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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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A locomotive cradle is a specially shaped sponge block designed to gently but firmly hold a model railway locomotive upside down and in place while servicing.Cradles typically come supplied with additional sponge inserts to alter their size...
A rerailer is one of those cheap plastic gadgets that doesn't shout about its existence, doesn't get talked about much, and is never on anyone's must-have list, but, once you have had one, you'll wonder how you ever managed without!A rerailer...
Most, if not all, model railway clubs are welcoming of new members that still have a lot to learn, so don't let inexperience put you off approaching one.Model railway clubs are a great way for you to meet like-minded individuals who share a...
In theory, OO gauge can be used outdoors, modern nickel silver track, although will require a lot of cleaning, will stand up to the weather just fine, however, O gauge or G scale remains the preferred choice.If you are considering a OO gauge...
In recent times, you may have noticed a number of 'Hornby Digital' products appearing on model shop shelves alongside the regular Hornby products that we're so used to seeing, but what are these newfangled shiny objects sent to confuse us?...
Most modellers know that flux should be used to make better soldering joins, however, too many articles on the subject assume a certain amount of knowledge and can leave the mere mortal a little baffled.But before we explain about flux, we must...
A motor car van is a railway wagon designed to carry a motor car; Motorail, on the other hand, is simply a service brand name introduced by British Rail in 1966.Motor car vans first appeared in the early 1900s, they were essentially little...
British Railways owned and operated many ships from when it was formed in 1948 until 1984. British Railways inherited much of its fleet from the former railway companies it replaced and also commissioned several vessels during the years that...
Sometimes when track laying doesn't go as smoothly as planned, you can easily end up with a slight step or jump in the rails where they join. When that happens, some modellers use a file to smooth out the step, but is that really ok?A suitable...
Generally, hardboard does not make a great baseboard because it can warp unpredictably and will not take track pins easily when laying track.Although there has no doubt been at least some modellers who have been successful using hardboard for...
Many modellers have enjoyed great success using hinges with the pivot pin removed to connect portable baseboard sections together.Split hinges do a great job of lining up portable baseboard sections accurately, although it has to be said,...
A lot of modellers replace the plastic wheels on their wagons with metal ones. But why do they do this? and is it a good idea?Many modellers change to metal wheels for aesthetical reasons, but also, they do it because they don't wear as much...