Scale Trains
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Scale Trains
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Model Scale Trains-Helpful Information
Everyone has some type of memory from their childhood about model scale trains that has stayed with them into their adult years. For some of us these memories were so strong that they served as the motivation for becoming model railroaders, and not unlike myself, have happily invested both time and money building their model train empires.
One of the first things that you discover when researching the amazing hobby of model trains is that there are a number of scales to choose from. You'll also realize early on that many people confuse the meaning of scale versus gauge.
If in fact you're a little confused about the difference between the two, just remember that scale is represented in fractional form, and it expresses the difference in size between the model and the real life prototype. For example, the Ho scale model is 1/87th the size of it's real counterpart.
Another way to understand this fractional representation is in knowing that the Ho train is actually eighty seven times larger than the model.
One of the most important and controlling factors that comes into play when deciding on what type of scale to include in your model train layout is the amount of space you realistically have available. If you have a rather large area to work with your fortunate because many hobbyist are limited to confining spaces that dictate the size of their empire. One of the fringe benefits in having a larger area to display your trains is that it will allow you to select more than one type of scale if you so choose.
Knowing that there are quite a few scales to choose from doesn't make the task of deciding which of them you would prefer to build your layout around any easier. I've elected to describe a few of them that are among the most popular to further aid you with this decision.
HO Model Scale - As previously mentioned this scale is 1/87th the size of it's real life prototype, and frequently is the modelers scale of choice. The reason for this lies in the fact that many manufacturers carry this scale, and it is well known for it's exactness in detail, and for having a wide assortment of accessories to choose from.
N Scale Model Trains - This scale is the perfect choice if you have a limited amount of space because it is 1/160th the size of it's prototype. Although diminutive in size it is still well known as a scale that presents exacting detail in it's appearance, and most importantly this small scale will allow you to build as grand a layout as you please. If there is a drawback with this scale it is that smaller scales can be difficult to handle and this is especially so for children.
G Scale Model Trains - This scale is well known for it's durability and is the perfect choice for those hobbyist who would like to set up an outdoor layout which is more commonly referred to as "garden railroading."
Z Scale Model Trains - This scale is 1/220 the size of the real life train and if you have a small area for your layout and the N scale won't work for you, the Z scale certainly will because it is 220 times smaller than the real version.
These are just a small sample of the various scales but should give you a good head start when your trying to decide on the type of scale you would like to include in your model train layout.
Because there are many other scales I really couldn't cover them all in this article.
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Playing with Trains: A Passion Beyond Scale $3.95 Why do grown men play with trains? Is it a primal attachment to childhood, nostalgia for the lost age of rail travel, or the stuff of flat-out obsession? In this delightful and unprecedented book, Grand Prix legend Sam Posey tracks those who share his "passion beyond scale" and discovers a wonderfully strange and vital culture. Posey's first layout, wired by his mother in the years just after the Second World War, was, as he writes in his Introduction, "a miniature universe which I could operate on my own. Speed and control: I was fascinated by both, as well as by the way they were inextricably bound together." Eventually, when Posey's son was born, he was convinced that building him a basement layout would be the highest expression of fatherhood. Sixteen years and thousands of hours later, this project, "the outgrowth of chance meetings, unexpected friendships, mistakes, illness, latent ambitions, and sheer luck" was completed. But for Posey, the creation of his HO-scale masterpiece based on the historic Colorado Midland, was just the beginning. In "Playing with Trains," Sam Posey ventures well beyond the borders of his layout in northwestern Connecticut, to find out what makes the top modelers tick. He expects to find men "engaged in a genial hobby, happy to spend a few hours a week escaping the pressures of contemporary life." Instead he uncovers a world of extremes-extreme commitment, extreme passion, and extreme differences of approach. For instance, Malcolm Furlow, holed up on his ranch in the wilderness of New Mexico, insists that model railroading is defined by scenery and artistic self-expression. On the other hand, Tony Koester, a New Jersey modeler, believes his "mission" is to replicate, with fanatical precision and authenticity, the way a real railroad operates. Going to extremes himself, Posey actually "test drives" a real steam engine in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, in an attempt to understand the great machines that inspired the models and connect us to a time when "the railroad was inventing America." Timeless and original, "Playing with Trains" reveals a classic, questing American world. "From the Hardcover edition." |
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Trains $13.28 Passenger trains and electric trains. Here come the trains. All aboard |
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A Century of Legendary Lionel Trains - $24.99 In this two-tape set, the history of the Lionel model train company is presented, from its beginnings in 1900 to modern times. Host and avid Lionel collector, Tom Snyder visits several collectors in A Century of Lionel Trains, and checks out their formidable layouts. He also speaks with Lionel Chairman Emeritus Richard Kughn. The model train enthusiast will see many of the classics in action, including the Norfolk Western J, 75th Anniversary Set, the Standard gauge Blue Comet, the scale Hudson, the Santa Fe F-3s, and the articulated steamer trains. ~ Alice Day, Rovi |
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USA Trains USA81215 Switch, Left Remote $82.02 USA Trains Track is Fully Compatible with Track from LGB and Aristo Craft Trains. Includes Joiners and Hex Head Joiner Screws. Features Euro Style Black Ties and Brass Rail Joiners. USA Trains , G Scale Code 332 Solid Brass Track With UV Resistant Ties. Solid Brass Rail. |
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USA Trains USA81215 Switchamp;#44; Left Remote $101.54 USA Trains Track is Fully Compatible with Track from LGB and Aristo Craft Trains. Includes Joiners and Hex Head Joiner Screws. Features Euro Style Black Ties and Brass Rail Joiners. USA Trains G Scale Code 332 Solid Brass Track With UV Resistant Ties. Solid Brass Rail. |
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USA Trains USA81060 24 in. Straight Track $32.92 USA Trains G Scale Code 332 Solid Brass Track With UV Resistant Ties Solid Brass Rail. USA Trains Track is Fully Compatible with Track from LGB and Aristo Craft Trains. Includes Joiners and Hex Head Joiner Screws. Features Euro Style Black Ties and Brass Rail Joiners. |
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Trains! $4.99 Cute illustrations bring trains to life for little ones. |
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Toccata for Toy Trains $70.1 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Toccata for Toy Trains is a 1957 short film by Charles and Ray Eames. It is also the title of the instrumental music composed for the film by Elmer Bernstein. The film features mostly antique toy trains moving within fanciful settings to a toccata. The film is shot from a toyseyeview. A short narration at the beginning extols the design merits of toys versus scale models.Charles (19071978) and Ray (19121988) Eames were American designers, married in 1941, who worked and made major contributions to modern architecture and furniture. They also worked in the fields of industrial design, fine art, graphic design and film. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 98 Publication Date: 2010/08/14 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.23 inches |
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Maintaining & Repairing Your Scale Model Trains $14.87 Modelers can save money on shop repairs and avoid frustrations by mastering some fundamental repair skills. With step-by-step instructions, photos, and illustrations, this book covers the basic techniques needed to maintain and repair DC-powered model locomotives, rolling stock, and layouts. |
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Maintaining and Repairing Your Scale Model Trains (Paperback) $31.28 Description not available. |
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USA Trains USA81500 5 ft. Curved Track $21.98 12 sections make a full circle. USA Trains , G Scale Code 332 Solid Brass Track With UV Resistant Ties. USA Trains Track is Fully Compatible with Track from LGB and Aristo Craft Trains. Includes Joiners and Hex Head Joiner Screws. Features Euro Style Black Ties and Brass Rail Joiners. Qty OH: 70. Unit of Sale: EACH. |
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USA Trains USA81600 8 ft. Curved Track $30.28 16 sections make a full circle. USA Trains G Scale Code 332 Solid Brass Track With UV Resistant Ties. USA Trains Track is Fully Compatible with Track from LGB and Aristo Craft Trains. Includes Joiners and Hex Head Joiner Screws. Features Euro Style Black Ties and Brass Rail Joiners. |
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Two Trains $12.49 Two Trains |
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Fenland Trains $6.99 Fenland Trains |
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Between Trains $13.49 Between Trains |
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Extreme Trains $11.99 Extreme Trains |
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Different Trains $14.99 Different Trains |
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Bachmann Trains Southern Evans All-Door Box Car-Ho Scale $21.54 Silver Series rolling stock features: blackened metal wheels body mounted couplers and non-magnetic axles. |
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USA Trains USA81900 20 ft. Diameter Track 1 $47.59 16 sections make a full circle. USA Trains G Scale Code 332 Solid Brass Track With UV Resistant Ties. USA Trains Track is Fully Compatible with Track from LGB and Aristo Craft Trains. Includes Joiners and Hex Head Joiner Screws. Features Euro Style Black Ties and Brass Rail Joiners. |
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S P Whistle Stop 45154 Bachmann Trains Ranch House $28.01 Plasticville U.S.A. pieces add character and dimension to your HO scale layout. City growth is limited only by your imagination. Unassembled Plasticville U.S.A. building kit. Parts molded in color. HO scale. Compatible with all brands of HO scale trains. Create realistic scenes by combining Plasticville U.S.A. buildings and accessories. Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 2 . |