Model Trains

The Joys of Model Railroading

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:50:31 -0600

Track layouts can be extremely simple – just a circle or oval of track running continuously, or extremely complicated. Some track layouts model real places down to scale, reproducing particular time periods down to the people. Realistic modeling gained popularity in the mid 20th century, and has increased in popularity since. From the 1960s onward, a growing proportion of model trains were created with a greater eye to accuracy and detail, moving away from the previous thought that model trains were only children’s toys. This was accompanied by a move away from the ol... Tags: Model Train Stuff

Antique Model Railroading

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:50:31 -0600

Older trains were also not constructed to very accurate standards, being a general representation of a locomotive, rather than a true scale model. From the 1960s onward, some trains were created with a greater eye to accuracy and detail, moving away from the old mentality that model trains are merely toys for children. This was accompanied by a move away from the old O gauge track, which had been standard, but had many inaccuracies to allow for rapid production and cost reduction. More accurate train scales have never been available in a large commercial range because of the diffic... Tags: Model Railroads

Model Railroad Trains

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:50:31 -0600

A classic subset of model railroading is the rideable model. Some of these are big enough that they carry passengers, a hobby which goes back at least a century. Tags: Model Railroad Trains

Model Train Set, Things you might like to know.

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:50:31 -0600

Most model train enthusiasts started out with a model train set given to them as a gift when they were children. If you are thinking about getting a model trainset either for yourself or to give to a young person you might feel a bit overwhelmed when see all the different train sets available. There is quite a variety of different model train sets to choose from and they come in several different scales, different sizes of layout, shapes, and even colors so you could well find yourself confused about which would be best so I will list a few things you might want to look out for in a ... Tags: Model Train Set