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The Class 73 locomotive is fascinating. These electro-diesel engines, first introduced by British Rail in the 1960s,...
A sector plate is a specialised type of turntable commonly used in railway modelling, to allow trains or rolling...
A syringe can be an incredibly useful and versatile tool that goes beyond its traditional medical use. One of its...
The Black 5 locomotive, officially known as the LMS Class 5MT, is one of the most iconic steam engines in British...
Ballast is an essential component in railway construction, serving several crucial functions in maintaining the...
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The locomotive named Great Western was initially built as a 2-2-2 locomotive in April 1846. It was soon converted to a 4-2-2 arrangement, with the leading wheels fixed rigidly within the sandwich framing, rather than using a separate bogie. The...
A boxfile layout is a creative and compact way to build a model railway within the confines of a standard box file, which is typically a sturdy cardboard or plastic container used for storing documents. This concept has gained popularity among...
Live steam refers to miniature, working models of steam-powered vehicles, such as locomotives, boats, and stationary engines, operated by hobbyists. These models are functional replicas of full-sized steam engines and run on real steam power...
In the era of steam locomotives, water cranes, often referred to as water columns or water towers, played a crucial role in the daily operations of the railway network across the United Kingdom. Their primary function was to supply steam engines...
The HOm scale is a popular narrow-gauge modelling scale used by enthusiasts to represent railways that are smaller than the standard gauge. This scale is particularly significant among hobbyists who are interested in capturing the charm and detail...
Heljan is a Danish company renowned in the model railway community for its high-quality model trains and accessories. Established in the 1950s, Heljan originally focused on manufacturing plastic products. However, in the 1980s, they pivoted...
Thomas the Tank Engine is a beloved British children's character who originated in a series of books titled The Railway Series, written by Reverend Wilbert Awdry. The character first appeared in 1946 and quickly became the most famous of all the...
On30, also known as O scale narrow gauge, is a popular model railway scale in which models are built at a ratio of 1:48, representing narrow gauge railways on 30-inch (762 mm) track. In British terms, this is akin to modelling 2'6" gauge railways,...