Interesting links for railway modellers
Free track plans
FreeTrackPlans.com is the home of model railway layout plans. There are 400 designs ranging from branch line stations to cement terminals and even city termini, perfect for your Hornby, Bachmann and Heljan trains to run on!
http://www.freetrackplans.com/
Model Railways Live Layouts
Discover photos, videos, downloadable track plans and info on some of the most amazing model railway layouts in the hobby.
You can search by name, gauge, era and more.

The model railwaywebsite dedicated to beginners and those returning to the hobby, with basic and advanced model railway information on all aspects of the model railway hobby.
http://www.newrailwaymodellers.co.uk/

A really good list of specific websites with tools, tips, hints and information for railway modellers.
http://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/other/modelling.php

Free software for easy and simple design of model railway layouts and railroad track plans. You can use unlimited number of tracks and objects from more than 125 libraries and instantly see your design in 3D preview with a single click.
http://www.scarm.info/index.php

Card kits for the model railway enthusiast. Also free kits that have been designed for 00 Gauge, but will suit HO. The kits can also be scaled down for N gauge modellers.
http://www.wordsworthmodelrailway.co.uk/

With a little work and some basic skills, you can build your own in about 30 minutes.
http://modeltrains.about.com/od/Scenery/ss/Build-A-Static-Grass-Applicator-For-Model-Train-Scenery.htm

A 4mm scale model of a major junction on the old Calder Valley main line of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. Lots of interesting information and downloadable bits and pieces.
http://www.hall-royd-junction.co.uk/Hall_Royd_Model/

A low relief warehouse kit is available free. This kit will help familiarise you with the basic techniques used to create Scalescenes.com model card kits.
http://www.scalescenes.com/

Do it yourself tips for detailing your model railway layout.
https://blog.modeltrainstuff.com/diy-tips-for-detailing-your-layout/

The ultimate guide to building your model in a small space.
https://www.modeltrainbooks.org/offers/scale-1/