This is a quick tip video for beginners on how to uncouple and remove both diesel and steam trains from your layout or train set.
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This video shows you how to remove the bogie from the Hornby A4 Mallard, R.305 / R.350, however it will work with any A4 that requires…
Congratulations Hornby on 100 years. Over the next 100 days we will be releasing a new video looking back at some of the amazing models…
We are pleased to introduce the first 3D printable magnetic NEM couplings for the Hornby HST / Mk3 / Mk3SD NEM rolling stock. The only…
Last week we discussed our 3D printed NEM coupling design, if you missed it you can find it here: 3D Printed NEM couplings Learn how we…
Our 3D printing project Trackside3D will soon be releasing a series of 3D printable couplings that you can download and print with your 3D…
The ESP32 and ESP8266 are low cost (under USD$5 each) system on a chip (computers) that can be programmed to perform specific tasks. These…
This is a quick how-to article on installing the Arduino IDE. The Arduino IDE is a FREE software program that lets you edit code and upload…
There are many different ways to add computer control to your layout. It is very easy to start off even with something small such as…
We have been working away quietly behind the scenes to bring you a completely revamped version of the oorail.co.uk website. We hope you…
We are very pleased to unveil the new look for oorail. A lot of work has taken place behind the scenes to deliver a better experience for…
This video gives a brief introduction and a demonstration of a new Digital Model Railway control system called Digital DC (DDC). The DDC…
In this video we show you how to use off the shelf power supply units to create a highly reliable power supply for your digital DC (DDC)…
Episode 2 of Model Railway Train formations takes a look at a present day rake of Scotrail Mk2F coaches used with Class 68 loco hauled…
We have a random power loss problem on a particular section of track between a set of curved Hornby points and a number of Peco steamline…
Express review of the newly released Realtrack Models / Rapido Trains Class 156 Provincial SuperSprinter. In this video we look at 156497…
In this video we look at a problem with the Realtrack Models Class 156 in Provincial "SuperSprinter" livery that developed during running…
In this episode of Around 15 Minutes of Railway Modeling, I take a look at a pair of Dapol Class 22 Diesel locomotives, figure out the…
This first episode of Model Railway Train Formations looks at an option for short British Railways Western Region Passenger trains using…
An unplanned modeling project as the ringfield motor failed in this 24 year old Hornby A4. The model is A4 Pacific 60028 Walter K Whigham…
