Tips & Memories
Pete's Railway Tips & Memories
Warm model railway advice, 1960s signal box stories and hobby notes from Pete the Trainman.
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How to Stop Model Trains Derailing: Pete's 5 Fixes
Five old-school checks Pete uses when a model train keeps leaving the rails.
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OO Gauge Track Joints: Test Before You Ballast
Why Pete never rushes ballast until every joint has proved itself.
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Life in a 1960s Signal Box: What Pete Remembers
Pete remembers the sounds, smells and little rituals of the signal box.
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Choosing Your First Model Railway Layout: Pete's Beginner Guide
A kind beginner guide for choosing a layout you will actually enjoy building.
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Cleaning Old Locomotives: Keeping Vintage Trains Running
Gentle maintenance advice for older locomotives that deserve another run.
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Bus Spotting, Stamps and Coins: The Other Hobbies Pete Loves
Pete on the other collecting hobbies that sit beside the railway room.
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