In 1955 an act commonly known as the 'Modernisation Plan' was passed with the intensions of modernising British...
Valid to UK only - excludes oversized items
In 1955 an act commonly known as the 'Modernisation Plan' was passed with the intensions of modernising British...
The smallest commercial scale in railway modelling is T Gauge. It runs on 3mm track and is 1/450 in scale. It is...
In a world where modelling is becoming an increasingly popular past time, we are used to scale being a definitive...
Once you have chosen a model to keep you occupied for a weekend or two, you will need to buy some paint to finish it...
The dictionary defines gauge as "the distance between the two rails on a railway line" and scale as "the scale of a...
Traditionally gravel ballast has been the forerunner for track beds in railway modelling and gives your layout an authentic look, and is still used as the main form of ballasting today.
Ground cork ballast is relatively new in comparison but offers a lightweight alternative to gravel with a choice of colours and an equally authentic look.
It can also reduce the risk of damage to your locomotives as gravel, if not fixed correctly, can cause damage to your locomotive motor and running gear by flying up off the track and getting caught up in the internal workings.
Obviously real ballast is made of stone, so gravel will always look "more real" than cork as it is made of the real thing.
Another issue with cork is that it is difficult to make very small pieces so it may not be suitable for smaller gauges such as N gauge.
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