No matter how old you are, if you love trains, you will likely adore the O-27 scale model train. If you want trains that don’t cost much, last a long time, and are easy to use, invest in O scale model trains. A lot of people who get trains as a hobby got their start [...]
Continue reading...24. January 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...14. January 2010
Model train track is measured in gauges, that coincide a great deal with the scale of the model train. For instance, ‘N’ scale is one sixtieth of the size of a full size train.
The ‘N’ stands for nine, which means the 9mm, the distance between the inside of the tracks. These tracks are small, and [...]
9. January 2010
What can be said about model trains, HO scale? Plenty of things. How about that out of all the different train scales, HO is the most popular, and the reason is that they have more products, accessories, and spare parts than any other scale.
When it comes to basic sets, HO delivers with more beginner, intermediate, [...]
4. January 2010
For those just getting started in train modeling, there is some model train information you need to know. Many people will use the terms scale and gauge as if they are interchangeable. It is important to remember there is a difference between the two terms. The term scale is used in order to describe the [...]
Continue reading...30. December 2009
One of the smaller scales of model train, the N in N scale model train stands for the number nine; the space between the rails used for these trains is nine millimeters. This scale is significantly smaller than the other popular scales of model train: O and HO, making this ideal for those model train [...]
Continue reading...25. December 2009
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 [...]
20. December 2009
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 [...]
10. December 2009
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If you have been checking out the local model train store I?m sure you have discovered by now how the scale system works. The scales of model railroads are basically used to describe the ratio of the model train to the real version. With regards to the N scale model train [...]
24. January 2010
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