S Scale Model Railroad

by Tom Taggart

You want to know what's really at the cutting edge of model train hobby? What's about to break that has each and every model trainer tossing and turning with anticipation? What gauge of model train do collectors go crazy for? Alright, here it is: s gauge model railroads. You got it? You don't even know what size that is, do you? Do you even know about different scales? Alright, well let me give you the nitty-gritty on these before you start reading about them in the news:

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S Scale Model Trains - Are They Right For Your Family?

Author: Caroline Michaels

If you or someone in your family has been bit by the train collectors' bug you just might be interested in S Scale Model Trains (1:64). S Scale is a great introduction to the world of model railroading for kids of all ages.

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S Scale Model Trains - A Bit of History

Author: Caroline Michaels

The S scale is an interchangeable description of a model train size with the American Flyer brand name of model trains and railroads. S scale model trains are a sixty fourth of the size of a real train, putting them between the HO and O sizes of train models. S scale model trains are available in both AC and DC power types. The S scale uses a two rail track instead of the classic three rail track which uses the middle rail to provide electricity. There has been an S scale train renaissance in the past twenty years or so, and even people who are not normally interested in model trains are impressed by these exotic models.

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How To Build Scenes For Your HO Scale Model Train Layout

 by Modeltrainpro.com

Mountains and landscape terrains for your HO scale model train layout are easily made by using styrofoam blocks from packing used by manufacturers. Small blocks of wood may also be used to make HO scale model train mountains and hills. After attaching the styrofoam and wood pieces, you will then need to form screen wire over the styrofoam and wood.

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What You Need To Know About Ho Scale Model Train

by Ferdinand Dominic

Model trains, as well as any other reproduction of something that lasts in real life, require a scale so as to multiply the dimensions of the train that they represent. Else, they would look out of proportion.

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The Enduring Popularity Of HO Model Trains

Author: Matt Blair

While there are some model train lovers who like having a garden train out in their yards, and others who've dedicated whole attics and basements to huge, detailed, layouts, there are plenty of other hobbyists who don't have the space for these. But we still want to be able to use more than one layout, or do more than just a simple oval. What can you do if you love trains, but don't want a huge one?

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History of HO-Scale Trains - How H0-Scale Got Started and Became the Most Popular in the World

by Henry Michael

In 1921, the "double zero" or 00 scale train (1:76) was introduced in the United Kingdom. This train was and remains the most popular scale in the UK and runs on the same gauge track as the H0 scale trains, although the actual trains and rolling stock are a larger scale. In the 1930's the H0 scale was introduced as an alternative to the 00, but never really grabbed a foothold in the UK.

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How to make landscape for your trains o scale layout. - Shoestring update

by Alex Corbie

Another trains o scale shoestring update for you model train set scenery.

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How to make trees for your trains o scale scenery.

by Alex Corbie

Trains o scale update. The methods that I'm going over recently are the real shoestring methods as that is what I have had a lot of feedback for.

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Common Mistakes Made With O Scale Model Train Layouts

by William Clark

There is no doubt that choosing model trains as a hobby can be a great pastime. There are very few things that can bring the joy that model trains can. Creating your own train tracks layout, deciding how many trains to run on them, and the scenery that will accompany the trains are all great fun. However, as much as you put your heart into your hobby, you're going to make some mistakes.
To help you avoid the most common mistakes that many O scale model train enthusiasts make, just go through this guide and start your education.

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O Scale Model Trains –Take Another Look

Author: Scott Olewiler

When toy trains were first introduced in the early part of the 20th century the 3 rail O scale model trains were king. Originally manufactured as toys for kids they were a staple around the Christmas tree in December and easily pulled out from under the bed and set up in the playroom or bed room the rest of the year. The original model train sets were simple ovals or circles, were large enough for kids to handle, and were sold as toys, not for scale modeling.

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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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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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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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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 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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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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