Model train toys are a lot of fun but they are not cheap. So before you invest your hard-earned money, it pays to do a little up-front research. This article provides some brief guidelines for to help you get started with buying model train toys.
There is a lot more to this hobby than just buying [...]
Buyer’s Guide for Model Train Toys
24. January 2010
Model Train Scale Tips: A Beginners Guide
Model train scales are a measurement of how large the train is, compared to the real thing. For beginners this can be the most confusing part of this hobby, and often the mistakenly mix up scale for gauge.
While this is a common misunderstanding, many train buffs will get quite angry if you mix up the [...]
24. January 2010
Choosing The Right Model Train Scale for You
The first question many people ask when looking to buy a model train is which model train scale is right for them. With all the different scales out there it can be a little confusing to decide which one is best for your particular needs. The different clubs out there do not help you to [...]
23. January 2010
Model Railroading from A to Z
A is for Atlas Model Railroad Company, the New Jersey based manufacturer of N, HO, and O scale trains, track, and accessories.
B is for Bachman, the Philadelphia based manufacturer of N, HO, and On30 scale trains, track, and accessories including the Plasticville
23. January 2010
n scale model trains buy
Model Trains come in numerous different scales, which is the proportion between the real thing and the model train. One of those scales is the N class that’s 2nd only to the most well liked HO model.
One of the major issues that train collectors sometimes face is finding the proper sort of space where [...]
19. January 2010
These Trains are the Leading Toy Trains for Collectors
If you are considering buying a model train set, one of the first choices you have to make is what brand to get. Since model train brands have been known to come and go, it is a good idea to select a popular brand that is more likely to be around for a long time. [...]
19. January 2010
N Scale Model Trains: Why You Should Collect Them!
Model trains come in many different scales, which is the ratio between the real thing and the model train. One of those scales is the N class that is second only to the most popular HO model. According to the scale chart the N class ratio is 1:148 irrespective of the particular train that it [...]
19. January 2010
Buyer’s Guide for Model Train Toys
Model train toys are a lot of fun but they are not cheap. So before you invest your hard-earned money, it pays to do a little up-front research. This article provides some brief guidelines for to help you get started with buying model train toys.
There is a lot more to this hobby than just buying [...]
15. January 2010
Hop a Ho Train, and Start Collecting
Interested in Train Collecting?.. Or are you wanting to add to your childhood collection?
Train collecting goes back more that 150 years, and whether you collected the vintage metal trains or the plastic model trains, or you are into the, modern state of the art remote control trains, it is great fun scouring the [...]
15. January 2010
Designing a Model Railroad Layout for Maximum Action In A Minimal Space
Gleefully unwrapping that large package on Christmas morning and discovering a toy train set within must surely be a cherished childhood memory for many a model train enthusiast. Setting it up on the floor, with Dad’s help of course, the next couple of hours were spent watching the locomotive and its parade of coaches and [...]
24. January 2010
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