How-To Guides and Tutorials

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 is no longer considered to be of any use. So where does that leave...

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 (digital) control. But what does it mean?

“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 and Electric locos were relaunched with updated...

A 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 was measured as ‘a thousand paces’.

One of the biggest confusions in model railways is over gauge/scale and how to pronounce / write OO.