Model Railway News

Making a Simple Table Top for your Model Railway

Dan Morgan — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:54:28 +0000

One of the first challenges that faces all new model railroaders is what are you going to build your layout on. While you can easily go out and buy a table to use, many people decide to make their own as its a great way to keep costs down, as well as building a table that fits perfectly in the space that you have available.

While you can build the whole table from scratch, this video from Gardentrains shows a great way to build your table using the plastic shelving units which you can find in most home improvement stores.

Other than being extremely easy to make, the next huge advantage of this method is there is no waste of materials.If you ever need to take it down you will have some great shelving to use for storage afterwards.

While this video talks in terms of large scale garden trains, you can use this method for any scale.

Take a look.

It’s not the shelving units mentioned in the video, but I’ve found a cheaper and stronger alternative here.

Model Railroad Track Weathering Made Easy

Dan Morgan — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:16:03 +0000

If you are a beginner at model railroading and are looking for a simple and effective way to add weathering to the tracks on your layout, then look no further than the Track Painters available from Woodland Scenics.

Available in 3 authentic track weathering colours (Rusty Rail, Steel Rail, and Weathered Tie) these paint pens can be used on any scale of track, before or after its installation. They are so simple to use that anyone can produce realistically weathered tracks.

Have a look at the video below to see just how easy it is

Unlike other ways of weathering track there is no clean-up required, you just need to put the lids back on.

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Model Train Review: Lionel Southern Crescent Limited

Dan Morgan — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:40:04 +0000

You have to love Eric for making these great video reviews.

With so many amazing trains out there, they can so easily slip you by if you take your eyes off the train catalogues or don’t get into your local hobby shop often enough.

In this review Eric has a look at Lionel’s new Legacy Equipped Southern Crescent Limited 4-6-2 Pacific.

So sit back for 15 minutes and enjoy another great review from Eric.

Buy one

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