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What advantages does using cork as a track bed offer to a modeller ?
Posted in: Tracks
23rd October 2023
Cork is a popular choice for model railway track beds due to its numerous advantages. Let's explore some of the...
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What is a headshunt and where would I install one on a layout ?
Posted in: Tracks
16th August 2023
A headshunt, also known as a head siding, is a short section of track that is used for storing and manoeuvring...
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What is a fiddle yard?
Posted in: Model Railway, Tracks
3rd March 2020
We often hear modellers refer to their "fiddle yard", but unless you already know what one is, the name doesn't...
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What is the British Rail double arrow logo?
Posted in: Model Railway, Rolling stock
1st February 2021
The British Rail Double Arrow logo was designed by Gerald Barney in 1965 for the then nationalised British Railways....
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How to install a Dapol powered semaphore junction signal?
Posted in: Model Railway, Power and control
12th January 2021
The installation of signals on a layout is always an exciting part of the build, but it can be a little daunting if...
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What is static grass?

Static grass is a scatter made of nylon fibres, that can be made to stand on end giving the appearance of real grass.

Static grass is best applied using a static grass applicator.

By filling the applicator with grass fibres, they are electrostatically charged as they leave the applicator, which make them stand up in pre-applied glue.

The fact they stand up give the appearance of real grass.

Static grass comes in sizes from 0.5mm up to 12mm.

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