How-To Guides and Tutorials

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. 

The short answer to this question is yes. But there are exceptions and you'll sometimes need a converter. Read on to find out exactly what you'll need to use Peco's track sections with Hornby's set track system.

Harbour scenes are a great way to add interest to a model railway layout. In this guide, Iain walks us through the process of modelling and detailing a simple harbour scene.

A little weathering can go a long way and bridges are one structure that can really benefit from a little detailing with weathering powders. This simple guide walks you through the basic process of adding rust, dirt & grime to a girder bridge.

Wagon loads add an extra dimension to a model railway. While trains do run empty in real life, an array of assorted loads add considerably to the operational interest of a OO gauge model railway layout.