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Weathering Techniques for Lionel Model Trains HO Sets
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...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 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...Adding Scenary to HO and O Scale Model Trains Toys
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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 [...]
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. [...]
Continue reading...Making the Best Layout for Scale Model Trains Toys
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Maintenance Guide for Lionel Set Model Trains
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Here are a few guidelines for performing cleaning and routine maintenance of your model trains. Regardless of whether you have a Lionel set or any other brand, performing maintenance helps avoid trouble later on. For Lionel set locomotives, maintenance checks can be performed by removing the cover to see the inside. To remove the cover on [...]
Continue reading...Guide to Track and Ballast for Bachmann Scale Model Trains
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Designing and setting up the track layout for Bachmann model trains can be a fun and rewarding experience. Scale model trains require consideration of many facts while planning their design. This article provides some important facts about the track and ballast, and how these two components can work together to create an amazing surface for [...]
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...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 [...]
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