A model railway channel for those interested in making model railways ( or railroads for our American friends) on a limited budget. This will cover both buildings, scenery, rolling stock and locos. It will have a sub plot on making freelance layouts. Basically I'm interested in making model railways or a lot less and using simpler methods. Ive also realised that many people are put off making their own layout because of cost, time and space problems and I hope to show how to overcome all of these. It wont be about really fine scale modelling but about getting something acceptable to run your loco collection on. Please do comment as I don't know if I am the only one who does not want to spend thousands of pounds and take ten years to build a layout, judging by the model railway press in the UK I reckon no one else is interested in my approach?! We will upload every Weekend! Mike & Douglas

Train Shed Tuesday. OO Vs N, large layout, social media
Tuesday 30 September 2025

Metcalfe, latest building review, the fantastic Cardleywick Station in OO and N
Thursday 18 September 2025

My Favourite Shunting / Switching Layout
Wednesday 17 September 2025

Train Shed Tuesdays. Thoughts on exhibitioning
Tuesday 16 September 2025

Converting a Kato Steam Locomotive to UK Outline. Part one
Sunday 14 September 2025

Class 14 Shunting on my N Gauge layout
Thursday 11 September 2025

N gauge exhibition shunting layout for sale
Sunday 7 September 2025

Train Shed Tuesday. Layouts, music and mental health
Tuesday 2 September 2025

STEAM TRAINS RUNNING ON MY MICRO LAYOUT
Friday 29 August 2025

The Micro Model Railway layout with lots of operating potential
Sunday 24 August 2025

Train Shed Tuesday. A mystery Locomotive, Books and layouts
Tuesday 19 August 2025

Model Railways and Railroads, DON'T THINK BIG!
Sunday 17 August 2025

Train Shed Tuesday. An iconic Locomotive and some thoughts on exhibition layouts
Tuesday 12 August 2025

Ringwood and Albion Railroad, model railway layout. Scenery and an addition to the Locos
Sunday 10 August 2025

Shunting / switching on a model railway using a Wagon card system
Wednesday 6 August 2025

Train Shed Tuesdays. Trains running, new layout, layouts for sale
Monday 4 August 2025

My first attempt at a US Model Railroad Layout
Thursday 31 July 2025

THE BEST MODEL RAILWAY - RAILROAD LAYOUT TRACK PLAN I HAVE EVER MADE
Saturday 19 July 2025

How to make a model railway / railroad base board, quick and simple bench work
Wednesday 16 July 2025

Train Shed Tuesday, where my N Gauge journey began
Tuesday 15 July 2025

Train Shed Tuesday Talyllyn Railway, Flying Scotsman, GWR Steam Railway and exhibition
Tuesday 8 July 2025

Laser Cutting Custom Model Railway Coaches Using The Creality Falcon A1 10W Laser Cutter!
Tuesday 1 July 2025

Dapol OO Gauge Wagon Kits, excellent value for money
Thursday 26 June 2025

Train Shed Tuesday. Layout evolution, freelance model railways and kit collections
Tuesday 24 June 2025

N Gauge Shed Layout Raised Area and Tracks Progress
Sunday 22 June 2025

Train Shed Tuesday. Large N gauge layout, design considerations and track planning.
Tuesday 17 June 2025

N Gauge 10ft by 2ft Layout. Part 2 Kato track laid and trains running.
Thursday 12 June 2025

N Gauge 10ft by 2ft model railway, first steps
Sunday 8 June 2025

Train Shed Tuesday. Industrial Locomotives, new layout planned and shelf layout challenge
Monday 2 June 2025

Train Shed Tuesday. Figures, people and exhibitions news
Tuesday 27 May 2025

Train Shed Tuesday. Inspirations, exhibition layouts, AIMREC, and biscuits!
Tuesday 20 May 2025

OO Gauge Industrial Layout, setting the scene
Sunday 18 May 2025

OO Gauge Floating Shelf Challenge progress update
Wednesday 14 May 2025

Train Shed Tuesday. Exhibition and ideas for the future
Tuesday 13 May 2025

Floating Shelf Model Railway Railroad Layout Challenge in OO Gauge
Thursday 8 May 2025

Train Shed Tuesday. Exhibitions, layout Challenge and an old layout
Tuesday 6 May 2025

Floating Shelf Micro Layout Challenge
Monday 28 April 2025

Train Shed Tuesday. New Layouts, PWM controllers and cost of building a model railway
Tuesday 22 April 2025

How to make a budget model railway / railroad. Tips and Techniques
Friday 18 April 2025

Train Shed Tuesday, new layout plans and Hornby TT
Tuesday 15 April 2025

Train Shed Tuesday. Layouts, Books, Glues and more
Tuesday 8 April 2025

N Gauge UK outline Shunting Micro Layout
Sunday 6 April 2025

Train Shed Tuesdays. Track trials and tribulations
Tuesday 1 April 2025

How to Ballast model railway / railroad points and switches for beginners
Saturday 29 March 2025

Budget Model Railways, New Series. TRAIN SHED TUESDAYS
Tuesday 25 March 2025

How to make a simple OO Gauge Shunting Layout. Part 3 weathering track, and wire in tube points
Saturday 22 March 2025

How to make a simple OO Gauge Shunting Layout. Part 2 using and laying 2nd hand track
Monday 17 March 2025

A Simple OO Gauge Shunting Layout. Part 1 baseboard and track plan
Thursday 13 March 2025

Model Railway Shed, progress and considerations
Saturday 8 March 2025

Rebuilding my model railway Shed, on a budget
Sunday 2 March 2025

OO Gauge Layout for Sale, a nice beginners layout
Friday 21 February 2025

Making a Start with a US Model Railroad in N gauge on a Budget
Monday 17 February 2025

A Club N Gauge Model Railway / Railroad Layout. Sompting MRC
Friday 14 February 2025

N Gauge 2 level Model Railway /Railroad Layout, 2nd attempt
Friday 7 February 2025

Sompting Model Railway Exhibition, a chance to meet Budget Model Railways
Tuesday 4 February 2025

How to make your own custom built model railway/ railroad buildings
Tuesday 28 January 2025

N Gauge Japanese Exhibition Layout Update, paddy fields and buildings
Tuesday 21 January 2025

N Gauge Harbour Exhibition Layout
Sunday 19 January 2025

Model Railway / Railroad Layout in a case, to carry on a motorbike, version 3
Sunday 12 January 2025

How I built my micro model railway / railroad layout and a tour of it's features
Friday 3 January 2025