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How do you stop old decals flaking off models?
Posted in: Model Railway, Fix, restore and customize
24th July 2021
When models get a little older they can often suffer from their decals starting to crack or flake. This can be very...
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What is point rodding in model railways?
Posted in: Model Railway, Tracks
1st July 2021
Point rodding is a system of rods and bars that physically joins the lever of a signal box or ground frame with a set...
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Is modelling in N gauge cheaper than OO gauge?
Posted in: Model Railway, Rolling stock, Scenery
27th May 2020
Although N gauge is very popular (and for good reason), it can't be denied that the most popular gauge on the UK...
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What is an open-top baseboard?
Posted in: Model Railway, Design and Planning
25th March 2021
A conventional baseboard for a model railway consists of some legs supporting a wooden framework finished off with a...
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Can aerosol cans be used to apply weathering?
Posted in: Painting
22nd September 2021
If you're thinking of weathering a model using an aerosol, have a good think about it first.Although it is not...
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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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