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Stripping enamel paint from a model can seem like a delicate process, but with the right tools and techniques, it's...
Servicing your model railway locomotive is an essential part of maintaining its performance and longevity. Regular...
Fixing warped plastic parts on a model can be a bit tricky, but it's a manageable task with some patience and the...
The UK railway scale is called 00 gauge (pronounced "double-O") due to its origins as a smaller alternative to the...
For decades, British Rail (BR) was a symbol of national unity in transport, linking cities, towns and villages across...
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In real life, the distance between parallel track centres differs depending on factors such as when the track was laid, where the track was laid, line speed and the surrounding infrastructure. Most standard UK railway lines have a distance of...
AFV stands for Armoured Fighting Vehicle. These versatile military machines come in many shapes, sizes and forms but generally are manoeuvrable, have armour plating and often have some sort of weaponry incorporated into their design.Armoured...
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...