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Despite what most places will say, the voltage on the track when using DCC is not 16V. It is not 15V or 12V either....
Several factors will influence the age at which your child is ready for their first layout. These include the...
The era system is a way in which model manufacturers describe specific periods in railway history. This is to help...
There are several reasons why a modeller may choose to use a CDU (Capacitor Discharge Unit) to provide power to their...
If you ask forty accomplished modellers which brand of model paint is best, you will get forty different answers. So...
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Brake vans, also known as guards' vans or brake coaches, were typically positioned at the rear of a rake of wagons or carriages. However, it's important to note that the positioning of brake vans within a train could vary depending on the specific...
Victrix is a renowned model manufacturer that specialises in producing high-quality plastic model kits. They are known for their expertise in creating detailed and accurate historical figures and vehicles. Their focus is primarily on producing...
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...
When telegraph lines cross railways, a certain clearance is required to ensure the safety and proper functioning of both the railway and the telegraph lines. This clearance is known as the "line clearance" or "wire clearance". The specific...
A motorised track cleaner offers several advantages over more conventional alternatives when it comes to maintaining clean and operational tracks. Typically these units are configured as an individual wagon that is hauled by a locomotive. The...
Station halts were not exclusively used on minor branch lines. While it is true that station halts were commonly found on smaller and less busy lines, they were also used on mainline railways. A station halt is a small and simple railway station...
Historically, a group of wagons connected together and forming a train was often referred to as a "rake." This term has its roots in British railway terminology and has been widely adopted within the model railway community. The term "rake"...
A worm gear is a type of gear used in model motors that consists of a screw-like shaft (known as a worm) and a wheel (known as a worm wheel or worm gear). The worm has a helical thread that meshes with the teeth of the worm wheel, causing the...
Scribing panel lines on a plastic model can be a challenging task but with the right tools and techniques, it can be done with great precision and accuracy. Here are some steps to follow :Choose the right scribing tool : there are various...
Telegraph poles are a common feature on model railway layouts, as they can add a touch of realism and authenticity to the scene. The distance between telegraph poles can vary depending on the scale of a particular layout. For N gauge layouts,...
Cutting masking tape into circles of a specific size can be a bit tricky but there are a few methods that can make the process easier. Here are three techniques that can be effective:Use a circle cutter: a circle cutter is a tool that is...
Lamp Huts were small structures, made of brick or wood that were used to store signal lamps and their associated supplies including lamp oil. These lamps were needed to illuminate signals and station buildings at night and in reduced visibility....