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Creating realistic weathered brickwork on your scale models can add a lot of character and authenticity. Here's a...
The best way to store airbrushes is to keep them clean, protected and readily accessible for future use. Proper...
Stripping enamel paint from a model can seem like a delicate process, but with the right tools and techniques, it's...
Servicing your model railway locomotive is an essential part of maintaining its performance and longevity. Regular...
Fixing warped plastic parts on a model can be a bit tricky, but it's a manageable task with some patience and the...
Locomotives, coaches and wagons.
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The Class 73 locomotive is fascinating. These electro-diesel engines, first introduced by British Rail in the 1960s, are known for their dual power capability. They can operate on third-rail electric power or switch to their onboard diesel...
In the world of model railways, a private owner wagon refers to a freight wagon that, in real life, was owned by a company rather than the railway itself. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this was a common practice across Britain....
The GWR "Toad" brake van is a distinct and iconic piece of railway history in the UK. These brake vans were a crucial part of freight trains from the late 19th century through to the mid-20th century. The term "Toad" was the code name given by GWR...
The Manor Class (also called 7800 Class) is a fascinating piece of British railway heritage, representing a class of steam locomotives developed by the Great Western Railway (GWR) in the 1930s and 1940s. You may already be familiar with the famed...
H0f (or H0f Feldbahn) is a specific scale within model railways, representing a blend of two key characteristics: the H0 (or 1:87) scale for the model itself and the "f" designation for Feldbahn or narrow-gauge railways. In simple terms, H0f...