Filed Under (Model Trains Kits) by admin on 14-05-2010
Toy Model Trains – An Overview
Some model trains can be extremely expensive and are too delicate for children, but toy model trains are the perfect way to introduce children to this wonderful hobby. They are less expensive than other types of trains, and they are generally sturdier and easier to use.
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Filed Under (DCC Model Trains) by admin on 19-04-2010
Canadian Model Trains Worth Talking About
Canadian Model Trains really are a great way to break the ice at any train model show you may be at. They will capture attention because of their realistic look and the latest technology they hold within. Just taking a look at the different models they have will leave you impressed with what they have to offer and wanting more. Once your friends see what you have bought from the company, they will want to buy a train from the company as well.
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Filed Under (HO Model Train) by admin on 10-04-2010
Question by Matthew Kool Kid: How to make HO scale model train wheels?
Help me!!! I have some HO scale model trains and I’m missing a lot of wheels. How can I make my own?
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Filed Under (Model Train Scale) by admin on 01-04-2010
Understanding Model Train Scales
Every time a person tinkers with miniature models, you’ll hear this word. There are no exemptions, even model trains. Railroaders and model trains enthusiasts can come up with their best work if they know their materials, their spaces, and most of all, their scaling. When it comes to model trains, scales are actually very important before purchasing your kit. You have to decide what model scales you really want to have so that you don’t brood over your miniature trains as being too big or too small for your taste, or when placed in your then-ready model landscape.
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Filed Under (HO Model Train) by admin on 30-03-2010
Ho Model Trains
One train hobbyists might want a model train that operates through his garden outside. Another one might have wide space for spreading out a large set of train tracks, and someone else might have smaller area but wants it to be filled with a couple of different train tracks. All these were fulfilled by model train makers who made several different train sizes.
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Filed Under (Atlas Model Trains) by admin on 17-03-2010
Question by Jay O: Looking for model train bridge kit Atlas ATL887.?
This kit is apparently discontinued. I can’t find it online or in local stores or on Ebay. If you have one and would sell it, or know where I might purchase it, either assembled or unassembled, please let me know.
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Filed Under (DCC Model Trains) by admin on 04-03-2010
Question by Matthew A: Can you use a DCC fitted model train with a standard analogue controller?
I am planning on using a dcc fitted train on a standard ‘oo’ guage layout with an Analogue controller…
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Filed Under (DCC Model Trains) by admin on 26-02-2010
Filed Under (Toy Train Set) by admin on 15-02-2010
Spending Quality Family Time With Toy Train Sets
If you want to spend some time as a family, one of the best ways to do it is with toy model train sets. There is a difference though with toy trains, and not all of them are ‘toys.’ there are many different styles of trains, and they come in a variety of sizes, or scales of trains. If you have smaller children, you can purchase toy train sets that are made from wood, or hardened plastic, and are completely manual. You and your kids can set up a number of different layouts, and push the little train cars around the tracks.
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