneath the track to provide a
Continue readingFlexible Track for Model Railways
Flexible model railway track is a type of track that can be bent into different shapes to create curves and
Continue readingModel Railway Signals
Adding signals to a model railway can take your railway layout to a new level of realism. Model railway signalling
Continue readingHow to Quieten Noisy Track
Model railways can be notoriously noisy and trying to conceal the noise of the locomotives running on the rails can
Continue readingMaking Tracks – Which Model Railway Track to use?
There are many different manufacturers of model railway track, and each one may have its own unique features and characteristics.
Continue readingModel Railway Curve Radius – How tight is too tight?
Modelling realistic curves on a model railway can be a tricky task. A model railway curve radius should be proportional
Continue readingTips for Maintaining a Model Railway
Model railways can be a rewarding hobby when everything is running well. When things begin to go wrong, it can
Continue readingThe Faller Car System
We all know the main feature of a model railway are the moving trains but in recent years the Faller
Continue readingAdding Sound to a Model Railway
While most modern DCC trains have the option to add sound to the locomotive, adding background scenery sound to your
Continue readingMaking Roads for Model Railways
How are the industrial giants and passengers going to move around your railway layout once they are at the railway
Continue readingPlanning Software for Model Railways
When it comes to planning your model railway, gone are the days of needing to sit down at the desk
Continue readingCreating Real Locations in a Model Railway
Most model railways are designed and created to fit the space we have available at home. That will usually end
Continue readingModel Railway Points Motors
Points are a type of track used on a model railway that allow the movement of a train from one
Continue readingHow to Plan a Model Railway Layout
Building model railways can be a fun and rewarding hobby, especially so if you create a model railway that is
Continue readingInclines on Model Railways – A hill to die on!
The idea of running your model railway locomotives up and down hills, through valleys, over bridges and viaducts is a
Continue readingHow to add Water Scenes to a Model Railway
One of the most wanted additions to a model railway layout is a water scene. A river, lake or even
Continue readingModel Making Static Grass
Static grass is made from lots of small fibres, usually nylon and polyester. They are charged with static electricity to
Continue readingWhat is the difference between DC and DCC?
With model railways becoming more modern so has the technology that comes with it. DC and DCC can be confusing
Continue readingThe Ultimate Guide to Model Railway Baseboard Construction
The baseboard of a model railway can be one for the most daunting tasks for the inexperienced. This fear prevents
Continue readingWhy do I need to ballast a model railway track?
On a real railway, ballast acts as a bed for the railway tracks. Providing drainage for rainfall or flooding and
Continue readingMy First Model Railway – How to Start?
Not so long ago we had very little choice on how to start a model railway. It was either OO
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