Techniques
Our aim is to help you become a better railway modeller by giving you the latest railway modelling advice from our team of experts. This section includes modelling techniques covering track, weathering, kit building, scenery, DC-DCC plus other essential model railway skills.
How to create lineside variety
There's more to the other side of the fence than green grass, as we explain with…
14 September 2021
Ask Phil: Adding a stone effect to a building wall
I've built a laser-cut building kit and I'd like to make the walls look like…
By Phil Parker | 13 September 2021
Model Railways: How to make a pre-grouping coach
These four-wheel coaches are in plentiful supply, though can be upgraded with…
13 September 2021
How to paint a backscene
Howard Smith shares how basic techniques benefit the most reticent of artists,…
By Howard Smith | 12 September 2021
How to build bridges for your model railway
Sometimes, only a bespoke structure will do the job. Phil Parker takes his time…
11 September 2021
How to fit a point motor
Effective point motor operation is vital to any layout. Phil Parker shows how…
By Phil Parker | 10 September 2021
How to refresh your track
The track on this project is in need of improvement. Howard Smith shares his…
By Howard Smith | 09 September 2021
Ask Phil - Curing sticky point motors
Question: I have fitted Peco point motors to my layout and while most work…
09 September 2021
How to create cameo scenes
How do you engage a non-enthusiast looking at your layout? Phil Parker presents…
By Phil Parker | 09 September 2021
How to build a battery locomotive
Underground trains are iconic but feel hidden away from the public gaze. They…
08 September 2021
How to make your first model
Our hobby welcomes newcomers on a weekly basis. Regardless of their modelling…
08 September 2021
Weathering 009 skip wagons
Working wagons should show their battle scars, especially narrow gauge skip…
By Phil Parker | 07 September 2021
Phil's Practical - Personalise a J94
With the reappearance of the ex-DJM models J94 as part of the EFE Rail range, we…
07 September 2021
Phil's Practical - Weather a steam locomotive
Real trains get dirty – Phil Parker shares how to replicate this on models to…
06 September 2021
Wiring your model railway: top tips
When it works, we ignore its existence, when it doesn’t, we can be tempted to…
06 September 2021