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Maintenance Guide for Lionel Set Model Trains

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 [...]

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10 Interesting Facts About Toy Model Trains

There are many different interesting facts about toy model trains. The more you get into the hobby of model railroading, the more you will find out. Those just getting started will be interested by some of the things experienced railroaders have come to know over the years. Below you will find a list of ten [...]

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Basic Things You Should Know About Model Trains

Model Trains has become a leisure pursuit by many for years. It is a good way to engage your time and polish your artistic talent. Originally posted 2009-11-20 14:17:53. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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The History Of Model Railway Trains

Model railway trains have been produced ever since the first train started rolling along the tracks in real life. These giant, powerful creations captured the minds and attentions of the children, which created an industry for toy makers. Adults bought these toys for their children and helped them to set them up in the basement [...]

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What is a N Scale Model Train?

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 [...]

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From Baker’s to Aglets – A Model Railroad Emergency Averted

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 [...]

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