Layout Feature – West Coast Cement by Hornby
West Coast Cement by Hornby Asides from covering exhibitions, from time to time we will also cover layouts. These are ones I have seen at exhibitions that take my fancy and think are worth...
Tagged: model railway layout
A new season of exhibitions is nearly upon us
I’m conscious it’s been quite a while since I either did any modelling, or updated this blog. Rich, you really must do better in 2025, Or at least that’s what I keep telling myself....
Ballasting, how to do it
Not a popular task with many modellers, ballasting however is essential. Here, I take you through how I do it. I’ve done this many times, and have learnt a lot along the way. Much...
What makes a good modelling room set up?
An intriguing question that I was asked this week is what do you feel makes a good set up? Here, we are talking about a space for crafting, model making and painting etc. For...
Cork on the baseboard?
Always a contentious one that modellers can’t agree on. The theory says that covering a layout baseboard in cork reduces the rattle and running noise of trains. However in N Gauge it is felt...
Choosing A Baseboard For Your Layout
When it comes to choosing a baseboard for your new model railway layout, different modellers will have different considerations. Key factors in the choice are likely to include: Weight Cost & Budget Ease of...