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Train wheels are probably one of the most important components of a railway locomotive, coach or wagon. Their shape...
Individual goods wagons were indeed fitted with brakes. Here's why brakes are essential for controlling the speed and...
Once you have chosen a model to keep you occupied for a weekend or two, you will need to buy some paint to finish it...
The types of glue you'll need for modelling depends on the materials you plan to work with. Here are 5 common...
There is no definitive 'best' model railway track in OO gauge, as different modellers may have different preferences...
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Traditional model railway locomotives transfer power from track to motor via wires. However, a split chassis locomotive works in a different way.A traditional model railway locomotive picks up its power from the track through its metal wheels....
The tightest N gauge Setrack curve presently produced by Peco is a first radius curve (228 mm radius).Getting to know your curves is an important part of planning a model railway, however, the jargon used to describe many track sections can...
Deciding where to place signals on a model railway layout can be extremely confusing as there are many rules to adhere to. Because of this, the mere layman has little or no chance of getting it right the first time, and in the absence of a...
Contact adhesive (also known as contact cement) is an all-purpose adhesive that's popular amongst modellers thanks to its clear finish and versatile usage. It also has the advantage of a short but not instant bonding time that allows modellers to...
The name InterCity first appeared as a brand name in 1966 and was used by British Rail to brand their long-distance expresses. The name originally appeared with a hyphen (Inter-City) and could be seen on services operating the East and West Coast...
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...