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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 2009-11-04 10:57:55. Republished by Old Post Promoter
Guide to Flexible Track for Lionel Model Trains
24. January 2010
What is flexible track? It is the most common form of track used with model trains railways today. Flexible track can be used with Lionel trains and just about every other brand because it is made by the majority of model trains manufacturers. Most flexible track pieces are three feet long and are indeed flexible, [...]
Continue reading...Weathering Techniques for Lionel Model Trains HO Sets
24. January 2010
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 [...]
The Polar Express Set – A Train For The Holiday Season
23. January 2010
In the 1980’s, Chris Van Allsburg wrote a novel called The Polar Express, which subsequently was made into a film in 2004, and it’s popularity soared. Robert Zemeckis, an award-winning director, producer, and screenwriter, created the film Polar Express, that opened on Thanksgiving Day in 2004 and starred the very favored Tom Hanks in a [...]
Continue reading...Adding Power to a Lionel Train Set or Other Model Railroad Set
19. January 2010
Whether you?ve purchased a Lionel train set or another brand of model railroad trains, you will need to know a few things about the power supply. This article offers some helpful tips from the National Model Railroad Association which can help you get off to a good start.
Something to remember is that the more intricate [...]
Building the Ultimate Toy Train Collection
15. January 2010
Toy train and model railroad enthusiasts across the world are not shy about showing off their collections. In fact, a great deal of time goes into building their ultimate toy train collection and layouts. Serious collectors know how much time and energy goes into their creations. Weather you are a new collector, or someone who [...]
Continue reading...5 Tips to Buy Antique Lionel Trains Online – Old Lionel Train Prices
11. January 2010
May be it’s that wonder when you got your first model train that stuck with you all your life, or may it’s a friend who showed you a whole new world of wonder in model trains. Then perhaps you’re an ace do it yourselfer who saw what someone did with model trains in their back [...]
Continue reading...How to Maintain and Care For Your Vintage Antique Lionel Trains
7. January 2010
It’s true that building an excellent model train layout can be very costly considering you have to buy locomotives, different types of rail cars, track, landscaping, buildings etc. and these items can be pricey. Even though this hobby may be one of the most expensive, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide don’t mind spending their [...]
Continue reading...Model Railroading from A to Z
3. January 2010
A is for Atlas Model Railroad Company, the New Jersey based manufacturer of N, HO, and O scale trains, track, and accessories.
B is for Bachman, the Philadelphia based manufacturer of N, HO, and On30 scale trains, track, and accessories including the Plasticville
These Trains are the Leading Toy Trains for Collectors
30. December 2009
If you are considering buying a model train set, one of the first choices you have to make is what brand to get. Since model train brands have been known to come and go, it is a good idea to select a popular brand that is more likely to be around for a long time. [...]
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24. January 2010
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