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What is a model railway controller?
Posted in: Power and control
30th July 2024
A model railway controller, often referred to as a controller or power pack, is an essential device used in model...
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What is 2mm scale?
Posted in: Model Railway
18th March 2020
2mm scale (1:152 scale) is an even more accurate version of what we commonly refer to as N gauge. It refers to 2mm of...
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What is a sheet rail on a wagon?
Posted in: Model Railway
5th August 2021
A sheet rail, more commonly referred to as a tarpaulin bar or longitudinal bar, is a metal bar that is suspended...
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What is a sector plate?
Posted in: Tracks
5th September 2024
A sector plate is a specialised type of turntable commonly used in railway modelling, to allow trains or rolling...
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What is the process for building a lock system for a canal on a model layout ?
Posted in: Best practices
8th January 2024
Building a lock system for a canal on a model layout can be a fascinating and rewarding project. It adds a realistic...
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