By: Stacey G Baker | 2010-04-01 | Crafts Most of us start out with a 'Train-set' of one form or another. Indeed I can still vividly recall the joy of my first 00 layout on a single 8x4 base board hinged from my bedroom wall that my father kindly set up and mostly built for me. Many hours were spent working on this layout and a huge amount of practical modelling experience was gained. read more
By: Barry Axel | 2010-11-30 | Crafts A model railway layouts hobby is a fantastic and really absorbing one. It is a pastime that can bring members of the family together to work on something. Many people are keen on developing a model train layout in their homes but more often than not are unsure where to begin. read more
By: Walter Mcknight | 2012-03-17 | Recreation & Sports Model railways being built at home has become such a favorite pastime of both men and women alike, no matter the age. Every little boy and girl dreamed of being a train conductor at some point in their young life. Whether it was the mechanics or the unmistakable sound that emits from the first car, trains are magical. They are capable of fitting to an individual's personality and conforming to me read more
By: Avery Baron | 2010-10-29 | Shopping Railroading is the best way you can express your ideas and make your entire rail and train dreams see the light of day. It is very possible for you to make a complete syste read more
By: Danny Mitchell Ashton | 2010-04-01 | Crafts Unless there is a safety issue of some kind, there is really no "wrong" way to make a model railway layout. There are as many model railway layouts as there are train enthusiasts. read more
By: Elias Jones | 2010-03-29 | Crafts This is one of the most common questions newcomers to this hobby ask about model trains, and it is not an easy one to answer straight off the bat. DCC and DC both refer to how the model trains are powered and controlled. Like many other things, it depends what you want from your train layout. read more
By: Tim McCarthy | 2010-10-10 | Hobbies When creating your model railways scenery, in order to get it looking as realistic as possible, you will need to think about how to get the perspective right. Here are a few tips and tricks you can use on your model railway trains layout. read more
By: Elias Jones | 2010-03-29 | Crafts If you want to have a go at making realistic looking buildings for your model railway you might be wandering what materials you can use. The first question you have to address is what scale you are working to as your buildings need to be in proportion to the size of your trains. read more
By: Elias Jones | 2010-03-29 | Crafts If you are new to the hobby of model train layouts you will no doubt be eager to get on with your project and see it up and running as quickly as possible. Let's say you have your flat surface of a given size ready and available for use. As a beginner what is your next move going to be? read more
By: James MT | 2010-04-03 | Crafts Looking for a model train layout for sale? Well here's how you can get unlimited layouts without spending a fortune. read more
By: James E Doan | 2010-03-26 | Crafts You should allow your first model railroad layout to develop naturally as you gain knowledge. Do not attempt to build a layout with concepts you do not yet understand. The great thing about a model railroad layout is that it does not have to be a static display. read more
By: Jamie Passman | 2011-02-17 | Arts & Entertainment Model trains are a toy that has fascinated both adults and children since the days that real trains began rolling along their tracks. In the beginning they where carved from wood, then crafted out of metal, however they are made model trains have always been a favorite toy. read more
By: Tim McCarthy | 2010-10-09 | Hobbies Computers have changed the way we go about everyday tasks and made our lives a lot simpler and easier in many ways. You may not have originally thought about using a computer for designing your model railway track plans, but specialist software can make the whole process much quicker and easier too. read more
By: Roman Andron | 2010-03-29 | Crafts Choosing a theme for your model train layout is an important first step in planning. By choosing the era, setting, and operating style you want, you can build your model railroad the way you want and avoid spending time and money in areas that you don't enjoy. read more