All things model trains, planes, automobiles and scale hobbies
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While we’re doing our absolute best to provide great information about model trains, there are a number of great model railroad magazines and forums out there already, that have been around for some time. Plus, we don’t have a model railroad forum yet, so it’s a little hard to crowdsource answers to questions yet! The … Read more
Model trains look best when they’re sprawled out over an awesome landscape! These design pieces for model trains tend to be special. That’s why knowing how to build a train table is such a good idea! Although you have the option of buying ready-made model train tables, they often don’t comply with the layout design … Read more
If you are very passionate about model trains, chances are you’ve always thought about building your own! Heck, maybe you already have. But have you ever asked yourself, “What is the smallest scale train set I can buy?”. Well, it’s Z scale of course! A tiny train scale that comes in at 1:220 of the … Read more
Sound effects are an excellent method to add a bit of life and excitement to your railroad and give an extra degree of realism to your model if you want to take it to the next level. There are several great ways of adding sound to your model railroad layouts such as in-cab locomotive noises or … Read more
Model trains are fascinating, to say the least. Everything from the well-designed accurate bodies to the static of these miniatures is attractive to a train enthusiast. But how do you determine which model train scale and size is the one you want? In this article, we are going to be talking about the more common … Read more
There’s something really satisfying about modeling small N scale model trains layouts. Their tiny size also means that no matter what kind of place you’re living in, you’ll be able to find one that suits your needs. So chances are good you’re on this page because you’re not sure what type of model layout you … Read more
What’s one of the best things about model trains? It’s not just the act of running the train on a track. It’s also the ability to get creative and build a landscape for them to travel through. That’s why it’s good to know how to make model trees from scratch! One of the most crucial … Read more
Who doesn’t love model trains? They’re definitely not just a toy for children, but often both the train and the layout can be pieces of art and design that someone has spent hundreds of hours putting together. But what happens when you don’t have a lot of room to run your locomotives? Well, you get … Read more
Creating N scale model train layouts is an extraordinary hobby and one that you can find a ton of hours of enjoyment in! But the first thing you want to focus on when you create a model train layout is the scale that you want to use. There are multiple scales and options to think … Read more
When it comes to model trains, we have to consider several main factors. Size of the model, what our layout will look like, and details such as specific locomotives that we want to run. If you’re unsure, model trains come in a whole host of sizes, but the most popular are; N scale Vs HO … Read more