Model Trains Layouts

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 [...]

Getting started is one of the most exciting phases in the model train hobby. Should your train set take over the whole house or settle for just one room? If you opted for the whole house, please speak with your wife before swinging the sledge hammer.
It is good to dream big, but patience is often [...]

A model train set can have either plastic or metal wheels. Understanding model train wheel-set construction is important when considering which type of wheels is best for you.
A train wheel consists of a flange and a tread. The flange is the inside part of the wheel and is deeper (or longer) than the other. The [...]

The G scale model trains are one of the larger sizes of trains that are commercially produced. If you want a train any larger than the G scale, chances are you will have to build it yourself. Those who do not want to build their own train can have it commissioned to be built for [...]

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 [...]

Model railway trains have the potential to play a very big role in your life. There are some who dedicate a lot of time and effort into building trains and layouts from scratch in order to create the most realistic environment possible. For many, it is not even about the finished product that drives them [...]

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 [...]

Important model train information most people need when getting started in train modeling is how to set up a good layout. Even those who have a lot of experience seek tips on how to create a more appealing layout. The layout is the environment your model train will be traveling through and can represent any [...]

Model trains have been around almost as long as real life railway trains. Model railway trains find their origins in 1891 when the first complete model train system was released by Marklin, a German company. Marklin followed up the first model railway train with a series of accessories, track expansions, and track gauges.
These [...]

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 [...]