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Plastic Weld from EMA is an indispensable adhesive for scale modellers and hobbyists working with plastic kits. Its...
A superglue activator, also known as a cyanoacrylate (CA) accelerator, is a chemical agent designed to speed up the...
H0f (or H0f Feldbahn) is a specific scale within model railways, representing a blend of two key characteristics: the...
To add smoke to a model building, you'll want to create a realistic effect that enhances the overall display. Here's...
A backscene is an essential component of a model railway layout, providing a visual backdrop that enhances realism...
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If track cutters are your weapon of choice to cut model railway track with, you may be wondering which way they should be used for the best cut, horizontally or vertically?The best advice is to always read the instructions supplied with your...
There are many ways you can damage your model railway track, but five of them are more common than you would think.The first mistake isn't so much a track-killer but it does cause devastating track misalignment, and that mistake is a failure...
An isolated track section is a section of model railway track that is physically connected to other tracks on a layout but is electrically insulated, meaning the rails are not live. An isolating track section is one way of achieving this.There...
When choosing a turnout or curve for your model railway, you may have noticed an 'arc' measurement alongside its radius. But what does this mean?An arc is defined as a part of a circumference. When used as a measurement on a model railway track,...
If you have ever been to a model railway show, you may well have been inspired and impressed by the realism of the turnouts showcased on some of the layouts and wondered who makes them or where you can get some.Sadly, some of the turnouts you...
Tracksetta is a term that refers to a tool used for the shaping of flexible track sections, it is sometimes also referred to as a track laying tool. These tools are available for a number of different gauges including OO and N gauges. When...
When planning a model railway, there's no rule telling you where you can and can't place your track, after all, it's your railway and you're free to do whatever makes you happy. But when it comes to whether or not you should position a track along...
Tracksetta is a term that refers to a tool used for the shaping of flexible track sections, it is sometimes also referred to as a track laying tool. These tools are available for a number of different gauges including N Gauge. When creating a...
Curved track measurements are sometimes a little hard to get your head around, some are advertised using a radius expressed in mm, some simply use the radius 1,2,3 or 4 system and others talk about the arc. So how can a new modeller figure out...
In real life, railway tracks tilt slightly as they negotiate curves. The tilt is known by many names, including a camber, a cant and a superelevation. Its purpose is to help trains traverse bends quicker and without causing excessive wear to the...
Whether you're planning your first layout in N gauge or thinking of making the switch from OO, you might be wondering what types of tracks are available for this intriguing space-saving gauge.The good news is there's a great selection of both...
The tightest N gauge Setrack curve presently produced by Peco is a first radius curve (228 mm radius).Getting to know your curves is an important part of planning a model railway, however, the jargon used to describe many track sections can...