How-To Guides and Tutorials

On the real railways, have you noticed that curved trackwork sections appear to be banked at an angle? Take a look at the photo below.  A4 Sir Nigel Gresley is seen navigating a curve in Newton Dale, on the N.Y.M.R. Notice how the locomotive is...

Inclines are a common feature on model railway layouts, but you need to get them right. So in this guide, we take a deep-dive into the world of building inclines on a model railway layout.

Adding a market scene to your OO gauge model railway or 1:76 diorama can really help bring a town or village centre to life. And it's surprisingly easy to do with our new Market Day Scene.

Backscenes can make or break a layout. Fortunately, there is an abundance of pre-printed backscenes to choose from. Whether you prefer rural and countryside settings, modern industrial areas, coastal regions, or mountains, pretty much everything is covered....

Bring your lineside scenes to life with thistle tufts & bracken. It's easy to do and adds that extra touch of realism to your lineside scenes.