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Railway Linesides are havens for wildlife and vegetation, with embankments and cuttings providing the perfect habitat for rabbits, badgers and foxes. From grass to overgrown vegetation, trees to bushes, these...
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Dry brushing is a widely used method for adding weathering effects to models, such as buildings, locomotives, and rolling stock. It's an easy method to learn and provides a range...
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IntroductionWe've all wandered down idyllic streets, full of picturesque buildings with loads of character. But how can you create such a scene on your own layout or diorama? With our...
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Level crossings are an integral part of a railway and make for a great scenic feature on any layout, from the steam era to today's modern railways. But what items...
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Are you new to the hobby of model railways? Many start with a Hornby train set but it isn't long before you'll want to expand beyond the basic supplied trackwork....
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IntroductionUnless you're lucky enough to own a full sized railway, probably everything we model is to a scale of some sort.“The scale ratio of a model represents the proportional ratio...
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A trip to the seaside is always a great day out. Exploring the coastline, estuaries, stunning coastal views, as well as the many coastal harbours, provides endless enjoyment & pleasure....
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Our laser-cut bowstring bridge kits make fantastic centrepieces for your layout, adding real impact and creating dynamic, detailed scenes. They're available in single and double-track configurations and can also be...
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Railways were originally built to transport & handle goods & freight across the country. From flat wagons to open wagons, vans, hopper wagons & specialist freight wagons, the railways have...
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Many beginners in the model railway hobby often begin with a train set from companies like Hornby. These sets can be controlled using either traditional DC analogue control or DCC...
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Generally, the recommended minimum radius is determined by the accepted Set Track standards in UK OO gauge modelling. But, similar to 3rd Class seating, the concept of 1st Radius curves...
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Introduction“Introduced in 1938 in both Clockwork and Electric as the 'perfect tabletop railway', Hornby Dublo quickly gained a reputation for quality and durability. After World War II Clockwork was dropped...
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IntroductionA mile is 1760 yards, or 80 chains, or 8 furlongs, or 5,280 feet. Miles have been the unit of measurement, in the UK, since the Roman times, where it...
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Railways utilise ballast to support and stabilise the railway track. It plays a crucial role and part in the overall infrastructure of the railway. As modellers, we aim to recreate...
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IntroductionOne of the biggest confusions in model railways is over gauge/scale and how to pronounce / write OO.So what actually is OO Gauge ? How do you say it? How...
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In the world of model railways/railroads, the terms "scale" and “gauge” are frequently used interchangeably. Modellers often engage in conversations about models, modelling and model trains of various scales &...
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