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HO Scale Model Train Set to We Will Rock You (Alternate)

November 17th, 2009

A video of a Grand Trunk GP38 and a Chicago Central GP38 pulling 28 mixed freight cars on the Fever River Club Layout in Freeport IL. The song is the second half of an alternate version of We Will Rock You by Queen, recorded in 1977.

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HO / RR Scale Hot Wheels Model Train Display Case Cabinet

November 16th, 2009

  • Solid wood frames, Kid-safe Acrylic door, Wall mountable
  • Wood shelves to accommodate train sets
  • Felt interior background
  • Easy to hang, all you need are 3 nails on the wall.

Product Description
Beautifully constructed display case HO, N, and Z scale trains and hot wheels. Such and elegant way to showcase your collection. 6 wooden shelves with 39″ long each for trains and cars. Felt matted background to create an elegant display. Make of Solid wood, not cheap veneer or pressed wood. It has a hinged super clear acrylic door to protect from dust and damage. The hinges are on the top of the display case the the latches on the bottom to keep door closed. Wall b… More >>

HO / RR Scale Hot Wheels Model Train Display Case Cabinet

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Wooden Model Train Kit

November 14th, 2009

  • Brooklyn Peddler Wooden Model Train Kit – 00049
  • BKP

Product Description
This is the Wood Model Train Kit from Brooklyn Peddler. / Suitable for Ages 5 and Up. / / FEATURES: Build your own wooden model train engine / Easy to follow instructions / / INCLUDES: 20-piece pre-cut sanded wood / Four paint colors (.07 fl. oz.) / Glue / Artist paint brush / Sandpaper / Instruction for assembly / / REQUIRES: Assembly and painting / / tlw 11/13/07 / ir/jxs… More >>

Wooden Model Train Kit

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Modellbahn Club Kiel(5): Big HO Model Railway Layout scenery railroad toy trains

November 14th, 2009

Click HERE to see how easily you can make the best model train railroads! This is awesome stuff! tinyurl.com Please also watch my other 6 MEC Kiel videos! DUE TO MASSIVE SPAM I HAD TO DISABLE THE COMMENTS! These are several short video clips of the Model railroad club Kiel (Germany), filmed in December 2006. Shown are these toy trains: Vossloh/MaK G2000, Russian-built East German BR 232, romanian-built BR219, Blue Tiger (BR 252), E18 and others. ******************* Adventsvorführung des …

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Deciding on n scale model trains

November 14th, 2009

When you decide to buy and collect N scale model trains, you need to know that you will be dealing with the smaller type of model trains. The N scale is the smallest of the four possible model scales that you have to choose from.

 

The N scale is 1:160 ratio of the original, or in other words it’s one sixtieth of the real train. If you are not sure about which scale to buy and use then here are a few reasons that the N scale might be good for you.

 

Firstly, the obvious thing is that you will have much more space with the N scale. The size of the track and model trains means that you can fit a good-sized layout into any room. This also means that you can collect more features and accessories for your layout. Adding scenery to the model railroad is a great way to give it a more realistic look.

 

Of course, if you have limited space, then you are restricted by the scenery you can add to your layout. With the model N scale track, you should be able to accommodate for most of your needs and track plans.

 

Another benefit that collectors of the N scale model trains like is that they seem to have more details. As the N scale model trains are much smaller, the locomotives and cars appear to be much more detailed in the finer aspects. Of course this depends on the manufacturer of the trains and how well the locomotives are modelled.

 

Another important factor to consider is that the smaller N scale seems to give another dimension to the model train experience. As the trains and track are so small, there is a certain experience that is given off, that is often not found with the larger scales.

 

For ease of use and practicality, the N scale is great. It is much easier to construct and put together. You can also create more elaborate track layouts as the track is much smaller and this means you can easily experiment with a number of different designs.

 

It is very easy to quickly add more track, redesign the layout, move pieces around and re-construct the layout should you wish. With the larger scales, this would take a lot more planning and become very time consuming indeed.

 

The effect that is created by the smaller track and trains is incredible. The small size gives a very realistic effect and often looks like you are taking an aerial view of the entire train system in operation.

 

N scale model trains are also great for beginners as it allows them to get started much more quickly. As I said, the N scale is much easier to layout and is more intuitive to put together. It still requires some skill to arrange the track and create a functioning layout but it does not require the experience of the larger scales.

 

If you are thinking about which model train scale to choose, then the N scale is definitely worth trying out.

Philip Redfearn is an avid model train enthusiast. For more great information on model trains, and to sign up for a free Ultimate Model Railway Secrets 11 lesson mini-course, visit http://www.ultimatemodelrailway.com

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People Sitting

November 10th, 2009

  • Hand painted
  • Clear bases for easy gluing and positioning figures
  • Realistic poses
  • Use for dioramas, architecture projects & other realistic displays
  • Great addition to your collection

Product Description
Scenemaster Pedestrians People Sitting 6 pieces HO Model Train Scale… More >>

People Sitting

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Wise Ave VFC 07 Huge MTH – Lionel Model Train Display part 3

November 7th, 2009

Many ‘O’ gauge trains & animated items are in this video of a Christmas train display

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