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What are British Rail's 'Standard' locomotives?
Posted in: Rolling stock
10th May 2022
When the railways were nationalised in 1948, the newly formed British Railways inherited a vast number of aging and...
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Where could I position a gantry hoist on my layout ?
Posted in: Model Railway
16th January 2024
A gantry hoist is a useful addition to a model railway layout as it can add realism and functionality. Used to lift...
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In the case of a curved station platform, how far should the track be from the platform to avoid damage to the train?
Posted in: Model Railway
4th May 2023
A curved station platform can be a challenging feature to design and construct. One important consideration is the...
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How can I create realistic corrugated roofs for buildings?
Posted in: Kit building
21st November 2022
A number of model manufacturers produce materials to help modellers scratch-build scene elements to add further...
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How do I connect track?
Posted in: Design and Planning, Tracks, Best practices
7th November 2019
The track is connected using rail joiners, also called "fishplates". They are thin metal plates that simply slot...
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