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As the name suggests, this is where you’ll find a number of additional railway modelling techniques such as detailing, modification and painting. Follow these guides, and the many more found on this website, to make yourself a better railway modeller.
5 ways to improve the reliability of your layout
A reliable layout is a fun one to operate. With time on your hands, we've put…
02 April 2020
Layout build: Runcorn Salt Union
Follow Howard Smith's build of this OO gauge layout in this series of 'behind…
By Howard Smith | 01 April 2020
A beginner's guide to signalling with semaphores
Network Rail signaller, Mick Nicholson introduces key signalling practice to…
12 March 2020
How to add variety to your wagon fleet
Our latest practical feature demonstrates how to make cost-effective, yet…
03 March 2020
How to make a quarry transfer
A dramatic rock face, a siding and an elevated narrow-gauge railway combine on…
26 February 2020
The BRM Layout in a Box Project
To help get people started in the hobby or constructing their first layout, we…
19 February 2020
Railway modelling: How to 3D print at home
Many of us are often sceptical about new technology. In this article, we take a…
04 February 2020
Hills of the North: Construction Diary
Experienced modeller, Graham Nicholas, provides us with a step-by-step timeline…
24 January 2020
Detailing the Dapol Western
We guide you through some of the detailing steps only using the supplied extras.
08 November 2019
How to paint your models
Phil Parker paints his latest model railway projects using accessible and…
29 October 2019
The Great Model Railway Challenge: Scarborough Flyers
Team captain of The Scarborough Flyers, Iain Hale, gives us an insider’s view of…
22 September 2019
VIDEO: Brush painting skills for railway modellers
Brush up on your wood effect painting methods with Howard Smith.
14 August 2019
How to upcycle your wagons for your model railway
With so much second-hand stock on the market, upcycling a wagon is an economical…
14 August 2019
VIDEO: Basic soldering skills
Learn basic soldering skills as we build this etched kit, ideal for beginners.
30 July 2019
How to scratch-build in plastic for model railways
Here we demonstrate beginners’ techniques for working with plastic sheet,…
30 July 2019