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Why is my DCC locomotive running in the wrong direction?
Posted in: Power and control
6th January 2022
It's not very often that it happens, but occasionally you may get a DCC locomotive that runs in the opposite...
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What is On30?
Posted in: Model Railway
16th August 2024
On30, also known as O scale narrow gauge, is a popular model railway scale in which models are built at a ratio of...
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What is metal burnishing fluid used for?
Posted in: Painting
17th December 2021
Metal burnishing fluid is used to weather white metal models.The fluid has been specially formulated to work...
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What are my options for operating a funicluar railway on my layout ?
Posted in: Model Railway
6th December 2023
A funicular railway, also known as an inclined plane or cliff railway, is a unique feature that can add a lot of...
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Which steam engines were used for shunting?
Posted in: Rolling stock
23rd June 2023
Various types of steam locomotives were used for shunting operations. Here are some of the commonly seen steam...
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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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