So for the vast majority of people, storage is the primary purpose for boarding their loft. But for those of us who are fortunate enough to either have an abundance of storage space, or somehow have managed to avoid accumulating an excessive amount of clutter, there may be other options available...

Although using your loft for building a model railway can present a number of challenges (read on for more...) there are a number of benefits which can make it an attractive option - mainly that it is out of the way and can potentially provide a large space.