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Enjoy My Latest News & The Best In Plugins!

2012-07-15T00:35:00.001-07:00

Enjoy My Latest News & The Best In Plugins!

How To Apply Ballast To tracks!

2012-06-11T17:51:00.000-07:00

HO Scale Excavators For Your Model Railroad

2012-04-14T00:20:00.002-07:00

Here's Eric Again With : Lionel C&O 2-6-6-2 Mallet

2012-04-12T20:00:00.000-07:00

Jeff's Pine Trees 'How To'

2012-03-19T23:02:00.000-07:00

Lionel Bicentennial U30C Diesel w/Legacy

2012-03-17T22:01:00.000-07:00

David's New Shunter - Now With Sound!

2012-03-12T13:44:00.000-07:00

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Dave’s Model Train Layout After 2 Years Of Work

2012-03-11T15:03:00.004-07:00

Dave has built an amazing model train layout over the years. Have a look at the video above which was taken in 2009 after 2 years of work on his model train layout.

Model Train beginners who are complaining about how long it takes to plan a model train layout and get it finished… I just shake my head when I read them. It’s the “I want it now” mentality that ruins the enjoyment that could be had.

A model train layout is never finished… As Dave has demonstrated!

Enjoy the adventure… That’s why building a model train layout is such an amazing hobby. Look at the amount of fun Dave has had since about 2007.

Click the video and turn up your speakers and enjoy. And please comment below and share it with your friends and family…
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How To Start Building Your Layout

2012-03-10T19:19:00.000-08:00

Once you have chosen your train set, you will want to begin building your layout.

Firstly, you will want to lay your tracks out onto your layout, to get a rough idea of the space you have to work with.

Secondly, you will need to find the specific track to which the power supply will be connected. Most train sets have a small plug or receptacle on their power supply track. This track is commonly referred to in most sets of instructions as the ‘feeder’ track.

Once you have found your feeder track, you will need to place it near to the closest electrical outlet. Then, connect your set’s tracks together and connect your feeder track to your power supply.

Now that your tracks are connected, you will need to place your locomotives and rail cars onto the tracks. Most train sets include a track called the ‘railer’ track, which looks like it has a ‘road crossing’ built into it. By carefully running your locomotives and cars across this piece of track, you will be able to get your equipment onto your model railroad’s tracks.

After you have gotten all of your locomotives and rail cars onto your tracks, you can connect your power supply to the electrical outlet. Then, slowly turn your power pack on until you see your locomotives begin to move. Make a note of the angle of your control stick as your locomotives begin to move, because this will be your train set’s ‘minimum throttle’ setting.

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By this time, you will have built your basic model railroad and will be ready to enjoy the fun of operating your model train. Make sure that you always keep safety in mind when you are running your trains. It is possible to derail a fast moving model train, and fast moving trains that derail can become fast flying trains that may hit innocent bystanders.

In conclusion, the tips mentioned above will help you to select a good quality train set, as well as help you to get your model train up and running. Remember that you should put as much detail into your railroad layout as you can, because without a good looking layout all train sets may as well be decorations for bookshelves.

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A Selection Of Bachmann Trains Ready-To-Run HO Scale Train Sets

2012-02-26T14:10:00.002-08:00

Here's One For You......Straight Out Of The Box!....And Ready To Run!

Model Rail Books To Help In Your Layout Building Efforts!

2012-02-26T13:55:00.001-08:00

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Here's Eric Again With A Review Of The Lionel Milwaukee Road S3 4-8-4 Northern #261

2012-02-23T14:11:00.000-08:00

Preserving some of the fond memories of railroad steam trains, road number 261 stands proud and ready to roll. This magnificent 4-8-4 Northern style locomotive and beautiful complimentary coal tender exude both the history of a unique railroad and pure steam power. Available in two road numbers, Lionel fully salutes the historical significance of this fan favorite. Forged of ALCo iron in 1944 with its 74 inch drivers, the 261 was a powerful presence in the Chicago and Minneapolis areas for more than a decade.

Along with one other Milwaukee Road S3, the 261 was saved from being scrapped in 1954. It has been beautifully restored and operates today as an excursion train for all to enjoy! Painstakingly painted and designed as tributes to the modern excursion train #261 and to the original Milwaukee Road #267, these highly respected heroes of the Midwest and Western lines are exquisitely proportioned and can now cruise right into your livery.

Features: ALL NEW TOOLING; Separate scale wheeled pilot truck included; LEGACY Control System equipped and able to run in Legacy Control mode, in TrainMaster Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer; Odyssey II Speed Control with On/Off switch; Realistic steam chest cylinder steam effects;

LEGACY RailSounds sound system; Dual Baby FatBoy speakers; Powerful maintenance-free motor with momentum flywheel; NEW First Time Feature – Self-Adjust Drawbar keeps locomotive and tender closer in straight areas but automatically adjusts or expands for smoother curve operation; Wireless Tether connection between locomotive and tender; ElectroCoupler on rear of tender; Operating headlight and marker lights; Directional lighting; Cab light; Mars light; Variable ashpan glow;

Flickering firebox; Fan-driven smoke unit; Adjustable smoke output; External horn behind bell; Detailed cab interior; Prototypical separately applied metal details; Traction tire; Window glass; Engineer/Fireman figures; and Realistic looking coal in tender.

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Thanks Heaps Eric ,

Donald Foster

An Update Of The Video Below For You! (2012) Version!

2012-02-17T21:57:00.000-08:00

The World’s Largest Model Train Layout

2012-02-17T21:54:00.000-08:00

Miniatur Wunderland is the largest model train layout in the world. Located in Hamburg, Germany, it is the branchild of Frederik Braun, who got the inspiration to build the project after a visit to a model train shop in Zurich in 2000.

Some of the incredible features of Miniatur Wunderland:

Model area-currently 1,150 meters (after final construction over 2,300 meters)

Track length-currently 12,000 meters (after final construction approximately 20,000 meters)

Trains-currently 890 (after final construction 1,300)

Signals-currently 900 (after final construction 1,900)

Switches-currently 2,200 (after final construction 4,000)

Computers-currenty 40 (after final construction 64)

Lights-currently 300,000 (after final construction 500,000)

Buildings & bridges-currently 3,500 (after final construction 6,000)

Figurines-currently 200,000 (after final construction 300,000)

Trees-currently 215,000 (after final construction 330,000)

Work hours-currently 500,000 (after final construction approximately 850,000)

Cost-currently 10,000,000 € (after final construction approximately 15,000,000 €)

Staff-currently 185 (after final construction 200)

HO Track Cleaning Car

2012-02-15T18:05:00.000-08:00