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This post was updated in March of 2020 to include some great new electric train sets that came out this year. Electric train sets have been a passion project for millions of people all over the world for a very long time. And it just so happens to be for a very good reason! Everyone … Read more
This post has been updated in March of 2020 to include the most up to date information and new train sets about beginner model trains for 2020. So you’re thinking about getting into model trains, but have no idea where to start with as a beginner? Well, there’s a number of awesome beginner model train … Read more
What is DCC train control? You might have heard it talked about or seen it come up in an article or two, but still have no idea what DCC train control is? Well, it’s one of those things that’s simple on the surface and a little complex underneath. What does DCC stand for in model … Read more
Can you use vinegar to clean your train tracks? Vinegar has been used in cleaning for decades. It’s a super versatile, totally safe cleaning product that removes all those harmful chemicals you find in a lot of other products. And, the best part is that it’s a great cleaning solution for your model train tracks! … Read more
Surely you’ve heard of The Polar Express? The book and film about a young boy heading to the North Pole on Christmas Eve? Well, if not, don’t fear! I’m here to help you not only learn more about the film, the train but also the different types of Polar Express Model Trains’ out there. What … Read more
Remember Thomas The Tank Engine? Well, as the holiday season approaches, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the Thomas and Friends Super Station. It came out a couple of years ago, but is still a crazy popular toy and will delight just about any child who plays with it. Even adults included! If your … Read more
Electric O Gauge Model Train Car – Lionel Presidential Series Lionel does a whole series of presidential train cars, cabooses and engines that are all lovingly made. Lionel are a premium model train producer, so you won’t find a better USA manufactured model train car on the market. If you’re feeling patriotic, this is definitely … Read more
So what do you do when you want to get into model trains but don’t have the time or money to invest in building a real-life train layout? Well, you go digital of course! In this day and age, there’s a ton of amazing train games for everything from virtual reality to PC to your … 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. The N scale is very popular, but for a lot of people, the lack of space pushes them to even smaller scales. And that’s where the Z scale train sets come into play. … Read more
Hon30 model trains are kind of a niche hobby even within the already niche hobby of model trains. The HOn30 gauge is widely known as the modelling of HO scale trains on narrower N gauge tracks. The ratio used in traditional HO trains is 1:87, which means you have a lot of lee-way to make … Read more
