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Want to Build Your Own Model Train Set?
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...O Scale Model Trains – A Popular Choice
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Weathering Techniques for Lionel Model Trains HO Sets
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...The Model Trains HO Scale Explained
Sunday, January 24, 2010
What can be said about model trains, HO scale? Plenty of things. How about that out of all the different train scales, HO is the most popular, and the reason is that they have more products, accessories, and spare parts than any other scale. When it comes to basic sets, HO delivers with more beginner, intermediate, [...]
Continue reading...Model Trains for Serious Collectors
Sunday, January 24, 2010
The first thing to point out is that serious collectors can spend a lot of money on model trains, so you might not be able to buy that special loco they’ve had their eye on, unless you are a very generous present-giver indeed! One other consideration to bear in mind is the gauge of the model [...]
Continue reading...Buyer’s Guide for Model Train Toys
Sunday, January 24, 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 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 HO Scale Model Railroad Trains 4 x 8 Foot Benchwork
Sunday, January 24, 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...Guide to HO Scale Railroad Model Trains Track Layouts
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Guide to Model Trains Scale and Gauge
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Although Lionel offers several kinds of model trains and track, most of their sales come from O gauge trains. What?s an O gauge train? To better understand that, you first need to know a few things about scale and gauge. Let?s start with scale. Model trains are scaled down trains–that is, smaller versions of real trains. [...]
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