24. January 2010

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Guide to Painting Lionel HO and O Scale Model Trains

Painting HO and O scale model trains is a great way to personalize your collection or simply to update it. Before beginning, though, there are a few tips to keep in mind. Perhaps the most important thing to remember is to prepare. You don’t want to stop in the middle of the project because you’re [...]

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24. January 2010

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Guide to HO Scale Railroad Model Trains Track Layouts

There are a few things to remember when designing custom layouts for HO scale model railroad trains. First ? enjoy yourself! There is lots of room for creativity, just stay with in a few basic guidelines.
Some very useful online tools including free software to design your own railroad model layout; search for it ? it [...]

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24. January 2010

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Build Your Own Model Train Display Case

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 [...]

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24. January 2010

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How to Power Your Model Trains – Lionel Trains

In the early days, model trains were toys and were powered by a mechanism like a clock – speed was controlled by grabbing levers attached on the train itself as it moved. When the trains were powered by electricity, the power was delivered through a third rail and picked up by a skid like mechanism [...]

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24. January 2010

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Adding Scenary to HO and O Scale Model Trains Toys

Adding scenery to scale model trains is an expression of creativity and a great way to have fun too. Required materials are easy to access.
The goal for all terrain, tunnels, and landscaping is to achieve a realistic looking design which has the same scale and perspective as your model trains toys. Beyond that, the [...]

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24. January 2010

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Making houses and buildings in your model train scenery

For model railway trains to look good on the track, they need to have some type of building and scenery present also. This is something that needs to be in place to give your model railway trains the best look and the most realistic effect. You can find ideas for the right kind of buildings [...]

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24. January 2010

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What is a N Scale Model Train?

Are you new to the world of model trains? It may sound daunting at first to hear about scales and gauges, but rest assured that doing this type of work is not above your head. As you continue to work with model trains, so, too, will you understand the terms used within the world of [...]

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24. January 2010

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HO SCALE MODEL TRAINS: THE WORLD’S GREATEST HOBBY

The greatest hobby in the world has to be working with ho scale model trains.
Originally posted 2009-12-05 11:09:29. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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24. January 2010

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Controllers For Model Trains

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 [...]

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24. January 2010

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Making the Best Layout for Scale Model Trains Toys

Before adding scenery to your HO or O scale model trains toys, first determine the theme, location and layout.
Theme: Consider the theme or purpose for the setting you want to achieve. Is it a passenger train, a military base, or some other setting? The location should be considered, such as if you want the train [...]

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