Anatomy of an Exhibition Layout UK exhibition layouts are all unique but share a number of family traits. They drive your eye towards the sceniced area whilst hiding away the inner workings of the layout. Space is short and so there are innovative ways to swap trains around such as…
Well, the cat’s out the bag! I’ve got a new series coming up with Model Railroader Video Plus called Let’s Make a Scene. You can find a brief trailer in this clip. It’s really exciting to be working with them and I’m brimming over with scenery ideas I can show.…
UK vs US Modelling There are some definite differences between the UK and the US when it comes to model railways… First up, space in the UK is at a premium. Houses are generally small and basements are unheard of. Layouts are often only shown at public exhibitions where they…
We all have our early memories of what got us into modelling and mine revolve around modelling with my Dad’s Hornby Dublo. I also clearly remember a magazine article about a slate quarry in Railway Modeller, some time in March 1980 something. It turned out to be 1985. Looking at…
NTS Orlando 17 – Layouts The National Train Show in Orlando had a tonne of great modular layouts – check them out!
NTS Orlando 17 – Manufacturers The National Train Show is a popular location for manufacturers to reveal new products and to show off their existing stock.
NMRA National Train Show Orlando 17 The NMRA National Train Show followed the convention in Orlando. It’s a 150,000 sq ft of modular layouts and manufacturers. Click to see more photos on: Layouts Manufacturers If you are enjoying the series then please subscribe to my blog for the next weekly…
Layout Update – finally running something! Now I love modelling as much as the next modeller but sometimes tasks just become too daunting and I just keep putting them off. Getting my rolling stock out again and running is one such task. I took my stock off quite a few…
NMRA Orlando 17 – Clinics There’s one thing that the NMRA National Convention is known for and that’s its many clinics on everything from prototype to layout design plus hands on clinics such as Modelling with the Masters or Arduinos. Other Convention Activities These include non-rail, silent auction and the…
NMRA Orlando 17 – Contest One feature of the NMRA National Convention is its contest or celebration of modelling. Orlando had some really special entries. This is the winner of best in show. It’s a Way Car by Al Sohl. This is the winner of the structures with 115 points.…
