'Supplementary arrow signs' are the arrows that can be seen just beneath some signals or signage such as speed limits...
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'Supplementary arrow signs' are the arrows that can be seen just beneath some signals or signage such as speed limits...
After the transport act of 1947, the railways were nationalised and control given to the British Transport Commission...
Double heading is a term used in railway operations and refers to the practice of using two locomotives to haul a...
Trying to figure out how much ballast you need to cover your layout is an interesting battle and one you will...
A shunter (when used to describe an engine) is a dedicated railway locomotive used for marshalling trucks or coaches...
A sable brush is a very high-quality brush often used in modelling for detail work thanks to its ability to be finely shaped at its tip.
The brushes are made from the tail hair of the kolinsky (a variety of weasel) and not an actual sable as its name would suggest. However, this doesn't make them less expensive, because weasels are incredibly difficult to raise in captivity and the few companies dedicated to the production of the hair generally tend to be located in Siberia, production costs remain high.
The finest brushes are made from pure male kolinski hair, but most mainstream products have a ratio of around 60% male and 40% female hair. Synthetic variations have been produced but struggle to achieve the same quality as the genuine brush.
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