This article provides the rudiments about the model trains industry and what is involved with it. Since we want beginning model railroad devotees to understand these fundamentals, the column will attempt to be engaging but not overly technical in order to encourage all people.
The primary thing that any model trains enthusiast should know is [...]
If you have ever been interested about the pastime of model trains, read on through this useful beginners manual. We want to get you interested in the model railroad hobby, so this article won’t get too deeply into the technical details and with any luck not be intimidating! Some of the most important things to [...]
This is a general outline of what the model trains hobby is and what it entails. In a effort not to discourage new beginners to this ever expanding hobby, this article will not be too technical yet designed to catch your interest. The basic thing that any model railroad enthusiast should know is about scale [...]
Considering the amount of space you have for model train layouts, as well as your price range, is integral. There are different scales of model trains available, so you might find the ideal one for your chosen space.
HO railroads are the common model train scale you will find; they’re at 1:87 scale, which is [...]
Ever since they were in the early days of their existence, Lionel model trains have progressed a great deal. Though keeping true to its earliest design consisting of working lights, sounds and even smoke, these trains continue to improve with the progression of the real trains that we see today. Announcements of departures and arrivals [...]
Young and old alike can enjoy building model railways. Building and operating model railways is one of those fantastic hobbies that can be enjoyed by parents and children alike.
Hornby railways have been with us since the end of the first World War. This was a guage ‘0′ model that was powered with a clockwork, [...]
Lionel has been a leader in the creation of model trains and model train sets since the company was founded in 1900. Despite the financial difficulties, near bankruptcies and actual bankruptcy of the past three decades, Lionel model trains today are stronger and better than ever before. With a renewed vision, new ownership as well [...]