BEGINNERS GUIDE: Where do I start?

Before you start building a model railway, there are a few important questions to consider. JONATHAN NEWTON looks at what they are and what some options might be.

BUILDING A model railway is a fun and highly rewarding hobby, but getting started is often the biggest hurdle. Before you buy anything or plan your first layout, the most important thing to consider is research.

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