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Building Track the Smart Way: Using Flat Steel Bar with PNP Railways Bar Rail Chairs & Plastic Sleepers
Thinking of building your own track?
Discover how using 10mm x 20mm flat steel bar with PNP Railways Bar Rail Chairs can save you time and money without compromising on strength or performance. A simple, smart alternative to profile rail — ideal for garden and club layouts alike.
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2 days ago2 min read


True Scale vs Over Scale: Choosing the Right 5 Inch Gauge Sleepers for Your Miniature Railway Project
PNP Railways offers two 5 inch gauge sleeper types: True Scale for authentic proportions and Over Scale for strength and passenger hauling. Understand gauge versus scale, compare sizes and spacing, and choose the right kit for your workshop, garden, or portable line.
Sep 264 min read


Building a 5 inch Gauge Garden Railway in Rural France with PNP Track
Building a 120m garden railway in rural France was a joy with PNP’s clip-fit track. Now, with an AME Class 67, trains are running smoothly!
Mar 252 min read


My Miniature Garden Railway Journey: A Two-Decade Evolution
Ian Payne shares the story of his impressive miniature garden railway, originally built in 2004 using the PNP sleeper system.
Mar 252 min read


The Bushey Miniature Railway – by Daniel Siddal
Here you can see a few pictures of our new 5” railway in the village of Bushey in Hertfordshire. The 70m loop of the track was built with...
Jun 14, 20232 min read


"A Labour of Love: Unveiling the Progress of a 7.25″ Garden Railway with PNP Trackwork"
We were delighted to receive this write-up from one of our customers in Norfolk. We are sure that you will enjoy reading it: Although the...
Jun 14, 20231 min read


"Building a Railway Wonderland: Tales from an Italian Garden Railway amidst the Alps"
We recently received this from a customer. Interesting to note the temperature range that the bar chairs are subjected to, especially in...
Jun 13, 20232 min read
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