With RailMaster connected, the power of the Elite can be harnessed like never before. RailMaster is a totally new way to control a model railway. Just connect the Elite via…
Toys
XPressNet is a Command Bus used by Atlas, Lenz, Hornby, OpenDCC (DIY), Paco Canada (DIY), ZTC Controls, Viessmann, and Roco. It was developed by Lenz. The XPressNet specification (available from…
Digital Command Control (DCC) is a standard for a system to operate model railways digitally. When equipped with Digital Command Control, locomotives on the same electrical section of track can…
Hornby Railways is a British model railway brand. Its roots date back to 1901, when founder Frank Hornby received a patent for his Meccano construction toy. The first clockwork train…
A short film introducing my OO gauge model railway layout, London Road. The layout is set in the North of England during the 1950s.
The history of electric model trains goes back to the 1920s and many of the first and best manufacturers were British. During WWII, most British industries, including toy train manufacturers,…
Playing with model trains can be a great pastime for the young as well as the young at heart. Endless hours can be spent constructing a train set as well…
Constructing architectural models is a challenging pursuit. It demands creativity, patience and an understanding of materials and tools. Making a model of an existing house poses its own set of…
Wiring a remote track switch or turnout on a model railroad is a straight-forward project, though the sheer number of turnouts on even a medium-sized layout can make the endeavor…
Model trains are almost as fun to look at as they are to play with. To showcase and protect your model pieces when they are not in use, follow the…