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1. LGB Trains 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...
2. Model Train Sets And Model Railways Hop on board! Have you ever had a model train set? Perhaps you've owned a clockwork train? Would you like to know more about model trains in general? How do you design a model railway? Model train sets inspire the imagination. They can bring back c...
3. Trains, trains, trains! Fun for all! Do you remember your first train set? I certainly do. Mine was a wind-up Mickey Mouse train. It was a gift from Santa. We moved that year to Clemson, SC, and somehow the train got lost. I can remember being so upset that my dad drove me back to Ware...
4. How To Properly Weight An HO Rolling Stock Train I needed a hobby to take my mind off of the stress from work and decided to take up model railroading. I remembered how much joy playing with model trains gave me when I was growing up. I went on Amazon and did some research and finally decided on a...
5. Model Train Scenery Building model train scenery is a huge source of enjoyment for model train hobbyist. Building realistic landscapes is a relaxing and very creative aspect of your model railroad.  This lens will discuss a few of the basics of model train scenery...
6. Marklin Trains Markin trains are German-made 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...
7. Lionel Trains Lionel Trains are the best known American electric trains. Most Lionel Trains are modeled in O scale (1/48 of actual size), which is about twice as large as HO scale (HO stands for "Half-O) but still not as large as G scale. Lionel does produce some...
8. Choo! Choo! A Train Unit Study Have you ever stood near a railroad track and watched a train? Trains are fascinating. They seem to be going so slowly at first and then faster and faster as they get closer. No matter what age you are, everyone loves trains. As your child chugs alo...
9. The Best Trains and Accessories Ever Model Trains, weather simple wooden toy trains that engage toddlers for hours or the more sophisticated high end models that hobbyists around the globe transform into complex landscapes and worlds, provide endless hours of fun and enjoyment for all....
10. Model Railroading! Model railroading (US) or Railway modelling (UK) is a hobby in which rail transport systems are modeled at a reduced scale, or ratio. The scale models include rail vehicles (locomotives, rolling stock, streetcars, etc.), tracks, signalling, scenery (...
11. What's Christmas without a train & all the accessories? I've seen some awesome displays that people have created...who would've thought so much could be done with toy trains?!!!? One day I would love to replicate a bit of each of those displays and incorporate them with ours. (If my memory bank holds on...
12. Model Railway Trains 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...
13. Model Electric Train Beginner's Guide 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 e...
14. N Scale N scale is a popular model railway size. Depending upon the manufacturer, the scale ranges from 1:148 to 1:160. In all cases, the gauge (the distance between the rails) is 9 mm. The term N gauge refers to the track dimensions, and is not a scale. Nev...
15. Hornby Dublo Model Railways From the original Meccano company, Hornby introduced a range of 00 Guage Trains in 1938. These 12 volt electric model trains were die-cast with tinplate wagons and carriage Prduction ceased during World War II and eventually started again in 1948 If you...
16. Model Trains Guide 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...
17. Railway Enthusiasts Headquarters Model railways (railroads) 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...
18. Top Models for Hobbyists Model making has been one of the most wide spread and well know hobbies for years. From cars to trains to airplanes, model making has been an excellent hobby for both young and old. Check out this lens for some great model pics, videos, blogs and pr...
19. Lionel Model Train Sets Looking for that last piece to your Lionel Train Set?  Lionel Model Train Sets and individual pieces from the 1900's - Present sold here!  I have Lionel Train Sets available in all of the following scales: O-Scale, Standard S...
20. Fleischmann Trains 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 railroading; (2) Fle...