Archive for November, 2009

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 4:09pm

Model Train Scale – Why You Should Collect N Scale!

Model trains come in many different scales, which is the ratio between the real thing and the model train. One of those scales is the N class that is second only to the most popular HO model. According to the scale chart the N class ratio is 1:148 irrespective of the particular train that it [...]

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 4:14pm

Model Train Scenery – Make A Great Impact With Your Layout!

Model railroad collectors consider the act of designing and constructing track plans to be a fine art. This is because you need to exercise a number of elements of art and design when looking to set up your model railroad layout. This includes sculpting, modeling, building and painting as well as electronic engineering to some [...]

Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 3:40pm

Model Steam Trains – Enthusiasts Spur Popularity

Although real steam trains have become a thing of the past, collecting model steam trains is a very popular hobby maintained by thousands of people around the world. Model railroading is a very extensive hobby to maintain and it can involve a considerable amount of investment and hard work. This is because not only does [...]

Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 5:09pm

Model Train Scale – Pros & Cons of the G Scale

Many collectors have started with a certain scale due to the size of the area that they can present their bench work or track layout. For those of you who have more space than you know what to do with or you have a preference for the outdoors then give the G scale a try. [...]

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