Railway modelling is a rewarding hobby that combines creativity, craftsmanship, and a passion for trains. For many, achieving historical accuracy in their models is a key aspect of the enjoyment. This article provides tips and tricks for ensuring...

Balsa wood is a popular choice for modelling for several key reasons: Lightweight: Balsa wood is incredibly light, making it easy to handle and ideal for creating models that need to be moved or transported frequently. Its lightness also makes it...

A Brush diesel locomotive refers to a range of diesel-electric locomotives built by Brush Traction, a prominent British engineering company. Based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, Brush Traction has a long history of manufacturing railway...

"BR sectorisation" refers to the reorganisation period starting in 1982 when British Rail restructured its operations into distinct sectors. Each sector was responsible for specific types of services, aiming to boost efficiency and accountability...

Whether they are from Noch, Preiser, Faller, Merten, Bachmann, Woodland Scenics or another manufacturer, when it comes to temporarily mounting scale figures, there are several effective methods you can employ to ensure your figures remain securely...

A track plan is essentially the blueprint or schematic that guides you in constructing your miniature railway system. It serves as the foundation for your entire model railway layout, determining the arrangement of the various track sections,...

When it comes to acquiring rolling stock for your model railway layout, you have two main options: ready-to-run models or kit-built models. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages, catering to different levels of experience and...

G scale refers to a popular scale for outdoor and indoor garden railways. It is one of the larger scales used in model railways with a scale of 1:22.5 or 1:24, depending on the specific product line. In G scale, the models are designed to be...

BEMO couplings refer to a specific type of coupling used to connect rolling stock on narrow gauge model railway layouts. BEMO couplings are particularly well-suited for use in OO9 scale modelling because they are designed to replicate the...

Static grass is an alternative way to recreate realistic-looking grass on a model railway layout or scenic diorama, rather than using grass mats or scatter material. The key advantage of static grass is that the individual grass fibres remain...

'Broad gauge' refers to a track gauge (the distance between the two rails) wider than the standard gauge of 4 feet 8½ inches (1,435 mm). Specifically, the broad gauge in British railway history was a track gauge of 7 feet ¼ inch (2,140 mm), which...

Creating a seamless and immersive scene that blends the backscene with the foreground scenery is a crucial aspect of achieving a realistic layout. A well-executed backscene not only provides a striking backdrop but also enhances the overall depth...