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There are tens of thousands of decals available covering a multitude of different models from trains, planes and...
Mainline Railways was a British model railway brand that operated between 1976 and 1983, introduced by Palitoy, the...
A Wickham Trolley is a small railway maintenance vehicle once widely used across Britain's railways. Built by D...
The Blue Riband subbrand was a significant step in the evolution of Bachmann Branchline, the UK division of Bachmann...
Applying a camber to a tight curve of track on your model railway layout can help improve the realism and operation...
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A turntable is a device that enables locomotives and/or rolling stock to change direction or orientation. It consists of a circular platform, typically made of wood or plastic, that can rotate around a central pivot point. The platform is usually...
Yes, there are some special considerations when wiring and controlling a 3-way turnout compared to a standard turnout in model railways.Firstly, due to the complexity of the 3-way turnout, it typically requires more power to operate than a...
Cleaning tracks in a tunnel on a model railway can be challenging due to the limited access and confined space. However, there are several methods that can make this process easier. Use a track cleaning car: One of the easiest ways to clean track...
Adding weight to empty rolling stock can help to improve their running smoothness and reduce the risk of derailing on a model railway. The weight of the rolling stock can have a significant impact on its stability and performance, particularly...
A single slip point has one moveable rail that can direct a train onto one of two possible tracks. The single movable rail means that the single slip will allow two exits only in one direction. In the other direction, there will only be one...
Tunnels are an important part of the landscape for many layouts but can also by their very nature create accessibility issues. Here are a few things a modeller can do to prevent derailments in a section of tunnel.Firstly, ensure proper track...
The purpose of a flow retarder when airbrushing is to slow down the drying time of the paint in the airbrush, allowing for a more controlled and consistent coverage. Flow retarder is a liquid medium that is added to the paint before airbrushing....
A reverse loop layout is a type of model railway track arrangement in which the train travels around a loop and returns in the opposite direction. This creates a continuous loop of track that can be used for a variety of purposes. In a reverse...
There are a number of options available to modellers wishing to create a dry stone wall on their layouts. Firstly, many manufacturers produce detailed and realistic-looking dry stone wall segments for use in layouts. These can be quickly added to...
An autofrog is a type of track switch that is designed to simplify wiring and eliminate the need for additional electrical components such as frog juicers or wiring isolators. The term autofrog is often used specifically to refer to the...
An electromagnetic de-coupler is a device used in model railways to separate train carriages without physically touching them. It works by creating a temporary magnetic field that pushes one carriage away from another, allowing them to be...
When painting natural metal surfaces on a model, it is generally recommended to use a grey or white primer. Grey or white primers provide a neutral base for the metallic paint, allowing the metallic pigments to stand out without being affected by...