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There are some people who are happy to do bead work or other handy craft. Then there are some people who invest time and craftsmanship into model railway trains. To most, this hobby is intimidating but you'll be surprised how easily one can overcome that initial reaction once they get their hands on a train set. Train sets appeal to almost everyone. There is that certain nostalgia and sense of history whenever you see a locomotive.

Model railway trains encompass steam locomotives, diesel trains, electric trains and more. It also includes freight cars, steel ice-bunker reefer, steel caboose, steel passenger cars and ready-to-run plastic locomotives. They are come in super-detailed underbodies, trucks and interiors. The rolling stock also includes well cars, refrigerator cars, lounge cars and passenger cars. All o these are designed to recreate the original train or car it was modeled for. However, the trains will not be fully enjoyed if they are only stationary. Having them run on the tracks is what makes it all worthwhile. Each scale train runs on a corresponding track and gauge. For example, for G scale trains, they usually run on 1 gauge tracks. For children who just discovered their love for trains, they can try their hand in the assembly of E-Z Model railroads from Bachmann Industries or other ready to run kits from other manufacturers like Lionel, MTH, Atlas, and Athearn.

Aside from just seeing the trains run on tracks, building your own scenery around the tracks is one of the most exciting part in this hobby. It will be up to the train master if a tunnel is needed, how many loops should there be, what structures can be added to make the layout realistic and life-like. Most companies carry layout structures based on the scale desired. However, better than just buying those kits, it's way better to make them on your own. There are a lot of materials out in the market that will give you a step by step guide on how build your own water tower, other buildings like a yard, farmhouses or even police stations and newsstands. It all depends on the theme the railroad is in and on what era. Model railway trains shine the most in surroundings that best fit the train itself. A sample would be modeling a of railroad snowplows for DL&W circa 1950s. With a backdrop of fake snow, imagine just how awesome the train looks as it speeds through the snow, plowing it all on its way through the tracks.

These pieces of art come in many sizes. From the smallest to the largest, each train brings certain awe to anyone. Calling them pieces of art is true to the act that these model railway trains can get a make-over. In the sense that some train cars are painted to make them look weathered. This is, of course, dependent on the train hobbyist's ken. You must be careful not to overdo the weathering process because sometimes it can get out of hand and train cars previously bought in mint condition will lose its original quality. Some railroaders will even resort to graffiti on their trains which can turn ugly at times.

Finding the right model railway train to fit your lifestyle and personality will not be easy because of the numerous options around. Still, the best part in owning your very own train set is the fact that you built it yourself and you have something you can be proud of in years to come.

Leonard Wilson is a Model Train enthusiast and regularly writes about his passion and hobby of Model Railway Trains.

For more great tips to set up your Model Railway Trains and to sign up for his free email mini-course "7 Days to Successful Model Railroading at his website http://www.modeltrainsarefun.com

S P Whistle Stop 16801 Northeast Steel Caboose Reading HO $36.45 This is the HO Scale Reading Northeast Steel Caboose from the Bachmann Silver Series. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Blackened metal wheels. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic axles. Includes: One Reading Northeast Steel Caboose.

S P Whistle Stop 16851 Northeast Steel Caboose Reading N $30.38 This is the N Scale Reading Northeast Steel Caboose from Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Up. NMRA profile wheels. Needlepoint axles. Bodymounted EZ Mate Mark II couplers. Includes: One Reading Northeast Steel Caboose.

S P Whistle Stop 16852 Northeast Steel Caboose Lehigh Valley Red N $30.38 This is the N Scale Lehigh Valley Northeast Steel Caboose from Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Up. NMRA profile wheels. Needlepoint axles. Bodymounted EZ Mate Mark II couplers. Includes: One Lehigh Valley Northeast Steel Caboose.

S P Whistle Stop 16803 Northeast Steel Caboose Western Maryland HO $36.45 This is the HO Scale Western Maryland Northeast Steel Caboose from the Bachmann Silver Series. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Blackened metal wheels. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic axles. Includes: One Western Maryland Northeast Steel Caboose.

S P Whistle Stop 16806 Northeast Steel Caboose Painted Unlettered HO $36.45 This is the HO Scale Painted Red and Unlettered Northeast Steel Caboose from the Bachmann Silver Series. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Blackened metal wheels. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic axles. Includes: One Painted Red and Unlettered Northeast Steel Caboose.

S P Whistle Stop 16804 Northeast Steel Caboose Maine Central HO $36.45 This is the HO Scale Maine Central Northeast Steel Caboose from the Bachmann Silver Series. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Blackened metal wheels. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic axles. Includes: One Maine Central Northeast Steel Caboose.

S P Whistle Stop 16855 Northeast Steel Caboose Norfolk and Western N $30.38 This is the N Scale Norfolk and Western Northeast Steel Caboose from Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Up. NMRA profile wheels. Needlepoint axles. Bodymounted EZ Mate Mark II couplers. Includes: One Norfolk and Western Northeast Steel Caboose.

S P Whistle Stop 16853 Northeast Steel Caboose Western Maryland N $30.38 This is the N Scale Western Maryland Northeast Steel Caboose from Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Up. NMRA profile wheels. Needlepoint axles. Bodymounted EZ Mate Mark II couplers. Includes: One Western Maryland Northeast Steel Caboose.

S P Whistle Stop 16802 Northeast Steel Caboose Lehigh Valley HO $36.45 This is the HO Scale Lehigh Valley (Red) Northeast Steel Caboose from the Bachmann Silver Series. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Blackened metal wheels. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic axles. Includes: One Lehigh Valley (Red) Northeast Steel Caboose.

S P Whistle Stop 16805 Northeast Steel Caboose Norfolk and Western HO $36.45 This is the HO Scale Norfolk and Western (Red) Northeast Steel Caboose from the Bachmann Silver Series. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Blackened metal wheels. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic axles. Includes: One Norfolk and Western (Red) Northeast Steel Caboose.

S P Whistle Stop 16856 Northeast Steel Caboose Painted Unlettered N $30.38 This is the N Scale Painted Red and Unlettered Northeast Steel Caboose from Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Up.

S P Whistle Stop 16854 Northeast Steel Caboose Maine Central N $30.38 This is the N Scale Maine Central Northeast Steel Caboose from Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and NMRA profile wheels. Needlepoint axles. Bodymounted EZ Mate Mark II couplers.

Bachmann Williams BAC17710 Ho 36 ft. Wide Caboose Reading $28.93 This Reading 36 Wide Vision Caboose (#94119) is a Premium HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers. Realistically detailed Barber caboose trucks molded in black Celcon material. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Exterior braces complete with rivet detail. Detailed brake wheels and smoke jack. Accurately molded plastic body shell prototypically painted green and yellow with crisp green and yellow print: Reading 94119 Added steel weight for optimum tracking. Includes: (1) Caboose. Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 43/4 (121mm). Width: 11/4 (32mm). Height: 21/8 (55mm)

S P Whistle Stop 17710 36 ft. WV Caboose RDG HO $29.36 This Reading 36 Wide Vision Caboose is a Premium HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers. Realistically detailed Barber caboose trucks molded in black Celcon material. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Exterior braces complete with rivet detail. Detailed brake wheels and smoke jack. Accurately molded plastic body shell prototypically painted green and yellow with crisp green and yellow print: Reading Added steel weight for optimum tracking. Length: 43/4 (121mm). Width: 11/4 (32mm). Height: 21/8 (55mm). Caboose.

1br - All Aboard Caboose Inn, Serene, Secluded $100 We are confident you will enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of our full scale reproduction of an 1800s wooden caboose. The caboose is beautifully decorated with your comfort in mind and sleeps up to three between the quilted queen size bed and the cupola...

Bachmann Williams BAC18401 Bobber Caboose Union Pacific $28.93 This is the HO Scale Union Pacific Bobber Caboose by Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Up. Premium HO scale Silver Series Rolling Stock. Blackened metal wheels. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic axles. Includes: One Union Pacific Bobber Caboose. Scale: HO 1/87.

Caboose $7.1 All styles, all vintages and all colors of the unique little cars that bring up the rear For more than 100 years, the caboose has been a part of the railroad scene. Mike Schafer offers this full-color gallery filled with caboose history and development, plus interior and exterior design details, and discussion of the life of a railroad conductor who lives in cabooses. Tells of the ultimate demise of the caboose and its uses after retiring from the tracks.

Bachmann BAC70751 N Wide Vision Caboose Up $20.74 Caboose is Yellow with Union Pacific painted in Red on each side. Road is painted in Red on both sides. A Gray wide vision box is on the caboose. Compatible with all N scale equipment. Detailed panel lines give a realistic look. Detailed chassis. Couplers on each end of car. Ladders are located on each end of car. Windows are located on all four sides of the caboose. Metal wheels attached to Black trucks. Packaged in a hard plastic clear case. Scale: N 1/160. Length: 3-1/4" (8.2cm). Width: 3/4" (1.9cm). Height: 1" (2.5cm).

Bachmann Williams BAC18449 Ho Bobber Caboose PaintedUnlettered $28.93 This HO Scale Bachmann Silver Series Rolling Stock Features an Unlettered Bobber Caboose. Compatible with any HO scale model railroad equipment. Fully assembled Silver Series car. Fine line moldings create an authentic appearance. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Added weight for optimum tracking. Celcon trucks. Detailed black underframe. Body color is red with a black roof and railings and red grabrails. Caboose is packed in a plastic tray and viewed through a windowed cardboard box. Includes: One HO Scale Bobber Caboose (Unlettered). Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 3 (7.6cm). Width: 11/4 (3cm). Height: 2 (4.9cm)

Bachmann Williams BAC93827 G 8 Wheel Caboose East Broad Top $103.09 Large Scale Caboose with Center Cupola Detailed Interior Metal Wheels and Operating Knuckle Couplers. Compatible with any G scale equipment. Detailed plastic body is molded to look like wood. Black roof roofwalk chimney ladders grab rails railings and brake wheel. Detailed interior may be seen through clear plastic windows on cupola and caboose body. All metal wheels. Operating couplers. Detailed chassis and underframe. INCLUDES: One G Scale Center Cupola Wood Caboose. REQUIRES: G Scale Model Train Equipment. Scale: G 1/22.5. Length: 147/8 (37.8cm). Width: 41/8 (10.5cm). Height: 71/4 (18.4cm).

Atlas Model ATM11313 Ho Trmn Cupola Caboose Cp Rail 437470 $21.92 Cupola Caboose Features,True scale dimensions with accurate details,Weighted, detailed underframes,,Equipped with AccuMate Knuckle Couplers,Trucks equipped with free-rolling metal wheels,Clear window inserts and separately applied side railings.

Atlas Model ATM11314 Ho Trmn Cupola Caboose Cp Rail 437477 $21.92 Cupola Caboose Features,True scale dimensions with accurate details,Weighted, detailed underframes,,Equipped with AccuMate Knuckle Couplers,Trucks equipped with free-rolling metal wheels,Clear window inserts and separately applied side railings.

S P Whistle Stop 93106 Bobber Caboose Denver Rio Grande $60.97 This is the Denver and Rio Grande Bobber and Logging Caboose (#49) from the Big Haulers Series by Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Runs on standard Large Scale track. Metal wheels. Intricately scribed wood grain detail. Operating knuckle couplers. Set of loop style couplers are provided as an added accessory. Includes: One Denver and Rio Grande Bobber and Logging Caboose. Scale: G.

S P Whistle Stop 93130 Bobber Caboose East Broad Top $60.97 This is the East Broad Top Bobber and Logging Caboose (#27) from the Big Haulers Series by Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Runs on standard Large Scale track. Metal wheels. Intricately scribed wood grain detail. Operating knuckle couplers. Set of loop style couplers are provided as an added accessory. Includes: One East Broad Top Bobber and Logging Caboose. Scale: G.

S P Whistle Stop 93120 Bobber Caboose ETWNC $60.97 This is the ET and WNC Bobber and Logging Caboose (#202) from the Big Haulers Series by Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Runs on standard Large Scale track. Metal wheels. Intricately scribed wood grain detail. Operating knuckle couplers. Set of loop style couplers are provided as an added accessory. Includes: One ET and WNC Bobber and Logging Caboose. Scale: G.

Bachmann Williams BAC93870 G 8 Wheel Caboose Painted Unlettered $103.09 Large Scale Caboose with Center Cupola Detailed Interior Metal Wheels and Operating Knuckle Couplers. Compatible with any G scale equipment. Detailed oxide red plastic body is molded to look like wood. Black roof roofwalk chimney ladders grab rails railings and brake wheel. No numbers or road name. Detailed interior may be seen through clear plastic windows on cupola and caboose body. All metal wheels. Operating couplers. Detailed chassis and underframe. INCLUDES: One G Scale Center Cupola Wood Caboose (Unlettered). REQUIRES: G Scale Model Train Equipment. Scale: G 1/22.5. Length: 147/8 (37.8cm). Width: 41/8 (10.5cm). Height: 71/4 (18.4cm).

Bachmann Williams BAC18439 Ho Bobber Caboose Maryland and Pennsylvania $28.93 This HO Scale Bachmann Silver Series Rolling Stock Features a Maryland and Pennsylvania Bobber Caboose. Compatible with any HO scale model railroad equipment Fully assembled Silver Series car Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Body mounted couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Added weight for optimum tracking Celcon trucks. Includes: One HO Scale Painted Maryland and Pennsylvania Bobber Caboose. Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 3 (76.2mm). Width: 1.25 (31.75mm). Height: 1.75 (44.45mm)

S P Whistle Stop 26796 Painted Unlettered Caboose Red $69.05 Caboose is painted caboose red. Separate passenger and baggage compartments. Equipped with low inverted arch bar trucks. Classic amber LED interior lighting. Cupola seats. Wood grain floor detailing. Pot belly stove and piping. Removable cupola and roof. Textured roof. RP25 wheel contours. EZ Mate Mark II couplers. Scale: HO 1/87. Length: 63/4 (171.45mm).

NFL Caboose: Train Accessory With All 32 Team Logos by Hawthorne Village $99.98 No NFL train set is truly complete without a caboose! Let your team pride lead the way and the rest will follow with this NFL caboose a football train accessory featuring all the teams of the NFL! Available exclusively from The Bradford Exchange Hawthorne Village Division this HO-scale caboose features the logos of AFC teams on one side and NFC teams on the other plus both Conference logos!Officially licensed by NFL Properties LLC meticulously detailed and masterfully crafted this Hawthorne first is just what you need to make your NFL Express a winner! Strong demand is expected and you won't find a finer value anywhere. Order now! Certificate of AuthenticityHO-scale

S P Whistle Stop 93870 EightWheel Caboose with Center Cupola Interior Painted Unlettered $107.05 This is a G Scale Center Cupola Wood Caboose (Unlettered) from the Big Haulers Series by Bachmann. Compatible with any G scale equipment. Detailed oxide red plastic body is molded to look like wood. Black roof roofwalk chimney ladders grab rails railings and brake wheel. No numbers or road name. Detailed interior may be seen through clear plastic windows on cupola and caboose body. All metal wheels. Operating couplers. Detailed chassis and underframe. Includes: One G Scale Center Cupola Wood Caboose (Unlettered). Scale: G (1/22.5). Length: 147/8 (37.8cm). Width: 41/8 (10.5cm). Height: 71/4 (18.4cm).

Bachmann Williams BAC18445 Ho Caboose Cass Scenic Railroad $28.93 This HO Scale Bachmann Silver Series Rolling Stock Features a Cass Scenic Railroad Bobber Caboose. Early cabooses that were built brand new rather than adapted from old box cars and the like were often small and rode only on four rigid mounted wheels unlike the more common setup of two sets of fourwheel truck assemblies. Most likely because of the ride quality delivered by this rigid wheelbase these types of cabooses were quickly nicknamed bobbers. They may not have been the most popular style of caboose used by railroads but they have probably become the most famous of the cabooses. The Silver Series(R) models feature blackened metal wheels body mounted couplers nonmagnetic axles and superb detail making them a natural fit on anyone s HO Scale layout. Includes: One HO Scale Bobber Caboose (Cass Scenic Railroad). Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 3 (7.6cm). Width: 11/4 (3cm). Height: 2 (4.9cm)

S P Whistle Stop 93148 Bobber Caboose Denver Rio Grande Western $60.97 This is the Denver and Rio Grande Western Bobber and Logging Caboose (#0506) from the Big Haulers Series by Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Runs on standard Large Scale track. Metal wheels. Intricately scribed wood grain detail. Operating knuckle couplers. Set of loop style couplers are provided as an added accessory. Includes: One Denver and Rio Grande Western Bobber and Logging Caboose. Scale: G.

S P Whistle Stop 17728 36 ft. Wide Vision Caboose Erie Lackawanna HO $29.36 This is Bachmann s Premium HO Scale Silver Series Erie Lackawanna 36 Wide Vision Caboose. Fully assembled rolling stock. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Celcon Barber Caboose trucks. Detailed underframe. Featured roadname: Erie Lackawanna. Designated road number: C363 (painted yellow). The E logo is displayed on each side in yellow. Radio is also on each side in yellow. Paint scheme consists of four colors: maroon gray yellow black. Free rolling wheels. Added weight for optimum tracking. Your caboose is tightly fitted within a platic tray which slides into a windowed cardboard box for storage. Length: 43/4 (12cm). Width: 11/4 (3.5cm). Height: 2 (5.4cm). One HO Scale 36 Wide Vision Caboose (Erie Lackawanna).

S P Whistle Stop 17701 36 ft. Wide Vision Caboose UP $29.36 This is Bachmann s Premium HO Scale Silver Series Union Pacific 36 Wide Vision Caboose. Fully assembled rolling stock. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Celcon Barber Caboose trucks. Detailed underframe. Featured roadname: Union Pacific (painted red). Designated road number: UP 25743 (painted red). Paint scheme consists of two colors: yellow red. Free rolling wheels. Added weight for optimum tracking. Your caboose is tightly fitted within a platic tray which slides into a windowed cardboard box for storage. Length: 43/4 (12cm). Width: 11/4 (3.5cm). Height: 2 (5.4cm). One HO Scale 36 Wide Vision Caboose (Union Pacific).

S P Whistle Stop 17702 36 ft. Wide Vision Caboose Santa Fe No. 999628 HO $29.36 This is Bachmann s Premium HO Scale Silver Series Atchinson Topeka and Santa Fe 36 Wide Vision Caboose. Fully assembled rolling stock. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Celcon Barber Caboose trucks. Detailed underframe. Featured roadname: Santa Fe. Designated road number: ATSF 999628 (painted white). The Santa Fe logo is yellow on each side. Paint scheme consists of three colors: maroon yellow black. Free rolling wheels. Added weight for optimum tracking. Length: 43/4 (12cm). Width: 11/4 (3.5cm). Height: 2 (5.4cm). One HO Scale 36 Wide Vision Caboose (Santa Fe). Your caboose is tightly fitted within a platic tray which slides into a windowed cardboard box for storage.