Magnetic couplings are popular with many modellers who desire the automatic uncoupling of rolling stock in their sidings or goods yards.Most magnetic couplings are a type of Janney coupler (knuckle coupler) and can be fitted directly into NEM...

Whether you're planning your first layout in N gauge or thinking of making the switch from OO, you might be wondering what types of tracks are available for this intriguing space-saving gauge.The good news is there's a great selection of both...

In real life, railway tracks tilt slightly as they negotiate curves. The tilt is known by many names, including a camber, a cant and a superelevation. Its purpose is to help trains traverse bends quicker and without causing excessive wear to the...

Weathering your ship's decking will provide spectacular results to the overall appearance of the model, especially if it features inscribed planking detail. The weathering process can be broken down into five steps:1. Apply a thin dark...

Introduced in 1979, Hornby's 'Zero 1' system could be considered a precursor to today's DCC. The system, although making significant gains in popularity, was short-lived due to underinvestment and production ceased in 1986.The system used a...

The closest scale model aircraft to N gauge would be those modelled in 1:144 scale. That said, there are a few caveats to bear in mind. N gauge means different things in different places. In the UK, N gauge equates to 1:148 scale, in Japan it...

Curved track measurements are sometimes a little hard to get your head around, some are advertised using a radius expressed in mm, some simply use the radius 1,2,3 or 4 system and others talk about the arc. So how can a new modeller figure out...

Most model kits will come with decals to help the modeller to add that final level of detail to a kit.  Additionally, there are many decal manufacturers that will supply 'after market' decals to help a modeller to provide a very specific look to...

Modelling in Z gauge is not for the faint-hearted and certainly presents a challenge or two, but surely that's the whole point!Z gauge has a scale of 1:220, meaning it's significantly smaller than the more familiar N gauge which has a scale of...

To better answer this question it is probably best to establish a working scale for any comparison. The reason for this is that the term OO Gauge is generally referred to in the world of model railways and is not widely used by collectors of model...

Tracksetta is a term that refers to a tool used for the shaping of flexible track sections, it is sometimes also referred to as a track laying tool. These tools are available for a number of different gauges including N Gauge. When creating a...

When the railways were nationalised in 1948, the newly formed British Railways inherited a vast number of aging and non-standard steam locomotives. Realising that manufacturing and maintaining such a fleet would not be in the company's best...