Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
How far apart should your model railway tracks be spaced to be both realistic, but also ensure that your models don't crash? That's what we look at in this video which features some tips, tricks and tools that will make your life easier.
Thanks to Printins for providing the giveaway prizes, please do check out their products:
Website: printinsdirect.co.uk
eBay Store: ebay.co.uk/usr/printins-direct
Amazon Store: amzn.to/4qW3nrq
!!! COMPETITON IS NOW CLOSED !!!
PRINTINS DIRECT GIVEAWAY - Terms & Conditions
1. Promoter
The promoter of this competition is Little Wicket Railway. This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with YouTube or Google.
2. Sponsor / Prize Provider
The prizes have been provided by Printins Direct. Printins Direct is not responsible for the administration, judging, or fulfilment of this competition.
3. Prize
There are two sets of track setting tools from Printins Direct available to win. The prize is non-transferable and no cash or alternative prize is available.
4. Eligibility
Open to UK residents only. Entrants must have a UK delivery address. Entrants must be 18 years or over, or have permission from a parent or legal guardian. Employees of the promoter or prize provider, and their immediate families, are excluded from entry.
5. How to Enter
To enter via the Little Wicket Railway channel, participants must:
- Subscribe to the Little Wicket Railway YouTube channel
- Like the giveaway video
- Leave one comment on the giveaway video that includes the words “printins direct”
Only one entry per person is permitted on this video. Multiple comments will not count as additional entries.
Entrants may gain one additional bonus entry by:
- Subscribing to the LWR2 YouTube channel @LittleWicketRailway2
- Liking the designated giveaway post or video on LWR2
- Leaving one comment on that post
Multiple comments on the LWR2 channel will not count as additional entries.
6. Closing Date
The competition closes at 12:00 midday (UK time) on Sunday 1 March. Entries received after this time will not be counted.
7. Winner Selection
Winners will be selected at random from all valid entries across both channels. The draw will take place shortly after the closing date.
8. Winner Notification & Claiming the Prize
Winners will be announced in the comments on the giveaway video and/or post. It is the winner’s responsibility to contact the promoter via email to claim their prize. Winners must make contact within 30 days of the announcement.
9. Unclaimed Prizes
Any prize not claimed within 30 days of notification will be re-drawn and awarded to another eligible entrant.
10. Delivery
Prizes will be shipped to UK addresses only. No international shipping is available. The promoter is not responsible for delays, damage, or loss caused by postal or courier services once the prize has been dispatched.
11. Proof of Entry
The promoter reserves the right to request proof of subscription, liking, or commenting in the event of a dispute or suspected invalid entry.
12. Technical Issues
The promoter accepts no responsibility for entries that are lost, delayed, corrupted, incomplete, or not received due to technical issues, platform outages, or user error.
13. Disqualification
The promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entry that:
- Does not comply with these Terms & Conditions
- Appears to be automated, duplicated, or fraudulent
- Is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or irrelevant
14. Right to Amend or Cancel
The promoter reserves the right to amend, suspend, or cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside their reasonable control.
15. Privacy
Any personal information provided by winners will be used solely for the purpose of administering this competition and delivering the prize and will not be shared with third parties beyond what is necessary for fulfilment.
Good luck!
Support the channel by becoming a member or Patron:
youtube.com/channel/UCjSL9gh-CP9cL2grTM4VRCQ/join
patreon.com/LittleWicketRailway
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:36 The real world
02:06 Scaled down spacing
03:41 Curves
04:43 Planning tools
05:27 Track laying tools
07:36 Giveaway competition
08:16 Outro
How far apart should your model railway tracks be spaced to be both realistic, but also ensure that your models don't crash? That's what we look at in this video which features some tips, tricks and tools that will make your life easier.
Thanks to Printins for providing the giveaway prizes, please do check out their products:
Website: printinsdirect.co.uk
eBay Store: ebay.co.uk/usr/printins-direct
Amazon Store: amzn.to/4qW3nrq
!!! COMPETITON IS NOW CLOSED !!!
PRINTINS DIRECT GIVEAWAY - Terms & Conditions
1. Promoter
The promoter of this competition is Little Wicket Railway. This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with YouTube or Google.
2. Sponsor / Prize Provider
The prizes have been provided by Printins Direct. Printins Direct is not responsible for the administration, judging, or fulfilment of this competition.
3. Prize
There are two sets of track setting tools from Printins Direct available to win. The prize is non-transferable and no cash or alternative prize is available.
4. Eligibility
Open to UK residents only. Entrants must have a UK delivery address. Entrants must be 18 years or over, or have permission from a parent or legal guardian. Employees of the promoter or prize provider, and their immediate families, are excluded from entry.
5. How to Enter
To enter via the Little Wicket Railway channel, participants must:
- Subscribe to the Little Wicket Railway YouTube channel
- Like the giveaway video
- Leave one comment on the giveaway video that includes the words “printins direct”
Only one entry per person is permitted on this video. Multiple comments will not count as additional entries.
Entrants may gain one additional bonus entry by:
- Subscribing to the LWR2 YouTube channel @LittleWicketRailway2
- Liking the designated giveaway post or video on LWR2
- Leaving one comment on that post
Multiple comments on the LWR2 channel will not count as additional entries.
6. Closing Date
The competition closes at 12:00 midday (UK time) on Sunday 1 March. Entries received after this time will not be counted.
7. Winner Selection
Winners will be selected at random from all valid entries across both channels. The draw will take place shortly after the closing date.
8. Winner Notification & Claiming the Prize
Winners will be announced in the comments on the giveaway video and/or post. It is the winner’s responsibility to contact the promoter via email to claim their prize. Winners must make contact within 30 days of the announcement.
9. Unclaimed Prizes
Any prize not claimed within 30 days of notification will be re-drawn and awarded to another eligible entrant.
10. Delivery
Prizes will be shipped to UK addresses only. No international shipping is available. The promoter is not responsible for delays, damage, or loss caused by postal or courier services once the prize has been dispatched.
11. Proof of Entry
The promoter reserves the right to request proof of subscription, liking, or commenting in the event of a dispute or suspected invalid entry.
12. Technical Issues
The promoter accepts no responsibility for entries that are lost, delayed, corrupted, incomplete, or not received due to technical issues, platform outages, or user error.
13. Disqualification
The promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entry that:
- Does not comply with these Terms & Conditions
- Appears to be automated, duplicated, or fraudulent
- Is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or irrelevant
14. Right to Amend or Cancel
The promoter reserves the right to amend, suspend, or cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside their reasonable control.
15. Privacy
Any personal information provided by winners will be used solely for the purpose of administering this competition and delivering the prize and will not be shared with third parties beyond what is necessary for fulfilment.
Good luck!
Support the channel by becoming a member or Patron:
youtube.com/channel/UCjSL9gh-CP9cL2grTM4VRCQ/join
patreon.com/LittleWicketRailway
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:36 The real world
02:06 Scaled down spacing
03:41 Curves
04:43 Planning tools
05:27 Track laying tools
07:36 Giveaway competition
08:16 Outro
