Track
Without track you simply do not have a model railway. But, out-of-the-box track isn’t very realistic so we reveal many ways to make it look like the real thing. This section also includes model railway trackplans for you to enjoy.
How to ballast track
Real railways run on a bed of crushed rocks called 'ballast'. We explain how you…
21 September 2018
How does a train set work?
You have bought a model railway 'starter' set. That's a great start, but how…
21 September 2018
How to build a basic model railway baseboard
Building a model railway baseboard can be as simple as a piece of plywood from a…
20 September 2018
Model railway track plan ideas
Simple model railway track plans can still offer plenty of interest, modelling…
20 September 2018
How to draw a model railway trackplan
Drawing a track plan is a simple enough process. Our easy-to-follow advice shows…
18 September 2018
How to... Lay track
After planning your track circuit, laying track is a first important step to…
11 September 2018