Trains O Scale

by Dave Roberts

Trains o scale are just the right size for little hands, but big enough to keep the trains on firmly on the track.
Primarily for children, the trains o scale are easier for children to play with and enjoy. Lots of trains o scale are built to be played with and passed on to the next generation.
At trains o scale, we have O scale model train sets and O scale locos from top manufacturers, Bachmann, Lionel, and MTH. Most of the starter sets include die-cast steel locomotives and cars with many metal parts.
It is easy to supplement and upgrade a starter set with even higher-quality cars and locomotives and track side accessories as you expand your interest in model railroading.

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Learn About the World's Most Valuable Stamps

Author:
Ling Tong

There are rare and valuable stamps in all postal systems of the world. Two of the best known of these are the Inverted Jenny, which was a printing error and the 1-cent Z grill stamp from the US postal system. Anyone who is a serious stamp collector will tell you that there are five most valuable stamps in the world and all are trying to have them in their collections.

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O Scale Model Trains – A Popular Choice

Author: Mike Foster

No matter how old you are, if you love trains, you will likely adore the O-27 scale model train. If you want trains that don't cost much, last a long time, and are easy to use, invest in O scale model trains. A lot of people who get trains as a hobby got their start with a Lionel, MTH, or American Flyer O scale model train that they set up in their home.

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‘Crown jewel’ of Hong Kong stamp collections could bring $1.5m at Spink

by Paul Fraser Collectibles

Following on swiftly from their Winter Series sale in which they sold some fantastic philatelic rarities of the British Empire, (a classic error and extraordinary historic cover from India and one of the great rarities of British North America) Spink has announced the sale of what they are calling "Hong Kong's most important philatelic item": the 96c olive-bistre block of four.
The 96c olive-bistre block of four has already seen a great deal of interest from around the world as word spreads of such a great rarity coming up for auction. Its estimate has been set at HK$8,000,000-12,000,000 (up to US$1.54m).

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A Collectibles Primer: Diecast Toy Trucks

 by Chris Robertson


Collecting diecast toy trucks is among the most popular hobbies for kids of all ages. For those who are considering starting a diecast toy truck collection, or for those who are searching for a gift for a toy truck enthusiast, here are some points to consider.

Types of Diecast Vehicles

If you've accumulated a few diecast toy trucks and are considering expanding your collection, you should consider whether your interests are confined exclusive to toy trucks or if you also want to collect, for example, diecast cars. Some people like to specialize, while others have a broader interest in diecast vehicles. It's best to decide ahead of time what your collection will encompass before you wind up with 3000 toys, only 100 of which really thrill you. You definitely don't want to create a toy truck city and then decide only motor city classics will do.

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STOP!!!!! Dont start a model railway project until you read this article! trains o scale update for beginners

by Alex Corbie

In this article I am going to outline the things to consider before starting your model railway project, it doesn't matter whether you have trains o scale, ho scale, n scale or any other scale or gauge, the principles for beginners are the same. Due to the logistics of building a model railway, mistakes early on can really bite you in the butt later on down the line.

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A Guide to Diecast Toy Collecting

Author:

Janet Ashby

Collecting diecast toys has been a favourite hobby for both children and adults for many years. These mini replicas of full size vehicles have fascinated many generations. Many diecast toys in perfect condition, complete with the original box, special markings and price tags have increased in value enormously. Some of these models were specially made for store openings, launches of new products or special events. They were offered for sale in stores, given as prizes in competitions or sold through catalogs where they could be purchased as sets.

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There Are Many Different Kind Of Stamps

Author:

Jerald Shin Shapiro
Before you begin with your new hobby, you must first familiarize yourself with the various kinds of stamps that are out in the market. You\'ll be better able to appreciate the value and beauty of your collection when you can correctly recognize the classification of the stamps in your possession.

Philately is a marvelous hobby to have and it need not be expensive at all! When you\'re able to identify the different kinds of stamps, you\'ll no doubt have an easier time as well finding the right price for buying and selling.

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Limited Space? Choose N Scale Model Trains!

by Elliot Davenport

The next time you decide to go to a model train show, it shouldn't come as any surprise if you happen to notice that most peoples attention is drawn to those layouts that are showcasing the N scale train. Not only is this little train one of the more popular, but it also provides the hobbyist a solution for limited space.
A common problem for most collectors is that they are limited by the amount of space they have available in their homes to create a grand layout for their trains. N scale model trains offer a viable solution to this problem. At a ratio of 1:160 this scale will comfortably fit into even the most confining of spaces, and yet allow you to create an elaborately planned layout.

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History of Collecting Scale Model Diecast Vehicles

by Thrifty Princess

Diecast (or die cast, or die-cast) toys were first produced early in the 20th century by manufacturers located in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The first scale model diecast on the market were basic, consisting of a small car or van body with no interior. In the early days it was also common for impurities in the alloy to cause the casting to distort or crack for no apparent reason. As a result, diecast toys made before World War II are difficult to find in good condition. The high-purity alloys used today avoid this old problem. The popularity of diecast toys as collectibles developed in the 1950s once their detail and quality increased. Consequently, more companies entered the field and began adding interiors and clear plastic windows in their scale model diecast vehicles.

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French Stamps : Insight Into the Stamps of France

by Mathieu Deprez

French Stamps: Historical Background
The first postage stamp was introduced in the United Kingdom in 1840 by Rowland Hill and James Chalmers. This stamp, the penny black, had a face value of a penny and revolutionized the postal system in that it was now up to the sender to bear the cost of postage and not the recipient as had been the case until then. Because it was now so cheap to send letters, even by 1840 a penny was not a lot of money, the change prompted an almost instant increase in the amount of mail. Other countries took notice and reformed their own postal system, amongst which Brazil in 1843, the United States in 1847 and France in 1849.

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History Of N Scale Model Trains

Author:

Gabriel Delaney

N scale model trains were first introduced in the early 1960s. Most historians credit the K. Arnold & Company with the introduction of the first commercially available N scale models. During the 1940s and 1950s, several companies led the charge to develop a smaller train scale. It was during this period that K. Arnold & Company helped drive standardization through the introduction of its Rapido coupler. By allowing other manufacturers to use the Rapido design, model train enthusiasts were able to couple together rolling stock from different manufacturers.

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Stamp Collecting

Stamp Collecting   by Roger Hardieway

Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related items, such as covers (envelopes or parcels with stamps on them). Stamp Collecting Trivia Quizzes measures how well you do with 20 questions about stamps. Stamp collecting is painless when you do it as a hobby. It is known as Philately and is a very pleasing hobby because it immensely enhances the broad expertise of the collector. It can be an intricate hobby, and this cuts right through.
It is an unusual mix of the structured and the unstructured, and you can make it a unique hobby that will not be like everyone else's. It is a cherished hobby that people around the world have enjoyed for centuries.
It has become commonplace to assert that the prospect of stamp collecting is on its way out as a most popular hobby because of the increasing popularity of e-mail, other electronic forms of communication, and custom-made stamps.

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The Art of Diecast Collecting

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The Art of Diecast Collecting by Robert W. Benjamin

Collecting diecast vehicles consists of acquiring specific items based on your particular interests, such as airplanes, cars, trains, ship models, etc. Although some people just accumulate them, this is a passionate hobby for most folks, in which the genuine collector organizes carefully those items to catalog them and proudly display them. The depth and breadth of every collection is as unique as every collector is, and they are the ones that determine if a collection will focus on a specific subtopic within their area of general interests or if they only want to accumulate determined items. As an example, a collector may collect diecast vehicles trying to accumulate any or all of them, while another individual could prefer collecting only a model, brand or marquee.

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How Great Is The Hobby Of Stamp Collecting?

Author:
moses zaccheaus

How Great Is The Hobby Of Stamp Collecting?. Indeed there is no doubt about stamp collecting being the Greatest Hobby On Earth.
What is Stamp Collecting or Philately?.. Stamp Collecting or Philately as it is called is the pursuit of collecting, arranging and studying postage stamps, stamped envelopes and other items used in various Countries of the World at different times to effect prepayment of letters through the Post.
Stamp Collecting unlike games of football, cricket and squash-racket is a pastime that attracts not only the interests of adults but children alike. Kings, Queens, the rich and the poor

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An Introduction To N Scale Model Railroading

Author:
Matt Blair

One of the smaller scales of model train, the N in N scale model train stands for the number nine; the space between the rails used for these trains is nine millimeters. This scale is significantly smaller than the other popular scales of model train: O and HO, making this ideal for those model train hobbyists who don\'t necessarily have a lot of room to devote to their hobby but want to maximize their use of space. N scale is also a good choice for those who want to run longer trains in their layouts. These trains have the advantage of being smaller and lighter and as such, they need less power than do the larger model railroad scales. Even with their smaller size, these trains generally have a lot of detail and realism, often more than O and HO scale trains.

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Collecting Diecast Vehicles is a Fun Hobby for Folks of All Ages

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Collecting Diecast Vehicles is a Fun Hobby for Folks of All Ages
by Robert W. Benjamin

Almost everyone has played with diecast vehicles when they were a young child. When I went to grade school my friends and I collected ' Hot Wheels ' cars. We would make race tracks and construction zones in the dirt piles out back of our school and play with the vehicles at recess time. I remember having a holder that looked like a suitcase only smaller, it would open and inside I had probably 20 different vehicles, ranging from cars, to trucks and a few other things. We would play in the dirt with our diecast vehicles, racing them, or pretending we were construction crews, and we would dig tunnels in the dirt, and make hills and bridges to push are little cars and trucks around on. Probably most folks like myself lost or threw away them diecast vehicles we had as young children, or they got lost like all of the other toys we had when we were young. Some folks saved there's and now days some of them are probably quite rare and valuable to diecast collectors.

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HOBBY

Introduction
Hobbies are practiced for interest and enjoyment, rather than financial reward. Examples include collecting, creative and artistic pursuits, making, tinkering, sports and adult education. Engaging in a hobby can lead to acquiring substantial skill, knowledge and experience. However, personal fulfillment is the aim.
What are hobbies for some people are professions for others: a chef may enjoy playing computer games as a hobby, while a professional game tester might enjoy cooking. Generally speaking, the person who does something for fun, not remuneration, is called an amateur (or hobbyist), as distinct from a professional.
An important determinant of what is considered a hobby, as distinct from a profession (beyond the lack of remuneration), is probably how easy it is to make a living at the activity. Almost no one can make a living at cigarette card or stamp collecting, but many people find it enjoyable; so it is commonly regarded as a hobby.
Amateur astronomers often make meaningful contributions to the professionals. It is not entirely uncommon for a hobbyist to be the first to discover a celestial body or event.
In the UK, the pejorative noun anorak (similar to the Japanese "otaku", meaning a geek or enthusiast) is often applied to people who obsessively pursue a particular hobby that is otherwise considered boring, such as train spotting or stamp collecting.

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