Tag Archives: hints and tips

Remote Controlled Locos Signs

Posted on March 9, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

A great idea from Eric Bergh and the Model Railroad Hobbyist blog.  The blogger saved the pictures, resized them in Paint and printed them out in Word (for HO in his case). The signs below ought to be printable for use … Continue reading →

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How dangerous is our hobby?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Today’s blog is a health and safety moment.  Or rather, a few moments of extolling the health benefits of model railways. My colleague at work phoned in sick today, and said he was having to visit the hospital to see … Continue reading →

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Hints and tips – N gauge handbrake

Posted on January 22, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Browsing RMweb today (looking for I don’t know what) I came across this idea by Andy Gautrey on his Yakima Valley layout.  It is for HO, but I see no reason it won’t work in N. “There are also a few 2mm … Continue reading →

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An unusual modelling material

Posted on December 12, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

Here’s an interesting tip and a new modelling material.  I can’t take any credit for it, as it originally apperared on the Model Railroader forum, and I read it on Bill Schneider’s layout web site. (http://oldandweary.blogspot.ca/2013/10/keeping-it-together.html) The article discussed making … Continue reading →

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