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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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The Metcalfe Castle System (as it has become known) is a range of individual cardboard kits that combine to create a castle, its walls, a gatehouse and watchtowers.The kits are produced in both N gauge and OO gauge and allow modellers to add...
A flywheel is a heavy metal disc-shaped weight that is used to aid the momentum of a motor.Flywheels are added to some model railway locomotives for exactly that reason and are typically located on the driveshaft just after it leaves the...
The very first time you have to fit a decoder to a DCC ready locomotive can be a little daunting. But worry not, because providing your decoder is compatible, i.e. features the correct number of pins for your loco, decoders are designed to simply...
Decoders are definitely not all the same, they have different numbers of pins, can control different functions, come in different shapes and sizes, and often, have different amp ratings. But how important is the latter?Well, it is both very...
It can be annoying and a little baffling when model trains slow down, seemingly without reason, at a particular spot on a layout. There are several reasons why this can happen, here are a few of the most common causes and solutions.1. Check...
So the kids have all grown up and moved away, you finally have a little space, a bit of extra cash maybe, and a couple of hours a week to fill, and you decide to rekindle your love of model railways that's been sidetracked since you were a mere...
It is impossible to visit a model railway show and not be impressed, inspired or even a little envious at some of the portrayals of actual locations. But with so many examples to choose from, you may well be wondering what type of location would...
Plastic cement is a formula that temporarily softens and melts the surface of most plastics. This makes it very useful for constructing plastic kits because two surfaces can be bonded together permanently and neatly without the use of messier...
These days, all main manufacturer's model railway track is fit for purpose, so if you were wondering which track to use, it simply comes down to aesthetics and how much work you are prepared to do when laying the track.When it comes to model...
Knowing which parts of your model railway locomotive to oil can be a little mystifying, especially if you no longer have the servicing guide supplied when the model was new. So here are a few tips that may help.The first thing to consider is...
One of the many advantages of acrylic paint is that it dries really fast and is often touch-dry within minutes of application.Although this is very handy for keeping your fingers, tools and workstation paint-free, it is vital that, although it...
Sometimes we all make little modelling mistakes, but what can you do if you have snipped your point motor's pin too short?This is something that happens a lot, and your initial response is probably going to be one of horror at the value of the...