RAILWAY MODELLERS and RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS.
Model railways or the real thing, steam or diesel, and model villages. Lenses relevant to Rail travel, Model Railways or Model Villages are welcome to join and participate in this group. Squidoo Vistors also welcome to join in the group discussions and vote in the polls.
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The earliest forms of model railways are the 'Carpet Railways' which first appeared in the 1840s. Model trains are generally more realistic than toy trainsModel railroading (US) or Railway modelling (UK) is a hobby in which rail transport systems are modeled at a reduced scale. The scale models include rail vehicles, locomotives, rolling stock, tracks, signalling and scenery etc. (Wikipedia)
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Model Railway Video Showcase
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I have always been fascinated with Model Railways but unfortunately I have never had the space to make my own. Model Railway building is a hobby that can engulf a lifetime if done right. Building a layout can take years if done correctly, its not ju...
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Nathanville Model Railway Village
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Nathanville Model Railway Village - Welcomes Careful Train Drivers! - And Railway Enthusiasts. A Tour of Nathanville in the making with tips on its constructions, photos and links to the main site for more information. Also browse the relevant l...
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Model Railway Trains
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This lens is aimed at beginners who wish to learn more about the world of Model Railway Trains. However I hope that the content will be of interest to even the most experienced users. Please comment if you like or dislike anything! I really appreci...
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Building Model Railways
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This is more than an introduction to the fascinating hobby of model railways. With the help of Barchester's home page you will be taken through every stage from where to build, to operating the final product.
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Jim R's Marx Trains
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This lens is devoted to the hobby of Marx model trains and model railroading. Come and share the fun! All aboard that's coming aboard!
All About Model Trains
Involvement in the hobby can range from the possession of a train set to spending many hours and large sums of money on a large and exactingly executed model of a railroad and the scenery through which it passes, called a "layout". Hobbyists, called "modeA Selection of great lenses to explore featuring railway modelling.
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Model Electric Train Beginner's Guide
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My family loves the Polar Express movie. After watching this classic, I wanted to be a real live train conductor. The only problem was where to put a locomotive that big. So, we did the next best thing, we explored the world of Model T...
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Marklin Trains
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German-made Markin trains are model trains of the highest quality. With superior engines and available digital control, Marklin model trains perform a lot better than some of the cheaper trains many people have experience with, and many offer realist...
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Fleischmann Trains
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Founded in 1887, Fleischmann trains are high-quality German model trains. Fleischmann produces model trains for three types of model railroads: (1) Fleischmann 2-Rail HO scale runs on the Direct Current (DC) 2-rail track most common in U.S. model rai...
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Model Trains Guide
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Model trains [or model railroading as it is also known] has one of the biggest hobby followings in the world. For many this fascinating hobby began when they received a toy train set as a Christmas present when they were youngsters. Today, there are...
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Guide to Model Trains
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Model trains, sometimes calleld model railroading, has been described as 'the world's greatest hobby' For many people involved [or should I say, engrossed] in this wonderful hobby, it would have all begun when they received a toy train set as a Chris...
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More about Model Trains
Great model trains Featured on NathanvilleMore great model train lenses featured on Nathanville
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N Scale Trains
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N Scale is the second most popular model railroading scale, second only to HO Scale. In the US. N Scale is modeled at a 1:160 ratio while in the UK it is modeled at a 1:148 ratio, but in both cases the distance between the inside of the tracks is 9mm...
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Z Scale Trains
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Z Scale Trains are the smallest size of controllable electric trains that are widely available. Z-scale means that the models are 1/220 of the size of the real-life trains they are modeled after. The nice thing about this small size is that you can h...
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Tokyo Marui Z Gauge Trains
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Very recently I was introduced to the world of Z scale trains and decided to look into it deeper. Tokyo Marui is a Japanese firm famous for its Airsoft guns, but this is not the only thing they manufacture. They also make a very nice Z Scale train s...
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LGB Trains
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LGB trains are great! LGB stands for "Lehmann Gross Bahn", which is German for "Lehmann's Big Railroad". LGB trains are big, as they are made in G scale, the largest of the commonly availble model train scales. LGB G scale trains are sturdy, and are...
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Lionel Trains
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Lionel Trains are the best known American electric trains. Most Lionel Trains are modeled in O scale (1/43 of actual size), which is twice as large as HO scale (HO stands for "Half-O) but still not as large as G scale. Lionel does produce some sets i...
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Railway Modelling
Scenery, modelling and tracksLots of great tips on making scenery and models and on making the best of your model railway, tips on realism and many other great ideas offered by these lens masters.
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Model Railway Controllers
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Welcome to our page on Squidoo. Today we are talking about Model Railway Controllers and I hope that you get something out of the article. If you would like t get more information on model trains then click here for your model train tips.
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Model Railroading
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Welcome to the world of Model Railroading. There are many varieties of Model Trains and some of the various scales are discussed below. If you are not familiar with Model Railroading, the videos and articles below should give you an idea of the fun t...
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N Scale Layouts
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N Scale is the second most popular model railroading scale, second only to HO Scale. In the US. N Scale is modeled at a 1:160 ratio while in the UK it is modeled at a 1:148 ratio, but in both cases the distance between the inside of the tracks is 9mm...
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Model Railroad Weathering and Installing Code 55 Flex Track
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Model Railroad cars and Flex Track look pretty unrealistic when taken directly from the box. However, with a little bit of effort you can quickly turn your model railroad into a very realistic looking layout with a little bit of ballast and weatherin...
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Model Railroad Scenery
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How would you like to set up the perfect model railroad layout... complete with a raging waterfall, a fire setting with smoke, natural-looking trees, easy to build roads, rippling stream, historical buildings, an interesting branch line, classificati...
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Fun with Trains
Lens dedicated to the fun of railways and trains
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Train Birthday Party Favors and Supplies
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Choo! Choo! It's time for a Train Birthday Party! This theme is so much fun for little boys (and girls!) who love to play with trains. It also works great for a 1st Birthday Party theme. This page highlights many fun and unique party favors includin...
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Garden Railways
Model railways for the gardenA selection of Model Train and Railway lenses for the garden. These trains are usually of a larger scale and suitable for the outdoors such as domestic gardens and parks.
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G Scale Trains
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G Scale Trains are model trains that modeled in a 1:24 ratio to their prototype. Due to their large size, G Scale Trains are mainly used out doors in Garden Railroads. Garden Railroading is a hobby that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Some garde...
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G Scale Trains
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G Scale Trains are often used in 'garden railways' or outdoor model railroading projects because of their size. Also known as G Gauge, it uses 45 mm gauge track and is based on a 1:20.3 scale. Learn more at the G Gauge Forum.
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Garden Railroads
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Garden Railroads are a great way for a model railroad enthusiast to add a little excitement or interest to his backyard. The most popular scale for Garden Railroads are G Scale Trains that are modeled in a 1:24 ratio to their prototype. Garden Railro...
Railway History and Innovations
Steam locomotives, early and Victorian railways across the WorldThe history of rail transport dates back nearly 500 years, and includes systems with man or horse power and rails of wood or stone (Wikipedia).
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Steam Locomotives and Early Railroads in England and America
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Their day is long past, memories fade but steam locomotives and early railroads remain forever fascinating. In most countries, a few steam locomotives survived and many have been rescued, rehabilitated by historical societies and newly formed tourist...
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Horseshoe Curve Altoona, PA
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People often look at things on the National Historic Register as things of the past. However, the Horseshoe Curve is still one of the busiest mainlines in the world. The Horseshoe curve remains an engineering marvel. If you are a railroad...
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U.S. Patent Reproductions
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We specialize in offering late 18th to 21th century U.S. Patent facsimiles of wrist & pocket watches, chains, fobs and other famous and/or curious inventions! We are proud to be the only internet purveyor specializing in horological patent reprod...
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Continental Underground Travel - of the fantastic kind!
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Underground is a series of fantastical underground rail networks (after Harry Beck) that connect each part of the globe to the others. What would you think if you could jump on a tube in London and arrive within an hour in New York? I suppose you'd h...
Railway Travel
When it's just time to sit back and enjoyIn modern society railways are an important mode of transport for work and leisure. Travel to these lenses for a pleasurable journey.
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Railroad System Maps and Videos
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System maps of various types including those found in time tables.
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Amtrak - Travel America by Train
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Traveling by train evokes memories of another era in America. It's a stress-free and sometimes convenient way to travel, particularly if you have time to get to your destination and appreciate the changing panorama of scenery that unfolds along...
The Great Whipsnade Railway
The Whipsnade Wild Animal Park railway opened in 1970 as "The Whipsnade and Umfolozi Railway", named after the area in South Africa from where Whipsnade obtained their first group of white rhinos. As that time, the railway ran through the rhino paddock and it was only after the rhinos moved to their present location in 1985, that the name changed to "The Great Whipsnade Railway".The first line only went about a mile, and was an `out and back' service. It was extended to its present length of almost two miles in 1973, and at the time was a unique way to help visitors gain the most from their day at the Park. The majority of the locomotives and rolling stock are genuine narrow-gauge (running on track 2' 6" wide), and were obtained from the Bowater paper mills at Sittingbourne, Kent.
As on the best railways, the locomotives all carry names - steam locos Chevalier, Superior and Excelsior and diesels Hector and Victor.
A commentary is often provided as the train leisurely steams through mixed paddocks of camels, yaks, some of the world's most endangered deer and antelope and past the elephant paddock.
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Model & Real Trains from around Europe
Visit Nathanville to view a small collection of photos for Real and Model Railway Trains. Also view the Photos and read the full details on its construction, or watch the short video clip of it in action on Nathanville Model railway Village's main web site. Track Preference
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sjones81
Sorry, I didn't setup the link correctly in my post below - you should be able to access my Toy Model Trains blog through this link. Thanks. Posted September 18, 2008 |
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sjones81
Many thanks for the great resource - it must have taken you quite a bit of time create this lens. I've recently set up a related blog up at Toy Model Trains Posted September 18, 2008 |
Great! This page contains lots of valuable information. Thank you :)
Check out my lens on Collecting Model Railway Trains as well. I would love to hear what you think :)
/Mark
Posted September 09, 2008
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delrond
Thank you for putting such a great list of model railway squidoo lens all in one place. I have just recently setup a model Railway train lens: Posted August 20, 2008 |
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delrond
Thank you for putting such a great list of model railway squidoo lens all in one place. I have just recently setup a model Railway train lens: Model Railway Trains Posted August 20, 2008 |
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Model Railway Video Showcase
I have always been fascinated with Model Railways but unfortunately I have never had the space to make my own. Model Railway building is a hobby that...1 point
Tokyo Marui Z Gauge Trains
Very recently I was introduced to the world of Z scale trains and decided to look into it deeper.Tokyo Marui is a Japanese firm famous for its Airsoft...1 point
Model Train Tips
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Trains
As your child chugs along the way to reading, trains, train books and other train related activities can help him or her acquire the skills needed to...1 point
Nathanville Model Railway Village
Nathanville Model Railway Village in the Making Welcomes Careful Train Drivers! And Railway Enthusiasts. Model Railway tunnel and model railway villag...0 points
Frank's Railway Web
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Hornby | The REAL way to run a railway!
For all your Hornby needs! From product searches to online forums, stockist and distributor searches and competitions, you will find it all here ........0 points
Model Railway Express
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New Railway Modellers - Model railway advice for beginners
A model railway site designed for beginners to railway modelling. Supplying practical model railway advice, information, hits and tips to railway mode...0 points
The Historical Model Railway Society
The Senior Society in Britain for the collection and exchange of information for historians and modellers of the railways of the British Isles.0 points
Atlas Model Railroad
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Uckfield Model Railway Club
Uckfield Model Railway Club, catering for Railway Modellers in 2mm - 4mm & 7mm scales,and Model Engineers in 5 inch &a...0 points
Bourton Model Railway
Bourton Model Railway,Exhibition and Toy Shop Specialising in Model Railways and Accessories Scalextric slotcars,die cast,plastic kits, radio control,...0 points
UK Model Shops
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Jim R's Marx Trains
A site devoted to the hobby of collecting, repairing and using Marx Trains. Information and links on all aspects of modl trains and railroading. Deals...0 points
All-Gauge Model Railroading Page
Tons of content on this site, including manuals, track set-ups and even a set of PDF files you can print, fold and assemble to <a href=&quo...0 points
Victorian Railways
Transcript from an original newspaper article on Nathanville.0 points
Railroad History - Best Links
Best links for the history of early American locomotives and railroads. Rare and compelling history images of 19th century American railroads, steam l...0 points

















