4mm scale in railway modelling terms is the most popular scale. It is 4mm of the model being one foot of the real...
Valid to UK only - excludes oversized items
4mm scale in railway modelling terms is the most popular scale. It is 4mm of the model being one foot of the real...
There are a number of different options for attaching figures such as a horse and rider to a layout. Perhaps the...
The smallest commercial scale in railway modelling is T Gauge. It runs on 3mm track and is 1/450 in scale. It is...
If track cutters are your weapon of choice to cut model railway track with, you may be wondering which way they...
A third hand tool (often referred to as a helping hand tool) is a clamp like device that sits on your worktop. Its...
Electricity is inherently dangerous and should always be treated with respect.
But with model railways the voltage is so low and there is no risk of electric shock at all. You can touch the track and you will not feel anything (and will not hurt yourself).
The transformer in the power supply with convert the electricity to a low voltage making it safe for all.
So you can enjoy the hobby with your children, knowing that it is perfectly safe and no more dangerous than a video game.
PS: Obviously, if electric train sets were dangerous, they would not be sold and definitely not marketed as a children toy.
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