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Do I need a cutting mat?
Posted in: Kit building, Assembling and gluing
6th April 2019
It is not essential to have a cutting mat, but it is a good idea. It saves getting in trouble with your significant...
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What is T gauge in model railways?
Posted in: Model Railway
25th April 2022
T gauge is the smallest commercially available model railway gauge. It has a scale of either 1:450 or 1:480 and a...
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Which brand of paint is the best?
Posted in: Painting
7th January 2022
If you ask forty accomplished modellers which brand of model paint is best, you will get forty different answers. So...
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Where could I best use Electrically Conductive paint on my layout ?
Posted in: Model Railway
14th March 2023
Electrically conductive paint can be used in a variety of ways on a model railway layout. One common application is...
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How can I add panel lines to a scale model?
Posted in: Kit building, Painting
3rd June 2020
A lot of modellers like to add detail to their models. One of the things you can do to add realism to your model is...
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How do I connect track?

The track is connected using rail joiners, also called "fishplates".

They are thin metal plates that simply slot into the next piece of track and should be tight fitting to allow for the power to flow seamlessly to the next piece of track. They also keep the track aligned.

On Hornby track and Peco settrack, you will find them already fitted at either end of the track, on opposite sides. If you use flexible track, you need to get a pack of fishplates separately.

Posted in: Design and Planning, Tracks, Best practices

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