Model Trains

Antique Model Railroading

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:06:00 -0600

Electric trains first appeared commercially in the 1890s, and allowed speed to be controlled by varying the voltage. They used a three-rail system, where the wheels of the train rested on a metal track, and the third track provided power. More modern trains operate on a two-rail system, with the power conducted directly through the wheels. This was made possible by the advent of modern plastics and insulators. DC power is the most common method of power at this time... Tags: Model Railroads

Model Train Stores

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:06:00 -0600

Model train stores are a subset of hobby stores. More common are dedicated hobby stores that have model trains and other, related products. These include model airplane, remote controlled vehicles, paint sets and games. Given the overlap of some of the customers, and even merchandise, this isn’t a major problem. Some items, such as miniature buildings or trees can be used for WWII dioramas or 1930s train station layouts. Tags: Model Train Stores

Layout Types for Model Train Tracks

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:06:00 -0600

There are several basic ways of arranging a track, apart from the location of the stations. The continuous loop is a simple oval, upon which the trains travel around and around without variation. The point to point method is a single line of track, where the trains travel from a station at one end to the one at the other. Out and back is a pear-shaped arrangement, where trains leave the station, travel through a reversing loop, and return eventually to the same stati... Tags: Model Train Tracks

Model N scale trains

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:06:00 -0600

Similar sizes and gauges to the modern N scale existed as far back as 1927, but modern N scale was created in 1962. Despite the apparent chaos implied in the previous paragraph, N scale was quickly standardized and within two years of introduction manufacturers agreed on the gauge, voltage, height and type of couplers. Tags: Model n Scale Trains

Model Railroad Trains

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Model Railroad Trains come in a wide variety of types and sizes. A newcomer can be overwhelmed by the quantity of phrases and terms to worry about. To complicate matters, not even all hobbyists use jargon like scale and gauge correctly. Tags: Model Railroad Trains