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Adding realistic tyre tracks to muddy terrain in your scale model can enhance the scene’s authenticity and tell a...
When modelling fog in a railway scene, you’ll want to create a convincing sense of mist rolling over the tracks,...
Keeping your model trains running smoothly requires regular maintenance, and lubrication is a key part of that....
Waterslide transfers are a key component of scale modelling, allowing you to add intricate markings, insignias and...
The Firefly Class was a series of broad-gauge steam locomotives built for the Great Western Railway (GWR) between...
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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...
Most of you will be aware of the basic principles behind the workings of a steam locomotive, fire heats water, water turns to steam, steam moves pistons. But if any water was to find its way through to the pistons, significant damage could be...