Live steam refers to miniature, working models of steam-powered vehicles, such as locomotives, boats, and stationary...
Valid to UK only - excludes oversized items
Live steam refers to miniature, working models of steam-powered vehicles, such as locomotives, boats, and stationary...
A boxfile layout is a creative and compact way to build a model railway within the confines of a standard box file,...
Cleaning your model railway tracks with IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) is an effective method to remove dirt, grime, and...
You understand the importance of authenticity and detail in your models. British Railways (BR) wagon diagrams are an...
Despite the title of this article being a bit scary, we simply want to explore sustainable practices and materials...
The main reason for using underlay is to help to reduce the noise on your layout. If you run your train on track placed directly on wood, it resonates a lot and this is amplified by the void under the baseboard.
The second reason is by putting underlay under the track, this will raise the track slightly and give a more realistic look when adding ballast.
If you look at the real thing, the ballast is at least 6in (15cm) deep and can be up to 12in (30cm) deep. Obviously, with model railways, we do not need to use ballast for the same reasons, but raising the track will create the same look.
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