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The Novice Railway Modeller
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I'm The Novice Railway Modeller, building my first OO gauge model railway and sharing every step of the journey.

I believe you don't need to be an expert to enjoy this hobby. Here you'll find honest progress, real mistakes and practical lessons as I build my first ever model railway. Whether you're building your first layout, returning to railway modelling after years away or improving an existing railway, you're very welcome here. My aim is to show that progress matters more than perfection, and that every challenge is another opportunity to learn.

Expect layout construction, track laying, DCC wiring, scenery, weathering, realistic railway operations, rolling stock reviews, product comparisons and budget-friendly modelling. I specialise in British-outline diesel and electric railways, sharing practical projects, DIY problem-solving and genuine modelling experiences from someone learning every step of the way.

Learn. Share. Enjoy the journey. 🚆

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4:06

LNER HST 125 Running in 4K! | OO Gauge Passenger Trains on My Model Railway

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Shared 2 weeks ago

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FIRST TRAINS Around My Completed 30m Model Railway! | Class 60 Steel Trains

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Shared 2 weeks ago

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I Nearly Lost My Modelling Mojo Finishing This Layout Section! OO Gauge Loft Layout

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Shared 2 months ago

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The Railway Almost Connects! | Spring Layout Update

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Shared 3 months ago

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26:06

First Power-Up of My DCC SuperPanel… Will It Work?!

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Shared 4 months ago

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Installing Peco Electrofrog Diamond Crossings – Fixing a Dead Frog Problem

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Shared 4 months ago

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Peco Flexi Track, DCC Electrofrog Wiring & Junction Problems | Layout Build Continues....

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Shared 5 months ago

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Installing Two Diamond Crossings | Two Double Junctions | Extended Crossover | Peco | Insulfrogs

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Shared 5 months ago

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Winter Layout Update | First Model Railway at 60! Major Progress & Spring/Summer Plans 🚂❄️

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Shared 6 months ago

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Building a 6m Fiddle Yard Extension | OO Gauge Model Railway Baseboards

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Shared 6 months ago

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Extending the Scenic Section | First Infrastructure Changes Explained

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Shared 7 months ago

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I Tried Installing TWO Double Junctions and a Relay Exchange for the First Time… Did It Work?

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Shared 7 months ago

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My Most Meaningful Loco Yet | Accurascale Class 66 Insight | More Than a Model | Charitiable Cause

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Shared 8 months ago

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Model Railway Couplings Compared | Which Is Best for Realism & Reliability? | Episode 20

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Shared 8 months ago

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Autumn Update: Fiddle Yards Completed, New Track Joining Technique & Major Layout Progress!

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Shared 9 months ago

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South Fiddle Yard Rebuild – Can I Finally Fix It? | Progress Update (Part A)

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Fiddle Yard Rebuild Update + HST Coupling Upgrade Test Run | Episode 17

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Shared 1 year ago

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Settle Model Rail Festival Featuring Deadman’s Lane | Stunning OO Gauge Layout & Gritty Detail

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Shared 1 year ago

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Major Track Re-Engineering! Fiddle Yard Overhaul & New Track Plan 2.0 Revealed | Episode 16

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Revealing My Ultimate Track Plan Using AnyRail | Building My Dream Layout Step by Step | Ep 15

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Model Railway Loft Layout | View The Tour | Design Ideas, Scenic Plans & Loco Fleet Overview | Ep.14

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Shared 1 year ago

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Hornby HM7000 Sound Decoder Install (21TXS) | Beginner Guide + Mistakes

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Shared 1 year ago

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I'm Learning to... Run Trains! First Fiddle Yard Test Ends in Disasters & Derailments | Ep. 12

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Shared 1 year ago

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I'm learning to... Fix Frog Polarity Issues | OO Gauge Fiddle Yard Progress | Beginner Build Ep. 11

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Shared 1 year ago

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I'm learning to... Finally Complete and Track Test my Model Railway Fiddle Yard | Ep.10

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Shared 1 year ago

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I'm Learning to... Neatly Connect Bus, Dropper and Point Motor Wires Under my Fiddle Yard | Ep. 9

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Shared 1 year ago

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I'm Learning to... Lay Straight Flexible Track + New Point Network! | Model Railway Build Ep. 8

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Shared 1 year ago

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Learning To Fix and Solder Track with Model Tech Rail Aligners Across Baseboard Joints | Ep. 7

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Shared 1 year ago

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Learning To Install DCC Concepts Cobalt IP Digital Point Motors, Dropper Wires, & Power Bus | Ep. 6

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Shared 1 year ago

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I’m Learning To... Wire & Install Peco Points – Wiring Disasters & Track Troubles | Ep.5 Build

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Shared 1 year ago

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I’m Learning To Wire & Solder Peco Electrofrog Turnouts | Ep.4 – Beginner Model Railway Build

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Shared 1 year ago

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I’m Learning to Build OO Gauge Fiddle Yards | Ep.3 – Model Railway Mistakes, Fixes & Track Plan Tips

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Shared 1 year ago

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Learning to Build My First OO Gauge Model Railway Fiddle Yards | Ep.2 – Beginner DIY Challenges

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Shared 1 year ago

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I'm Learning To... Beginner Builds First Model Railway | Loft Layout with Hidden Fiddle Yards Ep. 1

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Shared 1 year ago

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SCHOOL BOY ERRORS | Third Attempt | Levelling Baseboards | Learn With Me

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Shared 1 year ago

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Britains Most Loved Train | HST125 | The Journey Shrinker | Recreated in Model Form

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Shared 1 year ago

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My First Ever YouTube Upload Painting and Sealing Baseboards

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Shared 1 year ago

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