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PRACTICAL IDEAS FOR BETTER RAILWAY MODELLING
Here is a list of some useful articles you will find on this page:
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- Operating a Crossover with one Turnout Motor: A rather idiosyncratic solution to an old problem - but a good one!
- A Wheel Cleaning Tool for Compensated Locos: A reprint of an article in the BRMA journal "The Clearing House" about constructing a very useful gadget.
- How do I keep my trains running?: Some thoughts on maintaining a layout and its stock to ensure perfect running (based on an article in the BRMA journal "The Clearing House" of several years ago).
- Transition Curves: A very practical article on plotting and laying transition curves in your trackwork
- Modelling Lineside Structures: Constructing buildings and structures
- Landscaping: Some ideas on building convincing terrain
- Some tips on putting together Metal Kits
- Working in Metals: Using Different Metals in Building Railway Models
- 21 Handy Hints
- Have You Tried Loctite Retainer Yet?

The scratchbuilder's art - Hull & Barnsley Railway signals
(Photo by Mick Nicholson)
Last Updated 24/4/05