Model Train Shows

For those who are in love with model trains, model train shows really are a great idea. Not only will you get to show off your modeling prowess, you will also get to witness the handiwork of others firsthand. On top of that, there are all types of other events that occur at [...]

Bachmann Model Trains and Railroads

Collecting model trains has been a hobby for many people as long as they can remember. Some of the great collectible model trains would those made by Bachmann. Bachmann Model Trains, often spelled incorrectly as ‘Bachman model trains’, have been around for over 150 years, so most children have more than [...]

N Scale Model Trains

There are four main sizes that hobbyists collect . Of all, the N scale model trains are the smallest. This scale is constructed to a ratio of 1:160, meaning it is 160 times reduced as compared to the original train. The proportion of the HO is approximately twice that of the N [...]

HO Scale Model Train Layouts

The HO scale model train layouts are half as big the O scale model trains. HO represents “Half of O”. The HO scale is equivalent to 1/87th the size of an actual train. A track size of 16.5 millimeters is the normal gauge for HO scale model trains. The HO scale [...]

What Makes Garden Model Trains So Great?

When speaking about large scale model trains, many times hobbyists are referring to the Garden Model Trains. The size of a G scale model train is quite bigger than other types of model trains. As a matter of fact, the G scale is the largest of the scales used [...]

Model Toy Train Sets

As can be seen by the history of Thomas the Train, model toy train sets can be a powerful addiction for many. Thomas the Train was at one point in time on every boy’s mind, and also on the minds of anyone else astonished by trains. Even though they did not realize [...]

Model Train Layout Design…Brings Your Display To Life

One of the major appeals of model railroading is making something that reflects your inner sense of aesthetics. Model train layout design is how this is done; anyone can make a model railroad that just goes around in a circle; it’s that urge to set a scene, [...]

Building Model Train Scenery

One of the enjoyable aspects of model trains is getting to put up the landscape, the model train scenery. If you have grown tired of setting up your model railroad trains during the holidays just to take them apart and put them away afterward, you may want to consider building a more [...]