Hints and Tips for Model Railways

During the construction of the Sump, Laisse and Huneausware Railway, I have come across many of the questions and difficulties that any new railway modeller will likely find. I may not be the world's best - actually I'm definitely not the world's best - but I thought it would be a good idea to share what I have learned.

These hints and tips are not the only way to do things, nor necessarily the easiest or best. They are methods I have found useful and within my ability - so they shouldn't tax anyone too much.

I offer these ideas for you to try out. If you find them useful, tell your friends. If you have ideas for improvements, or questions on techniques for doing something I haven't covered, please e-mail me. I may not be able to help with everything, but we can all try to help each other.


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