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Weathering Techniques for Lionel Model Trains HO Sets
Weathering your train makes it look more realistic. Weathering adds the appearance of dirt, rust, and even graffiti to your train, making it look like a train that?s paid its dues and been around for a while.
Here are some weathering tips and techniques for transforming your model trains from fresh-out-of-the-box shiny and new to working [...]
Guide to Flexible Track for Lionel Model Trains
24. January 2010
What is flexible track? It is the most common form of track used with model trains railways today. Flexible track can be used with Lionel trains and just about every other brand because it is made by the majority of model trains manufacturers. Most flexible track pieces are three feet long and are indeed flexible, [...]
Continue reading...Model Railroading from A to Z
23. January 2010
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
These Trains are the Leading Toy Trains for Collectors
19. January 2010
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. [...]
Continue reading...Hop a Ho Train, and Start Collecting
15. January 2010
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 [...]
The Enduring Popularity of Lionel Trains
11. January 2010
When Joshua Lionel Cowen started his business of building Lionel trains as model toys for children and adults all over the world, his aim was twofold. As these toy trains and each Lionel trains set were targeted primarily at young boys, his first aim was to provide a medium for both father and son everywhere [...]
Continue reading...The Definitive Lionel Trains Collectors Guide- Everything You Need to Know about Lionel Trains
7. January 2010
There are few hobbies more exciting that the collection of Lionel Trains. Lionel trains have been a trademark of quality and perfection in the model train world for many years. Collectors from all over have been adding new pieces and parts to their ongoing collections and the number of requests for catalogs is always increasing. [...]
Continue reading...Revealed: How to Repair and Restore Your Old Lionel Trains – Model Trains
3. January 2010
Has your Lionel train seen fresher days? Wouldn’t it be good to see it chugging around on its path again, shining the comparable beauty as the day it was revealed that Christmas morning so long ago?
Repairing and reconstructing your old Lionel train can be very accomplishing. You can enjoy in the warm glowing of memories [...]
Discover the Worth of Your Old Lionel Trains – Model Trains Collectors Guide
30. December 2009
Are you counting to trade your old Lionel trains? Possibly you have discovered a goldmine at your neighbourhood garage sale! Or possibly you’ve revealed a box in the attic filled with these old Lionel trains. How do you check their worth?
When it gets down to it, their valued, or their selling cost, will look on [...]
Making Of Model Train Scales
30. December 2009
When you get into model railroading, you quickly learn about model train scales. Every model train that is produced has a scale letter associated with it, such as: HO, O and so forth. The scale let’s you know how true to life it is and more importantly, the physical size of the train itself. The [...]
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24. January 2010
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