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Can a "DCC ready" train be used on analogue?
Posted in: Model Railway, Power and control
27th June 2019
Yes, you can use a DCC ready train on your analogue layout. DCC ready just means that the train has been factory...
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Is a vertical track cutter better than a standard track cutter?
Posted in: Tracks
3rd February 2020
Although both a vertical cutter and a standard one do the same job, they do have different purposes. The vertical...
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What is a good age for a child's first layout?
Posted in: Model Railway, Best practices
9th August 2021
Several factors will influence the age at which your child is ready for their first layout. These include the...
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What was the Mainline Railways company?
Posted in: Model Railway
6th March 2025
Mainline Railways was a British model railway brand that operated between 1976 and 1983, introduced by Palitoy, the...
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What is flock as used for scale modelling?
Posted in: Scenery
11th July 2024
In scale modelling, "flock" refers to finely ground fibres or particles used to simulate textures such as grass,...
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Is ballast grey or brown?

Ballast can be either colour.

If you are creating a layout of a prototype line then you should try and stick as close to the real thing as possible, the stone would have come from a local quarry so the colour of ballast would change from region to region.

So, for the best results do some research on the line you are creating, look at photographs, even pay a visit to the railway in question.

If, however you are building a layout that is not a current or historical line, you can use either colour to suit your preference.

Posted in: Model Railway, Scenery

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