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Model Train Track, Choosing Your First Train

Model trains are a toy that has fascinated both adults and children since the days that real trains began rolling along their tracks. In the beginning they where carved from wood, then crafted out of metal, however they are made model trains have always been a favourite toy. Setting up a model train layout can be a great hobby but with so much to know it can be very difficult to decide what type of train to use.

Most of the model trains we get today are built to scale of regular trains. The models use a system of scale and gage to categorize their different sizes. When talking about scale we are referring to a percentage of the size of a real locomotive. The gauge refers to the amount of space between the rails. You can collect a number of different sizes and gages such as the HO, O and G models. Model trains have become collectors items that hobbyists love to put together to create a unique scene for their model trains. These train track layouts are very customizable, you can build it in any way you can imagine.  Model trains can be purchased as a set or individual cars. You can even get trains based on the ones you see in movies, or trains that where in use many years ago.

There are many different companies around the world that make hobby train sets and accessories. One of the more popular manufactures is called Lionel trains. This company has been making model trains since the early 1900’s. You can get a great starter set that is easy to use and set up, as well as cars for all types of  collectors. You will be able to find many different types of Lionel trains sets and accessories at a variety of hobby shops.

Another popular manufacturer is MTH model train company which was started by a train maker that manufactured parts for the Lionel train sets. This company still makes Lionel trains as well as many of their own products. MTH model trains use new sound techniques and many other special features as well as other types of trains, such as subway cars and trolleys.

Whichever type of train set you decide to work with you are sure to find the construction of a model train set to be fascinating and a very addictive hobby. Many people choose to share this hobby with their family and children. What kid doesn’t love playing with trains? Aside from which manufacturer to purchase your hobby train items from, there are many different factors you need to consider before you buy your train sets. Be sure to do some research, search the internet, check some websites or forums. You will be able to find lots of information that will make the building of your model train truly enjoyable.

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LEGO DUPLO® LEGOVille My First Train 5606

• Clown DUPLO® figure and elephant included
• Includes colorful circus train
• Lots of fun for small hands to build, take apart, and rebuild over and over again
• LEGO® DUPLO® bricks are sturdy and safe
• 10 elements

This circus train has a cargo full of fun! Here comes the colorful circus train, complete with a friendly clown conductor and a baby elephant doing its umbrella act. DUPLO bricks are sturdy, safe, and lots of fun for small hands to build, take apart, and rebuild over and over again!

List Price: $ 16.99

Price: $ 12.95

Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: Great Starter Set, January 21, 2010 By  Ashish Kothari (West Chester, OH) – See all my reviews    Durability: Fun: Educational:  Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?) This review is from: LEGO DUPLO® LEGOVille My First Train 5606 (Toy) It is the perfect way to introduce Legos for young kids. It has a limited variety of parts included, only 9 blocks, but is just right for a young toddler and does allow for creative variations. And above all my son loves elephants so it was a easy choice. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  >Report abuse | Permalink  Comment 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful: great for little hands, January 12, 2009 By  blondie “baker” (ct usa) – See all my reviews Durability: Fun: Educational:  Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?) This review is from: LEGO DUPLO® LEGOVille My First Train 5606 (Toy) granddaughter liked very much, great 2yr. old hands, enjoys putting blocks together. very pleased with item 5 star plus thanks Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  >Report abuse | Permalink  Comment Grandson Loves, June 1, 2010 By  L. Brown “too many books, not enough time” (Manhattan, KS, USA) – See all my reviews    Durability: Fun:  Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?) This review is from: LEGO DUPLO® LEGOVille My First Train 5606 (Toy) Sent this to my grandson for his third birthday and my daughter-in-law tells me he plays with it constantly. It is his current “favorite” toy. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  >Report abuse | Permalink  Comment

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ANNIE KARNI – GLAMOUR ‘FIRST’
FULL-TIME MAKEUP ARTIST FOR MICHELLE

By ANNIE KARNI

Last updated: 11:21 am
April 12, 2009
Posted: 2:34 am
April 12, 2009

She’s America’s top “model.”

Michelle Obama is the nation’s first first lady to add a full-time makeup artist to her traveling entourage, according to stylists who have worked with presidential wives over the past 16 years.

Makeup artist Ingrid Grimes-Miles, 49, helped create Obama’s signature look on her inaugural trip to Europe last week.

Grimes-Miles, who has been working with the first lady for six years, now splits her time between DC and Chicago, where she dolls up morning-news anchors for WGN TV.

“No other first ladies have consistently traveled with a makeup artist,” said hairdresser Bernard Portelli, who styled Hillary Rodham Clinton’s blond mane in 1993 and tracks trends in first-lady style.

“It took Laura Bush four years to finally look good. It’s taken Michelle Obama two months. She wears fake eyelashes that are beautiful. She can’t do those herself.”

Style watchers suspect that Grimes-Miles is behind Obama’s most prominent beauty reinvention: Her eyebrows. After the first lady drew criticism for looking angry, her high-arched eyebrows were reshaped with a softer arc that gave her a friendlier appearance.

Grimes-Miles has described Obama’s makeup as “not an avant-garde look . . . We want her to [look] very natural and polished.”

Last week, Grimes-Miles joined “First Hairstylist” Johnny Wright, 31, aboard Air Force One as official guests of the president, during their six-day trip across Europe.

The Obamas privately paid for the travel expenses of the styling team, according to a spokeswoman for the first lady. But the high-profile jobs don’t pay much, say former White House stylists.

“You do it because you know you will have some prestige and you will be able to make money later,” Portelli said.

Wright, a former LA-based stylist for Frederic Fekkai, relocated to the capital for his position in January. But he wasn’t the first lady’s first choice.

Michael “Rahni” Flowers, 54, who has tamed Mrs. Obama’s locks since she was 18, said he couldn’t relocate from Chicago. “I thought it was better to help train someone to manage her in DC,” Flowers told The Post.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/04122009/news/nationalnews/glamour_first_164080.htm

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ANNIE KARNI – GLAMOUR ‘FIRST’
FULL-TIME MAKEUP ARTIST FOR MICHELLE
By ANNIE KARNI

Last updated: 11:21 am
April 12, 2009
Posted: 2:34 am
April 12, 2009

She’s America’s top “model.”

Michelle Obama is the nation’s first first lady to add a full-time makeup artist to her traveling entourage, according to stylists who have worked with presidential wives over the past 16 years.

Makeup artist Ingrid Grimes-Miles, 49, helped create Obama’s signature look on her inaugural trip to Europe last week.

Grimes-Miles, who has been working with the first lady for six years, now splits her time between DC and Chicago, where she dolls up morning-news anchors for WGN TV.

“No other first ladies have consistently traveled with a makeup artist,” said hairdresser Bernard Portelli, who styled Hillary Rodham Clinton’s blond mane in 1993 and tracks trends in first-lady style.

“It took Laura Bush four years to finally look good. It’s taken Michelle Obama two months. She wears fake eyelashes that are beautiful. She can’t do those herself.”

Style watchers suspect that Grimes-Miles is behind Obama’s most prominent beauty reinvention: Her eyebrows. After the first lady drew criticism for looking angry, her high-arched eyebrows were reshaped with a softer arc that gave her a friendlier appearance.

Grimes-Miles has described Obama’s makeup as “not an avant-garde look . . . We want her to [look] very natural and polished.”

Last week, Grimes-Miles joined “First Hairstylist” Johnny Wright, 31, aboard Air Force One as official guests of the president, during their six-day trip across Europe.

The Obamas privately paid for the travel expenses of the styling team, according to a spokeswoman for the first lady. But the high-profile jobs don’t pay much, say former White House stylists.

“You do it because you know you will have some prestige and you will be able to make money later,” Portelli said.

Wright, a former LA-based stylist for Frederic Fekkai, relocated to the capital for his position in January. But he wasn’t the first lady’s first choice.

Michael “Rahni” Flowers, 54, who has tamed Mrs. Obama’s locks since she was 18, said he couldn’t relocate from Chicago. “I thought it was better to help train someone to manage her in DC,” Flowers told The Post.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/04122009/news/nationalnews/glamour_first_164080.htm

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Local model railroad display goes to national train show; but you can see it first
Boise’s Rocky Mountain Hi-Railers will give residents a look at their award-winning portable mo

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ANNIE KARNI – GLAMOUR ‘FIRST’
FULL-TIME MAKEUP ARTIST FOR MICHELLE
By ANNIE KARNI

Last updated: 11:21 am
April 12, 2009
Posted: 2:34 am
April 12, 2009

She’s America’s top “model.”

Michelle Obama is the nation’s first first lady to add a full-time makeup artist to her traveling entourage, according to stylists who have worked with presidential wives over the past 16 years.

Makeup artist Ingrid Grimes-Miles, 49, helped create Obama’s signature look on her inaugural trip to Europe last week.

Grimes-Miles, who has been working with the first lady for six years, now splits her time between DC and Chicago, where she dolls up morning-news anchors for WGN TV.

“No other first ladies have consistently traveled with a makeup artist,” said hairdresser Bernard Portelli, who styled Hillary Rodham Clinton’s blond mane in 1993 and tracks trends in first-lady style.

“It took Laura Bush four years to finally look good. It’s taken Michelle Obama two months. She wears fake eyelashes that are beautiful. She can’t do those herself.”

Style watchers suspect that Grimes-Miles is behind Obama’s most prominent beauty reinvention: Her eyebrows. After the first lady drew criticism for looking angry, her high-arched eyebrows were reshaped with a softer arc that gave her a friendlier appearance.

Grimes-Miles has described Obama’s makeup as “not an avant-garde look . . . We want her to [look] very natural and polished.”

Last week, Grimes-Miles joined “First Hairstylist” Johnny Wright, 31, aboard Air Force One as official guests of the president, during their six-day trip across Europe.

The Obamas privately paid for the travel expenses of the styling team, according to a spokeswoman for the first lady. But the high-profile jobs don’t pay much, say former White House stylists.

“You do it because you know you will have some prestige and you will be able to make money later,” Portelli said.

Wright, a former LA-based stylist for Frederic Fekkai, relocated to the capital for his position in January. But he wasn’t the first lady’s first choice.

Michael “Rahni” Flowers, 54, who has tamed Mrs. Obama’s locks since she was 18, said he couldn’t relocate from Chicago. “I thought it was better to help train someone to manage her in DC,” Flowers told The Post.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/04122009/news/nationalnews/glamour_first_164080.htm

http://www.nypost.com/seven/04122009/photos/michelle.jpg

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TriMet Opens First Bike And Ride Facility
TriMet opened its first of three bike and ride facilities in the Portland area Thursday.

Read more on FOX 12 Oregon

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