Techniques
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
How to build a signal box for your model railway
Adapting card kits can be very enjoyable as we demonstrate with this Metcalfe…
18 September 2019
VIDEO: How to weather a wagon
Phil Parker demonstrates weathering techniques for beginners to make your wagons…
29 August 2019
How to weather buildings and structures
It's one thing adding buildings to your train set, but don't they look a bit…
27 August 2019
How to detail an autocoach
In this latest guide, we update the venerable Airfix autocoach so that it can…
27 August 2019
How to enhance an RTR locomotive
Struggling to differentiate your RTR locomotive from the crowd? Here’s 18 quick…
21 August 2019
The BRM guide to decoder CVs
Fine-tuning a digital decoder to suit driving or operating requirements can seem…
21 August 2019
BRM meets...Digitrains
Digitrains has been trading for nearly 15 years from its Lincolnshire base. You…
14 August 2019
VIDEO: Brush painting skills for railway modellers
Brush up on your wood effect painting methods with Howard Smith.
14 August 2019
How to repair scenery on your model railway
Time is the enemy of scenic modellers. With it comes damage, dust, dirt and…
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
How to expand your train set
Your first train set is supplied with an oval or circle of track and might…
13 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
How to wire a reversing DC loop
Adding a return loop to your layout increases operational flexibility, but can…
29 July 2019