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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...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...Model Railway Trains – A Fascinating Hobby
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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 [...]
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...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...Most Popular Scale Model Trains
Sunday, January 24, 2010
If you are considering buying a model train set, one of the first choices you have to make is what size to get. This article identifies the most popular scales and translates each scale into inches. Based on an analysis of Google searches, the most popular model trains are the HO scale and O scale. [...]
Continue reading...Why Model Train Layouts Are So Popular
Sunday, January 24, 2010
For many years now well built layouts have been spectacular in HO and O Scale Model Trains. There are many satisfied customers because they offer creative design options in these particular gauges. Whatever the enthusiast’s desires can almost always be replicated on their layout to do with custom model railroads. Well planned layouts can [...]
Continue reading...From Baker’s to Aglets – A Model Railroad Emergency Averted
Sunday, January 24, 2010
You’re just in time to join the crew of CSX 1146 on a fictional work order, as they pick up a just loaded boxcar from Baker’s Rolls (maker of fine rolled metal, plastic & paper goods), located in Long Branch, and deliver it to American Aglet (maker of those things on the ends of your [...]
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...Choosing The Right Model Train Scale for You
Sunday, January 24, 2010
The first question many people ask when looking to buy a model train is which model train scale is right for them. With all the different scales out there it can be a little confusing to decide which one is best for your particular needs. The different clubs out there do not help you to [...]
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