Other
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.
How to model stone walls
Jamie Warne's practical tips can help you create realistic stone walls for your…
13 July 2023
UK model railway eras explained
If you’re undecided on which railway era to model on your next layout, here we…
17 May 2023
How to make a shunting tractor
Phil Parker shows how easily a die-cast road model tractor can be adapted to…
15 December 2022
Installing the Magnorail system
Want to learn more about Magnorail and how to animate your model railway? Phil…
15 December 2022
Getting started in garden railways
Building a railway in the garden can be cheaper than you think. Garden Rail…
21 October 2022
Model railway trackplan types explained
There are a few trackplan types around which model railways are based. Here's a…
13 October 2022
Model railway baseboards: all you need to know
At the heart of every successful model railway lies a baseboard. Here's a guide…
26 September 2022
Locomotive lamps: a beginner's guide
Important for identification and safety, locomotive lamps once played an…
25 August 2022
On the picket line: we show you how to model workers on strike
It seems like strikes are in the national news almost daily at the moment, with…
10 August 2022
Tunnel portals: all you need to know
Tunnel entrances can take many different forms. We look at widely-available…
By Howard Smith | 02 August 2022
Model Railway Buildings: A Beginners Guide
This guide aims to explain the key differences between the different model…
14 July 2022
Make a key for clockwork locomotives
Finding a suitable lost key for clockwork models can prove difficult. Here’s a…
By Phil Parker | 31 January 2022
Ask Phil: What's the difference between a narrowboat and a barge?
Are narrowboats and barges the same thing? Reggie by e-mail.
By Phil Parker | 06 January 2022
Ask Phil: What are angle plates?
Watching your baseboard building video, I'd like to know what the jig you used…
By Phil Parker | 22 December 2021
Enhance your layout with a narrow gauge feeder line
Inspired by a recent trip to a preserved railway, Phil Parker builds a narrow…
13 December 2021
