Author Archives: Dan Morgan

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

One of the best parts of model railroading is that you are able to build your own little world (or not so little depending on the space that you have available). One of my absolute favourite layouts (which I would … Continue reading →

I was recently asked by my nephew if I was familiar with a show called Adventures in Willoughby. To be honest I had never heard of it, but he thought that it would be something that would peak my interest … Continue reading →

Here is a video review of the O scale Lionel C&O 2-6-6-2 Mallet. This is an incredibly detailed steam locomotive in O scale with some great features and sound, including one of the best whistle steam smoke effects currently available … Continue reading →

If you are looking for a high quality track cleaning wagon then you should consider the CMX track cleaning wagon. This wagon is especially good for cleaning track inside tunnels. It is an effecient cleaning wagon so will only need … Continue reading →

If you’ve been wondering how to build a model train platform, have a look at the video below. The roughened platform look can be easily achieved with a coat of paint, sprinkling on some fine sand and then painting again. … Continue reading →

Woodland Scenics have come out with a great product to clean your model train tracks and model train wheels. It’s called the Tidy Track Rail & Wheel Maintenance System. Dirty tracks are a problem for most model railroaders especially when … Continue reading →

Here’s a great video explaining how to easily create roads and paved areas for your model railroad using the Woodland Scenics range of products. Matt takes you step-by-step through the process of making a road and a railroad crossing. Here … Continue reading →

Dave has built an amazing model train layout over the years. Have a look at the video below which was taken in 2009 after 2 years of work on his model train layout. We often get emails from frustrated beginners … Continue reading →

There is nothing better than a well detailed and realistic looking model railroad… And Laurie is the King of detailing his model railroad… Have a look at the video below to see how Laurie has added some clever animation to … Continue reading →

Laurie is a perfectionist and has made some fine adjustments to his Blackstone locomotive bells. The bell swing action now perfectly matches the Tsunami sound.  A model railroad is never finished and it is a lot of fun… Look out … Continue reading →

Many of you asked how Dave gets access to any trains that may derail in his long tunnel… Well the video below demonstrates how. So many beginners make the mistake of creating elaborate tunnels in mountains and completely forget about … Continue reading →

Laurie has added a working bell and lights to this Hon3 Blackstone K-27 locomotive. Laurie achieved this by installing a tiny motor in the cabin which is connected to a 2nd decoder. The decoder is programmed to work the bell, … Continue reading →

Watch this video as Dave demonstrates how he constructed his new tunnels for his model railroad. Take note of when Dave explains the removable section to correct any future derailments. Often beginners will create elaborate tunnels and forget about access … Continue reading →

This is a demonstration by Laurie of his 3 Blackstone HOn3 C-19 locomotives. Laurie is a brilliant model railroader and has modified these locomotives to include much more functionality and animations… Look out for these in the video, they are … Continue reading →

Looking for information on how to set up a model train set for adults? Then check out this video which shows how to set up a Walthers HO scale trainline model train set. Model train sets are a great way … Continue reading →

A model railroad is never finished and this is what makes model railroading so much fun. Things will always need changing and upgrading, so don’t think for a minute that you’ll build your model railroad and then have nothing to … Continue reading →

This is a video review of suggested model train sets for adults. Eric reviews the Lionel BNSF Ice Cold Express (O-Scale) which is a great model train set for adults. This is a highly detailed model train set and a … Continue reading →