Model Electric Train Beginner's Guide
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Be a kid again!
My family loves the Polar Express movie during the Christmas season. 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 Trains.
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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Model Electric Train Sites
- 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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- ...to the online home of our five railroading-related magazines. Whether you're here to read the latest railroad news or to explore the hobby of model trains, we have something for every rail enthusiast. You can also subscribe to our magazines, or manage your subscriber account below.
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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.
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Model Electric Train Blog Posts from Google
- Spring railroading 'camporee' at Edaville Railroad
- The Rhode Island-based Narragansett Council of the Boy Scouts of America recently organized a railroading "camporee" at Edaville Railroad in cooperation with the National Model Railroad Association, and Carver's Troop 48 was invited to attend, ...
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National Model Railroad Association
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Canadian Model Trains Home Page
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- International LEGO Train Club Organization
- The definitive source of information for LEGO® Trains
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JimDuke Dec 28, 2010 @ 6:35 pm | delete
- Great Lens-as a model train buff you have some good info for anyo!ne looking to get into the hobby
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vintagechristmasdecorations Dec 8, 2010 @ 4:32 am | delete
- Model trains are one of the great vintage Christmas decorations. The train around the base of the Christmas tree dates back to the 1920s. Your lens is terrific. So much information.
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Model Train Sets
Nov 16, 2010 @ 2:32 am | delete
- I love your lens. So much great information and links. Thanks for putting it all together.
Cheers, Max!
http://www.trains-oscale.org/trains-o-scale/model-train-sets-how-do-i-care-for-my-trains
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productreviews7
May 12, 2010 @ 10:36 pm | delete
- Thanks for creating such a cool lens. My favorite toy train is the Polar Express Train Set.
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brlau
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- Great lens! Another resource I would recommend is the information on Ultimate Model Train Tips.
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