Shunting was an essential part of railway goods operations.

Large marshalling yards usually employed one or more dedicated shunting locomotives, commonly known as “pilots”, while smaller goods yards often relied on the locomotive that had brought in the train. Wagons could also be moved by horses or with the aid of capstans, using ropes to pull individual wagons or short rakes into position.

DAN EVASON, of Tunnel Lane Model Railways, shares his figure painting guide, describing his techniques and tips for painting Modelu figurines.

Figure painting has always been a bit of a mystery to some, almost a dark art! It really is easy to get yourself in twist with the amount of painting products on offer, and techniques on how to go about attempting it.