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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 [...]
Continue reading...Guide for Setting Up Lionel Model Train Sets
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Guide to Model Train Set Wheels – Plastic vs Metal
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Guide to Painting Lionel HO and O Scale Model Trains
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Guide to Flexible Track for Lionel Model Trains
Sunday, January 24, 2010
What is flexible track? It is the most common form of track used with model trains railways today. Flexible track can be used with Lionel trains and just about every other brand because it is made by the majority of model trains manufacturers. Most flexible track pieces are three feet long and are indeed flexible, [...]
Continue reading...Model Train Scale Tips: A Beginners Guide
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Buyer’s Guide for Model Train Toys
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Guide to HO Scale Model Railroad Trains 4 x 8 Foot Benchwork
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Building bench-work for the first time for your model railroad is an exciting moment! To create a good first layout for HO scale model trains, a great way to start is with a basic plan for 4 x 8 foot bench-work. You are essentially building a table from a piece of plywood and will construct [...]
Continue reading...The Definitive Lionel Trains Collectors Guide- Everything You Need to Know about Lionel Trains
Thursday, January 7, 2010
There are few hobbies more exciting that the collection of Lionel Trains. Lionel trains have been a trademark of quality and perfection in the model train world for many years. Collectors from all over have been adding new pieces and parts to their ongoing collections and the number of requests for catalogs is always increasing. [...]
Continue reading...Discover the Worth of Your Old Lionel Trains – Model Trains Collectors Guide
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Are you counting to trade your old Lionel trains? Possibly you have discovered a goldmine at your neighbourhood garage sale! Or possibly you’ve revealed a box in the attic filled with these old Lionel trains. How do you check their worth? When it gets down to it, their valued, or their selling cost, will look on [...]
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
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