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Using a back-to-back gauge for your model railway ensures that the wheels on your rolling stock are spaced correctly...
A poly-cap is a type of plastic cap often used in model-making kits, especially for assembling figurines or model...
Graham Farish is a name you’re likely to come across if you're interested in British model railways, especially in...
Semaphore signals, those distinctive mechanical arms that once graced railway lines across the UK, were largely...
Kato track is a popular choice in the world of model railways, known for its quality, ease of use and versatility. If...
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Trying to figure out how much ballast you need to cover your layout is an interesting battle and one you will probably lose!Some manufacturers do give an approximate track coverage on their bags or tubs of ballast, which is both useful and...
The standard height for a station platform in the UK is three-feet (915 mm) above rail height. That equates to a correct OO gauge platform height of 12mm above rail height.Many ready-to-plant plastic platform sections are a couple of...
When applying varnish to protect a model's paintwork, you should aim for a finish that exhibits the least amount of texture humanly possible as it will likely be your top and most visible coat.For that reason, it is best to use an airbrush or...
The hairspray chipping technique has been around for decades, but recently it seems to have been rediscovered and is being talked about on many forums. And with good reason too because the effects achievable using the technique are truly...
There are many occasions when modellers need to strip down a model or reclaim parts that have been previously glued together, and the temptation is often to apply a little force, maybe combined with a spot of sharp knife blade wriggling, to try...
If you don't oil your locomotives often enough, gradual wear and tear will eventually turn into quite significant wear and tear, your locomotives will start to run badly and parts could wear out prematurely. However, if you oil your locomotives...
In theory, all decoder brands conform to the same standards so should be compatible with all locomotives (providing the pins match).If you are pondering which decoder to purchase to upgrade a locomotive from DCC ready to DCC, which brand of...
If you are at the stage where you are about to add ballast to your model railway track, ask yourself if you think you will ever (if you don't already) want to operate your turnouts using point motors. If so, then consider installing them first...
When it comes to weathering models successfully, a mixture of techniques, research, products and equipment are all required to achieve desirable effects, and each element is as important as the next. Here we are looking specifically and what types...
There is no real reason why the height clearance of tunnels and bridges on a model railway should conform to any other rules except for making sure that any trains running on the line can pass through without fowling the roof of the tunnel.Of...
There are many stories of cheap alternatives to model railway locomotive lubricants. Unfortunately, there are also many stories about locomotives that have given up on life long before expected. The chances are, the two are linked.A model...
The distance between real parallel railway tracks can vary depending on the line speed, when the track was installed and any infrastructure encountered along the route. If recreating a real location, it is up to you how exacting you are with your...