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How to Take Care of Your Model Trains
All the components necessary to build up a successful model train layout are expensive – locomotives, rolling stock, tracks, power controllers, buildings, landscaping, to list just some – these are all expensive. It is no wonder that the hobby of setting up and maintaining a model train collection is considered one of the more costly [...]
Continue reading...What’s so special about Bachmann model trains?
24. January 2010
Bachmann model trains are widely known as some of the best in the model train community. Bachmann model trains have been in operation for many years and have therefore developed a great following amongst long time model train enthusiasts. It is for these reasons that Bachmann model trains remain popular and keep producing greater model [...]
Continue reading...Build Your Own Model Train Display Case
24. January 2010
Anyone who has spent the significant amount of time it takes to be a railroad hobbyist knows the importance of using model train display cases to keep their investment safe. There are far too many factors that can hinder the functioning of a model train not to take precautions against them. If you find the [...]
Continue reading...Track Layout Ideas for your Model Train
24. January 2010
For the model train enthusiast, purchasing the rolling stock is only the start of what will become an extensive, and possibly life changing project – maybe very costly, certainly very time consuming, but thoroughly enjoyable.
The major part establishing a model railroad project is the design and implementation of the layout ? the diorama with scenery, [...]
Want to Build Your Own Model Train Set?
24. January 2010
There is something very satisfying when you look at your finished model train setup complete with working lights, lifelike trees, building, and even little people. So, if you are thinking of getting into and building your own landscape for miniature trains, read on to find out what you need to know before you begin down [...]
Continue reading...The American Flyer Model Train
24. January 2010
Although The American Flyer model trains were at their peak of popularity between the 1940s and the 1960s, they actually had a long history before that, and their popularity seems to be on the increase again today. William Hafner, working as a toymaker in Chicago, developed a clockwork motor for use in toy cars in [...]
Continue reading...Controllers For Model Trains
24. January 2010
Over the past 100 years several methods of controlling electric model trains have developed.
The first and simplest method was the use a simple variable transformer as introduced by Lionel in 1906 to lower the Alternating Current [AC] voltage from the wall to a lower, safer value and allow the user to control the speed of [...]
What is Model Train?
24. January 2010
Model train, or railway modeling as it is known in the United Kingdom, is the fascination and preoccupation for the reduced-scale railway system.
The site www.modeltrain.co.uk takes every British model train enthusias on a closer look at a model train, model train layouts, the popular trains scale series whivh are the N and G Scale model [...]
10 Interesting Facts About Toy Model Trains
7. November 2009
There are many different interesting facts about toy model trains. The more you get into the hobby of model railroading, the more you will find out. Those just getting started will be interested by some of the things experienced railroaders have come to know over the years. Below you will find a list of ten [...]
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24. January 2010
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