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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 [...]

N Scale Model Trains

N Scale Model Trains
Originally posted 2009-11-30 12:15:47. Republished by Old Post Promoter

Deciding on n scale model trains

When you decide to buy and collect N scale model trains, you need to know that you will be dealing with the smaller type of model trains. The N scale is the smallest of the four possible model scales that you have to choose from.

Originally posted 2009-11-15 11:33:03. Republished by Old Post Promoter

An Introduction To N Scale Model Railroading

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 [...]

Model Train Information On Scale And Gauge

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 [...]

Special reasons to choose ho scale model trains

There are many reasons for choosing the HO model train scale. It is now the most popular of all the model train scales in the hobby. This means that you get a wide variety of choice from both model trains and accessories. This is often not allocated when you choose another model train scale, as [...]

00 model trains and the scale they use

The 00 model train scale is also known as the OO gauge and it?s the most popular standard gauge model railway track in the UK. The gauge is 16.5mm and has a scale of 1:76. This scale was first created by Bing in 1921. At that time I t was called the ?the table railways? [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Ho model train basic guide

HO Model Train
One train enthusiast might want a model train that runs through a garden outside.
Originally posted 2009-12-15 10:52:00. Republished by Old Post Promoter