When I was a kid I loved my model train set. The H0 scale train set could fit on a table or more permanent piece of plywood and could be taken down and placed anywhere. The only problem I had with my model train layout when I was younger was keeping it clean. Model trains […]
Tag Archives: Model Trains
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Sep
Sep
Labor Day is all about remembering the American Labor movement that improved working conditions and resulted in the growth and prosperity of American life. The big day is a way of rewarding their hard work by celebrating their achievements and giving them time to spend with their family and friends. So what to do with […]
Santa and Holiday Trains are a Christmas theme enjoyed by children and adults. The Holiday Express Train of the Kansas City Southern Rail Line travels across eight states, bring a message of good will and holiday cheer. People along the route can enjoy the sight of the decorated trains as it pulls into stations across […]
Holiday trains are an enjoyable Christmas tradition for adults and children and adults alike. The romance of railroad travel is commemorated in Ohio with excursion train rides and model train displays. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad offers Christmas themed rides through the month of December. Model railroad fans will love the model train displays that […]
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Mar
Mar
Love of trains and railroads drives rail fans to study and collect objects related to railroads. Rail fans range from children playing with model trains to adults who follow everything railroad. Rail fans enjoy receiving gifts related to their interest in trains. Trains are a fascinating subject. The railroad is an important part of transportation […]
I know there are model lovers out there in the world. Many of you that I speak to build your trains from metal and plastic molds or scraps from craft stores. While these are not the same as building your own workable train models, they are interesting models in the same vein. For those of […]
Many collectors turn to model collecting as a way to blow off a little steam and take a break from the demands of everyday life. Collectors are often hobbyists and spend hours for a good reason: the fun of collecting is easily enhanced. It’s important, though, to have a basic understanding of train picking before […]