Troubleshooting

All Peco track is compatible with Hornby track. You can mix and match as much as you want. It means you can use Peco Settrack and Streamline points with your Hornby set. There is a misconception that different brands will not work together. This...

There are many reasons for derailments most of which can be remedied at the track laying stage of building your layout. By simply using a rake of two or three coaches, some of these can be avoided. By pushing the coaches around the track (no...

A track rubber looks like a standard eraser that you would use to rub out unwanted pencil lines on a piece of paper. However, they are much harder to the touch than standard erasers and have a slightly abrasive quality.The function of a track...

A back to back gauge is an instrument for measuring and setting up the distance between wheels on an axle of a model train.It is often very disappointing when one of our engines or coaches constantly derails on a particular set of points or...

It is not advisable to use 3-in-1 oil to lubricate your models, especially not the fine parts inside their mechanisms. This is because different oils are good at different things - some clean, some protect and others lubricate.3-in-1 oils are...

A pinion gear (often called a pinion cog) is a small metal cog that can be found fitted to the shaft of a model's motor.Not all model railway locomotives have a pinion cog with many featuring a long worm screw instead, but whichever is used, their...

Regularly cleaning the wheels of locomotives is an essential maintenance task that can bring several advantages to a model layout. Here are a few benefits of keeping the wheels clean:Improved electrical contact : the wheels of locomotives...

One common issue that model railway enthusiasts often face is wagons derailing on tight turns. This can be frustrating and can interrupt the smooth running of the layout. Fortunately, there are several steps that can be taken to prevent wagons...