Model Trains & Railroads TipsModel trains tips, tricks and secrets
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The Real Thing (Almost) If you’re just looking for something to run around in a circle under the Christmas tree, then any old train toy will do. But if you’re interested in real model railroading, you’ll want to skip past the toy aisle and head to your local hobby store to check out what are called Scale Trains. Scale Trains are a lot different than the common variety toy train you see in the .. more …
What is the next larger model scale trains?All scales of trains can have problems staying on the track. Most of the time the problem is wheels out alignment and track problems. NMRA makes a device for checking wheel guage, switch points, etc. It can quickly help you find problems with your track and cars. Talgo trucks are notorious for derailing while running in reverse and through switches .. more …
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This is a Bachmann HO Scale Rail King Complete Electric Train Set. It is ready to run and contains 130 pieces! It includes: an EMD GP40 diesel locomotive with operating headlight, three freight cars and off-center caboose, plus 109 piece accessory set (signal bridge, 36 assorted figures, 24 telephone poles and 48 railroad & street signs), 47″ x 38″ oval of Snap-Fit E-Z Track, Power pack & speed controller and illustrated instruction manual.
As far as model trains go, I model in HO, N, and L scale. By “L scale” I mean Lego trains, not Large-scale trains. I heard that a couple years ago NMRA recognized Lego trains as an actual scale. Does anyone know the ratio (HO = 1:87) for L scale?Also, do you believe that Legos can actually be a scale?Lego Gauge is the BEST. Who Cares what all the other model railroaders think, anyways. I .. more …
By Michelle Koufopoulos This year the Museum will be premiering an entirely new layout for the show, featuring large G-Scale, or “garden” trains (1/20 the size of a real train), as well as HO, or “indoor model” trains (1/87 the size of a real train), which will be operating on three different levels as they race around the room. The Housatonic Model Railway Club and the Connecticut G-Scalers, the .. more …
