Søren's Model Railway Pages

The locomotives from the cheaper end of the Märklin and Trix product range, also known as "Hobby Locomotives" does not benefit from short coupler guide mechanisms. Instead the locomotives have a cheaper solution making the gap between the buffers a bit unrealistic. This article describes how a spare part, a screwdriver and a few minutes, can greatly reduce the gap between the buffers - and you can enjoy a better looking model. [More]

On one of my modules I have had a spot representing some sort of field. I was not very happy with the current look, so I got hold on some of the prefabricated corn fields from NOCH. This article describes how easy they are to install, and they look amazing. [More]

We all know how small children are thrilled by playing with model trains and how they want the trains to go faster, and faster and perhaps even crash and so on. I bet you also know the feeling when your own precious models are at risk of being played with by children. This is why I bought a train set from the Märklin My World range of products. A great way to entertain the kids and keep your own models safe from the damages that small hands can do! Read my review. [More]

Before the exhibition layout is packed away for the summer, I will do some maintenance to keep it in a presentable state. Each trip This includes repairing damaged modules, adding stuff and perhaps a paint job here and there. [More]