Mainline Railways was a British model railway brand that operated between 1976 and 1983, introduced by Palitoy, the...
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Mainline Railways was a British model railway brand that operated between 1976 and 1983, introduced by Palitoy, the...
A Wickham Trolley is a small railway maintenance vehicle once widely used across Britain's railways. Built by D...
The Blue Riband subbrand was a significant step in the evolution of Bachmann Branchline, the UK division of Bachmann...
Applying a camber to a tight curve of track on your model railway layout can help improve the realism and operation...
A well-designed model railway is more than just a collection of tracks and trains: it’s a miniature world that...
A siding is a very useful feature to have on a model railway layout. It provides a designated area for trains to be parked or for additional industries to be served. Installing a siding can add a lot of operational interest to a layout, allowing a modeller to simulate various scenarios such as loading and unloading of freight, or switching operations.
The location of a siding on a layout will depend on a few factors. Here are some considerations to keep in mind :
The specific location of the siding will depend on the layout's design and configuration. Experimenting with different options and considering the operational aspects will help a modeller to find the best location for a siding.
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