Search Tips

Tips categories

Latest Tips

What is a G clamp?
Posted in: Kit building, Assembling and gluing
9th July 2019
A G clamp is traditionally used in wood working for holding pieces of wood in place whilst being glued etc and come...
Read more
How to connect power across mobile baseboard section?
Posted in: Power and control
24th August 2022
There are a number of reasons modellers will need to create a layout in sections, some may desire a transportable...
Read more
How to make a waterfall?
Posted in: Scenery
22nd November 2019
Once you have made your river leading to the edge of your cliff, you will need to measure the distance from the top...
Read more
Do some modellers use crayons to weather?
Posted in: Painting
1st March 2022
Although painting is a favoured weathering method for most modellers, some have been known to use crayons to weather...
Read more
What are my options for hiding or camouflaging a side-mounted points motor on a layout ?
Posted in: Scenery
16th August 2023
When it comes to model railway layouts, aesthetics play a crucial role in creating a realistic and visually appealing...
Read more

Do I need a locomotive cradle?

A locomotive cradle is a specially shaped sponge block designed to gently but firmly hold a model railway locomotive upside down and in place while servicing.

Cradles typically come supplied with additional sponge inserts to alter their size and shape, therefore, making them suitable for N gauge rolling stock as well as OO.

Whether or not the cradle is just simply nice to have, or an absolute must-have is down to individual modellers and the kind of activities they undertake. But for someone who services and repairs models a lot, the cradle's cheap price and simplicity make it a definite must, especially considering how well it works.

Posted in: Fix, restore and customize

Click here to receive the tips weekly in your mailbox. You can unsubscribe at any time.