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Model railway in all scales from N to G scale including OO, HO and O gauge.

  • What is TT:120 scale?
    What is TT:120 scale?

    TT:120 scale is a popular model railway scale and track gauge used by modellers in the UK and beyond. The 'TT' in TT:120 stands for 'Table Top', reflecting its compact size that makes it suitable for modelling on a table or in limited space. The...

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  • What is a roundhouse?
    What is a roundhouse?

    A roundhouse refers to a specialised building, typically found in larger rail depots, designed for housing and maintaining locomotives. Its most distinctive feature is its circular or semi-circular shape, which allows locomotives to be easily...

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  • Forgotten scales: exploring uncommon model railway gauges
    Forgotten scales: exploring uncommon model railway gauges

    When most people think of model railways, they tend to picture popular scales like O, OO or N gauge, which dominate the market. However, there is a whole world of lesser-known or "forgotten" scales that have been quietly gathering a niche...

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  • What are Kitmaster kits?
    What are Kitmaster kits?

    Kitmaster kits, produced by Rosebud Kitmaster from 1959 to 1962, were influential in British model railway history. These injection-moulded plastic kits covered a wide range of British locomotives and some international engines, known for their...

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  • When did semaphore signals stop being used in the UK?
    When did semaphore signals stop being used in the UK?

    Semaphore signals, those distinctive mechanical arms that once graced railway lines across the UK, were largely phased out by the late 20th century. Their initial use began in the mid-19th century, becoming a mainstay of British railway signalling...

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  • What is Graham Farish?
    What is Graham Farish?

    Graham Farish is a name you’re likely to come across if you're interested in British model railways, especially in the smaller N gauge scale. Established in 1928 and known for its expertise in this niche, Graham Farish became synonymous with...

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