Inspired by the ‘Polbrook’ layout of Model Rail ’s own Chris Nevard, Tom Lloyd’s ‘Polbream’ layout is a masterclass in magicking up a miniature marvel.

Pick up the phone, call your local railway, offer to volunteer, and it could be the start of a whole new adventure, says ALEX ALDER. You might even go the whole hog and buy an engine…

It may have been the final piece in the jigsaw of an industrial backscene, but something about the structure didn’t sit right with George Dent . Eventually, he found the solution.

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An Arts and Crafts cottage makeover and extension created a bright backdrop for a creative couple’s collection of music, art and memorabilia