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When beginning your railway modelling journey, understanding the need for correct spacing for a double track is crucial. From the planning to laying the tracks, you must ensure there is...
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IntroductionThe track you use is probably the most important part of any model railway set up. Whether you're using Brio on the carpet, or O gauge fine scale on an...
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IntroductionAdding people to a model railway layout is one of the most effective ways of introducing ‘life’ to the scene. Locomotives and coaches look so much better with little figures...
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In this guide, we're taking a deep dive into the subject of couplings used on model trains and more specifically, uncouplers. There are numerous types of couplings available and all...
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IntroductionHave you ever stopped to study road markings? Road markings are one of those things we see every day on our travels & don't really give a second thought about...
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IntroductionChoosing the right ballast for your OO gauge model railway layout can be a pretty tricky thing. What colour ballast should you choose? What size ballast should you use on...
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The importance of overhead lighting on a model railway had never crossed my mind. That was until a customer told me about his experiences. He expressed how he had come...
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What is a scenic break on a model railway?Scenic breaks serve a dual purpose on model railway layouts. Not only do they divide scenic portions of a layout, but they...
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IntroductionWhat does DCC Ready mean? DCC Ready means that a locomotive has a factory-fitted socket that allows you to quickly upgrade it to DCC. In this article, we take an...
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A baseboard is an essential part of building a model railway layout. It's the foundation, and if built correctly, it'll provide many years of enjoyment as you run trains &...
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IntroductionIf you're a keen model railway enthusiast, you know that creating realistic and visually appealing scenes on your layout is crucial. And one of the most important aspects of any...
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OO scale is the most popular model railway scale here in the UK and there's not a huge difference between OO and its European HO scale equivalent. But will OO...
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IntroductionA successful model railway starts with a few ideas, which are then turned into a track plan. Having a plan for your new layout will make the layout easier to...
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The Basics - A History Of GraffitiThe concept of graffiti has been around for a long time, some would even count the cave paintings. However, modern-day graffiti stems from Philadelphia...
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IntroductionModel railways is a very personal hobby, not only in terms of what era & location to model but also in terms of the track plan. Several factors influence the...
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One of the most common questions we're asked is what height should a OO gauge platform be. Getting the platform height right for your platform is key to creating a...
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