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Guide to Painting Lionel HO and O Scale Model Trains
Painting HO and O scale model trains is a great way to personalize your collection or simply to update it. Before beginning, though, there are a few tips to keep in mind. Perhaps the most important thing to remember is to prepare. You don’t want to stop in the middle of the project because you’re [...]
Continue reading...Basic Things You Should Know About Model Trains
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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
Continue reading...Are G Scale Model Trains The Beauty Or The Beast?
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Originally posted 2009-11-05 09:57:55. Republished by Old Post Promoter
Continue reading...Guide to Flexible Track for Lionel Model Trains
Sunday, January 24, 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...How to Take Care of Your Model Trains
Sunday, January 24, 2010
All the components necessary to build up a successful model train layout are expensive – locomotives, rolling stock, tracks, power controllers, buildings, landscaping, to list just some – these are all expensive. It is no wonder that the hobby of setting up and maintaining a model train collection is considered one of the more costly [...]
Continue reading...The Joy Of Model Railway Trains
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Model railway trains have the potential to play a very big role in your life. There are some who dedicate a lot of time and effort into building trains and layouts from scratch in order to create the most realistic environment possible. For many, it is not even about the finished product that drives them [...]
Continue reading...G scale model trains info
Sunday, January 24, 2010
G Scale Model Trains Originally posted 2009-10-31 10:08:09. Republished by Old Post Promoter
Continue reading...Controllers For Model Trains
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Over the past 100 years several methods of controlling electric model trains have developed. The first and simplest method was the use a simple variable transformer as introduced by Lionel in 1906 to lower the Alternating Current [AC] voltage from the wall to a lower, safer value and allow the user to control the speed of [...]
Continue reading...Special reasons to choose ho scale model trains
Sunday, January 24, 2010
There are many reasons for choosing the HO model train scale. It is now the most popular of all the model train scales in the hobby. This means that you get a wide variety of choice from both model trains and accessories. This is often not allocated when you choose another model train scale, as [...]
Continue reading...Weathering Techniques for Lionel Model Trains HO Sets
Sunday, January 24, 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 [...]
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
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