Chris Nevard scratches a lingering itch by giving one of Model Rail ’s exclusive Ruston & Hornsby ‘PWM’ locomotives a suitably grimy appearance, using water-based paints that can be removed easily if things go wrong.

With modern ready-to-run diesel-outline models excelling in the art of interior decor, what can we do to improve the spartan cabs of older models? George Dent offers some simple tips.

Peter Marriott explains how even the most basic of freight facilities can be given enough interest and detail to catch viewers’ eyes.

Despite leaving their beloved Black Country for a new life in Cornwall, Neil Woodbine and Sue Farmer returned to their roots with this new layout, which captures the essence of Wednesbury in the late BR period.

D2767 – Bo’ness: One of just two surviving ex-BR North British Shunters, D2767, has recently moved under its own power for the first time in five years after repairs by a small team of volunteers were

With some ‘OO’ coaching stock now costing around £70 per vehicle CHRIS LEIGH offers some thoughts on saving money and doing some old style modelling.