Maintenance and Cleaning

How to Clean Model Railway Track

Learn how to clean model railway track with the best railway cleaning tips by choosing a track cleaner or Peco track rubber for clean rails. Follow these practical maintenance tips for a reliable model railway.

Beginner Guides

8 Essential Steps To Take Before Building a Model Railway

Follow these simple 8 steps before constructing a model railway to avoid the most common mistakes when planning and building a track layout. Use these easy to follow tips and tricks on your next model railway build.

Train Sets

What is Z Gauge? A Guide to Z Scale Model Trains

A guide to Z scale model trains and how they compare to HO or OO gauge. Find out if the best Z gauge trains are suited to small spaces or are a cost effective option for a DCC model railway layout.

Train Sets

Can OO Gauge Model Trains Run on HO Track?

Discover whether OO gauge model trains, locomotive and buildings are fully compatible with HO track and find the best train scale and most popular gauge to run on your model railway.

Train Sets Featured

A Complete Guide to the Best Train Sets

Compare and review the best train sets for kids, adults and model rail hobbyists. Find a great electric train set by searching in the top online guide featuring quality advice, tips and reviews.

Train Sets

How to Find Model Railway Shops Near You

Search our model train store directory and find the best model railway shop near you. Browse for good model train stores in New York, Chicago, London that offer high quality train sets and have excellent service.

Track Planning Featured

Best Track Planning Tools for Model Railways

If you're building a model railway, you should take a look at the best track planner for model railways with free resources, books & software. Design and build OO, HO, N gauge track layouts with the top planning tools.

Model Scenery Featured

Best Static Grass Applicator Reviewed for 2023

Static grass applicators are an efficient way of applying grass to a model railway. Discover which is the best static grass applicator for your model railway layout and learn top tips for applying static grass quickly and easily.

Train Sets

How to Set Up a Hornby Train Set for Beginners

Learn how to build your Hornby train set by following our step by step beginners guide. Get your first Hornby model railway started and set up first time using simple, easy to follow steps.

Train Sets

Guide to The Best Wooden Train Sets from Brio, Bigjigs, Thomas in 2023

The ultimate guide to the best wooden train sets for children, from beginners starter toy trains to large train sets. We'll take a look at the best wood trains from leading brands including Brio, Bigjigs and Thomas

Train Sets

Are N Gauge Train Sets Better than OO Gauge?

Let's take a look at the differences and advantages of N gauge vs OO Gauge to determine the best scale in which to build your next model railway layout.

Train Sets

New Hornby Train Sets For 2021

Take a look at the new Hornby Train Sets released in 2021. Summertime Coca-Cola train set, iTravller 6000 train set, Valley Drifter trian set. Find out more.

Train Sets Featured

The Best Train Set Deals for Black Friday 2023

Take a look at some of the best toy train deals available for the 2023 Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions, including train sets from Hornby, Fisher-Price and Brio.

Baseboards

Guide to Model Railway Baseboards

Perhaps you've been running model trains and are now looking to build a dedicated layout? Maybe you've moved house and now finally have the space to build a model railway? We explore some considerations needed when researching, planning and building model railway baseboards.

Model Railway Shops

Many types of model railway shop are available. It's important to choose the correct model railway retailer depending on your requirements. This guide covers the different options available to you, including; online model railway shops, model railway auction websites, and model railway specialists.

Train Sets Featured

DC vs DCC Model Trains

If you're just starting out in the model railway hobby, you'll have likely come across the two different types of model trains – DC and DCC. Learn which is the best control system for building your model railway layout. What’s the difference between DCC and DC model trains?

Train Sets

The Best Train Sets for Kids this Christmas 2020

A train set is the perfect way to make your child’s Christmas morning. Whether it’s as a beautiful gift, or a stunning decoration traveling around the bottom of the tree. If you’re looking to get a train set under the tree this Christmas, then take a look at these picks for the 2018 holiday season.

Train Sets

The Best Hornby Train Set Reviewed

When it comes to the best Hornby train set to buy, it can be difficult to choose the most suitable one for you. Perhaps you’re buying the kids their first train set, are looking at getting into the hobby yourself, or maybe you’re a seasoned collector – there’s certainly a train set for you.

Beginner Guides

Are 00 Gauge Model Railway Layouts Best?

00 gauge is one of several model railway gauges to choose from, and there are advantages and disadvantages to choosing it. Despite 00 gauge model railway layouts being the most popular type available, are they always the best choice?

Baseboards

Model Railway Baseboards Ready Made

There are many challenges when building a model railway baseboard, from choosing the type of wood, to selecting the best method of construction. Beginner railway modeller, or inexperienced at constructing baseboards? Get model railway baseboards ready made. Is this the best solution for your layout?

Baseboards

The Best Wood for a Model Railway Baseboard

Choosing wood for the baseboard is an important part of building a model railway. It's essential to use woods that are of the required strength to support the layout, are easy to work with, and long-lasting. If the model railway is going to be portable, lightweight woods should be also be used.

Beginner Guides

The Best Place to Build a Model Railway

When building a model railway your first task will be to determine the best place to build it. There's many potential options – lofts, garages, basements or spare rooms. The ideal location for you will be determined by personal preference, what is available, and any restrictions in terms of space.