Model Trains & Railroads Tips

Thomas & Friends Track Accessory Pack – Toys R Us Exclusive

oldtimer — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:56:48 +0000

This pack includes 8 pieces of highly-desirable wooden track accessories. They provide versatility in creating new and interesting layouts. Thomas & Friends Track Accessory Pack includes two Track-to-Surface Ramps (male and female), two Bumpers (male and female), Cross Track, 6-inch Adapt-a-Track, and two railway signs. A must-have for any Thomas Wooden Railway collection!

Thomas & Friends Wooden Deluxe Track Accessory Pack

More >> ..

SceneMaster S/O Scale Lights – Railroad Signal

oldtimer — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:47:02 +0000

LIF1701 LightUp Railroad Signal O Scale by Life Like

LightUp O Scale railroad signal by Life Like. Operates on 14 VDC.

Place on Roads that Cross over Train Tracks
Molded in Realistic Colors with Sharp Printing
Fully Assembled & Hand-Painted
Easily Hooks Up to Your Train Set Power Pack
Wiring instructions included

More >> ..

Hornby R8541 00 Gauge Skaledale Cotswold Wall Pack No 3 Railside Collection

oldtimer — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:38:54 +0000

Hornby Railways is the leading brand of model railway in the United Kingdom. Its roots date back to 1901, when founder Frank Hornby received a patent for his Meccano construction toy. The first clockwork train was produced in 1920. In 1938 Hornby launched its first OO gauge train.

Skaledale

More >> ..

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3S 7.2MP Digital Camera With 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)

oldtimer — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:37:13 +0000

The 28mm wide-angle lens opens up a plethera of photographic opportunities, allowing photographers to easily capture a large group of people, or expansive architectural structures and landscapes with dynamic width and rich perspective. The wide-angle lens is particularly helpful in situations where you cannot step back or move away from a subject – ideal for shooting group portraits in a small room for example. The diminutive size of the 7.2 megapixel DMC-TZ3 and 6.0 megapixel DMC-TZ2 belies the wealth of technological features. Incorporating a powerful 10x optical zoom in such a slim and stylish body is impressive in itself. Add to this the incorporation of Panasonic`s Mega O.I.S that prevents blurring from shaky hands, Intelligent ISO to prevent motion blur, and the high quality, high performance image-processing Venus Engine III to name but a few – and the calibre of these new additions becomes apparent. The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens comprises 11 elements in nine groups, including an ED (extra-low dispersion) lens and three aspherical lenses. This advanced lens unit passes Leica`s stringent standards and delivers an exceptional optical performance. To further add to their appeal, the zoom ratio can be extended up to 15x in 3megapixel resolution mode (13.8x for the DMC-TZ2) with minimal deterioration thanks to the Extra Optical Zoom. By using the central part of the CCD, this powerful zooming function allows you to easily capture and magnify distant subjects. Furthermore, in combination with the 4x digital zoom, a zoom factor of up to 60x can be achieved (55x for the DMC-TZ2).

7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
10x image-stabilized optical zoom; 3.0-inch LCD display
Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low light
Records full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA (848 x 480) at 30 frames per second
Stores images on SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards

More >> ..

Can Hot Wheel Cars And Trucks Be Use In A HO Model Train Set Layout?

oldtimer — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:18:10 +0000

I got a life-like train set just trying to add more to it.Yes, you can use them. For a better perspective, be sure to put the larger things closer to the front, just like in a drawing, larger is closer, smaller is farther away. See this article on forced perspective (Forced perspective is the use of objects that are reduced in size to create the illusion of great distance in a very small .. more …

Should I Get A Lionel Train Or A MTH Train?

oldtimer — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:10:19 +0000

Also should I get a O Scale train or an HO Scale, because I think there are way more HO trains than O scale, and I don’t have a lot of room for the trains?Which is bigger O scale or HO Scale?Tinplate O gauge can actually take up less space than HO, despite the fact that the trains are larger. The reason for this is that many O gauge trains can run quite well on curves 27″ or 31″ in diameter, while .. more …

May 3, Muskoka Tour September 30, 2012

oldtimer — Sun, 06 May 2012 07:58:38 +0000

Welcome to my Muskoka Tour Home Page. This is a gathering place for a taste of what you can see on the layout tour in the Muskoka region, about two hours north of Toronto, Canada. The area is alive with model railroads, both club and personal layouts, and there are many spectacular railroada in many scales. Many members belong to the Niagara Frontier Region NFR) of the National Model Railroad .. more …

Buying Your First Model Train

oldtimer — Sun, 06 May 2012 07:48:38 +0000

Space and Scale Before you even think of building a model train set, you need to know just how much space you’ll have for it. When you purchase a model train, it has a “scale” associated with it. The scale informs you of the size of the train. The majority of model train enthusiasts love the HO scale because it takes limited space for a regular setup and the detail is nice. If space is at a .. more …

N SCALE 1953 Ford Victoria BLUE For Train Layouts

oldtimer — Sun, 06 May 2012 07:36:29 +0000

You are viewing a 1953 Ford Victoria automobile specifically made for use with N Scale train layouts. Condition is mint unpackaged.

1/160 N Scale
High quality diecast metal
For use with all N Scale Train layouts

More >> ..

Life-Like Trains HO Scale Building Kits – Ace Super Market

oldtimer — Sun, 06 May 2012 07:22:43 +0000

5-1/2 x 9-3/8 x 3-1/2″ (13.7 x 23.7 x 8.7cm) HO scale Remember to buy bread and milk on the way home! A quick stop is easy when this neat supermarket is part of your city scene. It includes a full interior with cash registers, shelves and an ice machine, while theres a phone booth and a loading door for the exterior.

HO Scale Building Kit, Model Cement Required
Structures Add Realism to Any Train Layout, Includes Detailed Decals
Designed for easy construction, with plastic parts molded in realistic color. Additional Painting Optional.
Perfect in any town or country setting
Illustrated instructions

More >> ..