Model Electric Train Beginner's Guide
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Be a kid again!
We did have some experience with trains: a wooden Thomas the Tank Engine set, which has been used for many imaginative train adventures. But, our kids are getting older and Thomas just isn't the Polar Express.
So after much searching on Google, we found our Polar Express model train, online. Prices very quite a bit, so check your local Hobby stores, E-bay, and online stores.
I didn't realize the enormous world of model trains. Locomotives can sell from $100 to over $1000. We learned a lot about the different size trains and track.
We are not experts by any means. So please check out the links below to get you started. You won't be disappointed to recapture your childhood all over again.
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- Beginner's Guide
- A Beginner's Guide to Model Railways.
So,you want to build a model railway? You dream of constructing a miniature landscape with trains to-ing and fro-ing at your command. Long expresses running from large stations, crossing majestic viaducts, and piercing forested mountains. - National Model Railroad Association
- Home Page of the National Model Railroad Association
- Model Railroad Beginner's Guide
- This is my beginner's guide to Model Railroading. It's purpose is to not to be an exhaustive guide to model railroading, but a simple starting point into the wonderful world of model railroading. Model Railroading is an incredibly diverse and detailed hobby, with lots of opportunities for the novice to the expert. Don't get overwhelmed at this point with any part, but just hang in there and look for what interests you.
- Beginners guide to model railroading building
- The information linked here comes from the National Model Railroading Association's introduction section. Their goal is to help new hobbyists in building a model railroad and assist those interested in learning more. The information presented takes you through the actual construction of a model railroad complete with tips, techniques, diagrams, pictures and text.
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Find a Free Speaker for your club - Marklin Trains
- Marklin trains are some of the highest quality model trains you can buy. Made in Germany, Marklin model trains represent a higher level of detail and much better run characteristics than cheaper 'toy trains' -- they run more smoothly at varying speeds, without jerking and stopping at slower speeds.
- Lionel Trains
- Lionel Trains are the quintessential 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 in G scale, but those are mostly Christmas sets.
Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives Operate On HO Scale Model Railroad Layout
http://www.model-train-help.com/sample-pages.html HO Model trains from yesteryear. Model trains puff and splutter and pick up speed on an HO model train layout. This double headed steam locomotive HO scale model railways display is spectacular.
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Great Stuff on Amazon
The Polar Express
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 07/11/2009) 
The Polar Express (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 07/11/2009)
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- The definitive source of information for LEGO® Trains
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sjones81 wrote...
Hi there - thanks for creating this lens - it's a great resource. I particularly enjoyed the videos and images - the books you recommend also look interesting - I'll have to take a read. I've recently started a new Toy Model Trains blog - check it out if you get a chance.
Posted September 17, 2008
Robert (model railroad fan) Anderson wrote
Model railroading is my hobby of choice. The world you create, where you create it, and how much time you spend in it... is entirely over to you. A highly recommended hobby! http://www.model-railroad-resources.com/modelrailroadquestions.html
Posted April 13, 2008
Nathanville wrote...
A good selection of informative links. I haven't seen the Polar Express film, which I gather is good. Do you have a link gives a synopsis on it? New members have joined the Railway Enthusiasts Group that you may wish to check out.
Posted May 05, 2007
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