<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/" xmlns:blogger="http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0" version="2.0"><channel><atom:id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678</atom:id><lastBuildDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:28:13 +0000</lastBuildDate><category>news</category><category>other sites</category><category>reviews</category><category>ebooks</category><category>reference material</category><category>books</category><category>dvds</category><category>miniature railway</category><category>wa</category><title>Vintage Cove Model Trains</title><description></description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/</link><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>60</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-7701784751889879515</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-01-11T06:30:38.309+11:00</atom:updated><title>How Much Fun Can You Have With Your Trains?</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      I was collecting images of model train sets the other day and found myself focussed on the ones with people and their trains. They all seemed so happy. &amp;nbsp; What other hobby can do this to so many people?&amp;nbsp; So many of such a wide variety of age and gender? &amp;nbsp; I put the images together into a video that you can watch here: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org/model-train-sets-2/model-train-sets-are-the-greatest-hobby-in-the-world&quot;&gt;The Greatest Hobby In The World&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;I hope you enjoy it. It only runs for a couple of minutes. &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org&quot;&gt;O Gauge Trains&lt;/a&gt; (formerly Trains O Scale) for more information about model trains - and sign up to get your free ebook. &lt;p /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-much-fun-can-you-have-with-your.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-2485578984648839637</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:35:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-12-19T05:35:56.199+11:00</atom:updated><title>Giving Your Train Layout That Extra Oompf!</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      Here&#39;s an article about adding lighting to your layout. It&#39;s a good idea. &amp;nbsp; Click here to read the article on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org/o-gauge-trains/how-to-add-life-to-your-o-gauge-trains-layout&quot;&gt;O Gauge Trains&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org/o-gauge-trains/how-to-add-life-to-your-o-gauge-trains-layout&quot;&gt;O Gauge Trains&lt;/a&gt; (formerly Trains O Scale) for more information about model trains - and sign up to get your free ebook. &lt;p /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2011/12/giving-your-train-layout-that-extra.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-4357564005311497397</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:22:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-07-30T18:22:14.091+10:00</atom:updated><title>The Greatest Hobby In The World</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      A &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org/model-railway-club&quot;&gt;Model Railway Club&lt;/a&gt; is one of the best&amp;nbsp;ways of getting up-to-date information and help from experts in our beloved hobby. I joined an online model railway club and it has made an amazing difference to the enjoyment I get from my trains. I highly recommend you find a club you are happy with. An online club is great for information and help. But if you are looking for more of a get-together social interaction, look for something in your area. &lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2011/07/greatest-hobby-in-world.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-178328337338417081</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:02:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-06-25T05:02:57.542+10:00</atom:updated><title>Ararat Museum Recognizes Rich Rail Heritage</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      From &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org/&quot;&gt;TrainsO Scale&lt;/a&gt;:  &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;&quot;When the line between Ararat and Ballarat was closed in 1994, a group of ex-railway workers formed the Ararat Railway Heritage Association to preserve the history of the district&#39;s railways.&quot; Read the full article &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.araratadvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/ararat-museum-recognises-rich-rail-heritage/2205874.aspx&quot;&gt;Ararat Museum Recognises Rich Rail Heritage&lt;/a&gt; here. &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;This railway museum looks like fun! &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org/&quot;&gt;O Gauge Trains&lt;/a&gt; (formerly Trains O Scale) for more information about model trains. &lt;p /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2011/06/ararat-museum-recognizes-rich-rail.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-4267149406002106744</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2011 01:54:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-05-15T11:54:06.845+10:00</atom:updated><title>Model Train Set Layouts - Turning Radius &amp;amp; Curves</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      The curves or the turning radius can cause grief for many model train hobbyists. Here&#39;s an article about what to think about before during and on completion of your track layout. &amp;nbsp; This article &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org/model-railroad-layouts-2/train-set-layouts-model-train-sets&quot;&gt;Train Set Layouts - Model Train Sets&lt;/a&gt;&quot; is worth a read. &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org&quot;&gt;O Gauge Trains&lt;/a&gt; (formerly Trains O Scale) for more information about model trains - and sign up to get your &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org/free-gift&quot;&gt;free ebook&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;p /&gt; &lt;p /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2011/05/model-train-set-layouts-turning-radius.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-1759910242342197681</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:40:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-16T01:52:23.423+10:00</atom:updated><title>7 Easy Steps To Stop Model Train Derailments</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      Model train derailments can be extremely frustrating. When you suffer from derailments, it seems nothing can stop it ... and you find yourself doubting everything you ever thought you knew about model trains. You wish there was some secret weapon to make it go away. &amp;nbsp; Suffer no more... now there is a secret weapon. A guidebook of things to check - to ease your pain and get you happily railroading again.  &amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org/free-gift&quot;&gt;7 Easy Steps To Stop Derailments&lt;/a&gt; is a brand new ebook, available from Trains O Scale right now. 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Here is one blog I came across recently that I found to be very interesting and informative. And I felt the need to share it. The blog is &lt;a href=&quot;http://trainspast.wordpress.com/&quot;&gt;Remembrance Of Trains Past&lt;/a&gt; and it features some amazing articles and links. &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;Collect your &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org/free-gift&quot;&gt;Free eBook&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp; -&amp;nbsp; email address required.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;And visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org&quot;&gt;Trains O Scale&lt;/a&gt; for more information about model trains. &lt;p /&gt; &lt;p /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2011/03/remembrance-of-trains-past.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-4632088757914214993</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-03-17T19:24:26.877+11:00</atom:updated><title>Trains O Scale - Rare models of perfection</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      &lt;div&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://images.smh.com.au/2011/03/14/2231154/Hornby-420x0.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;The railway shown on the locomotive also determines its value. Those from the Southern line, painted green, are the rarest of the British model trains.&quot; /&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;When it comes to trains, O Scale is very popular... but how many of you have any British Hornby trains? &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;This article - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smh.com.au/money/rare-models-of-perfection-20110308-1blfa.html&quot;&gt;Rare Models Of Perfection&lt;/a&gt; - is very well written and worth a read. &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;I love this train - it reminds me of one my Dad has. 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O Gauge trains running on an outdoor layout can look amazing.&lt;p /&gt;&lt;object height=&quot;417&quot; width=&quot;500&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/wXXSmnx_dNM&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&quot; /&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;wmode&quot; value=&quot;window&quot; /&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot; /&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot; /&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot; src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/wXXSmnx_dNM&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&quot; wmode=&quot;opaque&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; height=&quot;417&quot; width=&quot;500&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;&lt;p /&gt;And visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org&quot;&gt;Trains O Scale&lt;/a&gt; for more information about model trains. &lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2011/03/o-gauge-on-outdoor-layout.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-1130458777258448667</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:06:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-02-24T21:06:10.311+11:00</atom:updated><title>City&amp;#39;s Railroad History</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      Train people are a certain kind of people. 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Transcending all boundaries, smiling, wondrous faces abound - whether young or old, male or female, rich or poor. &amp;nbsp; &lt;object height=&quot;417&quot; width=&quot;500&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/AyaUSFIcsQU&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&quot; /&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;wmode&quot; value=&quot;window&quot; /&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot; /&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot; /&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot; src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/AyaUSFIcsQU&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&quot; wmode=&quot;opaque&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; height=&quot;417&quot; width=&quot;500&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt; &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;Get our Free Report&amp;nbsp; -&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://eepurl.com/bw2vv&quot;&gt;7 Model Train Mistakes To Avoid&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;And visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org&quot;&gt;Trains O Scale&lt;/a&gt; for more information about model trains. &lt;p /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2011/01/aventura-station-o-scale-model-railroad.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-8546566425220089130</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:04:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-01-16T06:04:41.418+11:00</atom:updated><title>Model Railroader Waits Patiently During Track Inspection</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      Model train layouts can contain many&amp;nbsp;hazards. Track Inspector, Bella, takes her job very seriously and makes sure every inch of the layout is safe for the track owner. Here she takes us on an&amp;nbsp;inspection of a track still&amp;nbsp;in its early stages but with loads of potential. (If you turn your computer speakers on and off when needed, sound is not required for this clip.) &amp;nbsp; &lt;object height=&quot;417&quot; width=&quot;500&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/Fi5x54qcjTs&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&quot; /&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;wmode&quot; value=&quot;window&quot; /&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot; /&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot; /&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/Fi5x54qcjTs&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; wmode=&quot;window&quot; height=&quot;417&quot; width=&quot;500&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt; &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;Hope you enjoyed it!&amp;nbsp;  &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;Get our Free Report&amp;nbsp; -&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://eepurl.com/bw2vv&quot;&gt;7 Model Train Mistakes To Avoid&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;And visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org&quot;&gt;Trains O Scale&lt;/a&gt; for more information about model trains. &lt;p /&gt; &lt;p /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2011/01/model-railroader-waits-patiently-during.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-4209489366430468211</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:09:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-01-14T19:09:59.497+11:00</atom:updated><title>Great O Scale Train Layout</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      I love this YouTube clip! There&#39;s some fantastic camera angles to show off these great trains. There&#39;s a fun bit at the end too! &amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;object height=&quot;417&quot; width=&quot;500&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/VTcgtAG4nhY&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&quot; /&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;wmode&quot; value=&quot;window&quot; /&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot; /&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot; /&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/VTcgtAG4nhY&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; wmode=&quot;opaque&quot; height=&quot;417&quot; width=&quot;500&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;Get our Free Report&amp;nbsp; -&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;&quot;&gt;7 Model Train Mistakes To Avoid&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;  &lt;div&gt;And visit &lt;a href=&quot;&quot;&gt;Trains O Scale&lt;/a&gt; for more information about model trains. &lt;p /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2011/01/great-o-scale-train-layout.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-865855902379807120</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:06:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-12-23T05:06:42.715+11:00</atom:updated><title>Christmas Will Be Here Before You Know It</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      It&#39;s almost Christmas time again. Can you believe how fast this year has gone by? It seems like only yesterday we were packing the Christmas decorations away. I&#39;m looking forward to a relaxing Christmas Day with my family - and lots of time over the holidays to play with my trains. Christmas break is traditionally a cleaning and maintenance time for me - to give my locomotives a little bit of tender loving care. &amp;nbsp; I wish you and your family&amp;nbsp;the very best for Christmas. I hope Santa brings you what you&#39;ve always wanted! &amp;nbsp; For more about model trains, visit the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org&quot;&gt;Trains O Scale&lt;/a&gt; blog - o scale, o gauge, g scale, LGB, Marklin, model train sets, model railroad layouts. You&#39;re never too old to play with trains. &lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-will-be-here-before-you-know.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-399877229371660337</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:03:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-12-17T05:03:47.492+11:00</atom:updated><title>Young Minds Delight At Model Train Display</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      There&#39;s nothing more fascinating than watching young children marvel at a model train display. Their eyes light up in wonderment. And when a train jumps out from within a tunnel, it&#39;s like magic. Mostly its the movement that captivates them. Once they have watched the moving trains for a bit, their eyes start to wander over the layout. A whole world laid out in front of their eyes.&amp;nbsp;Here&#39;s where you can really capture them if you have some amusing scenes, or something they didn&#39;t expect to see.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; I was inspired to write this when I read the article &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stltoday.com/suburban-journals/metro/news/article_3218ff3b-d48c-5f84-a82e-c07778deb5b1.html&quot;&gt;Model Trains Fascinate Fans In Webster&lt;/a&gt;, on the STLtoday.com site. &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;When you create your layout, and for most of us this is a private thing in our own home (not a public display), include some funny scenes or things that make you look closer to see what&#39;s going on. Whether your goal is to delight your children, or your grandchildren, or just for yourself, humor and/or interesting scenes add personality to your layout and help bring it to life. &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;For more about model trains, visit the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org&quot;&gt;Trains O Scale&lt;/a&gt; blog. You&#39;re never too old to play with trains. &lt;p /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2010/12/young-minds-delight-at-model-train.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-8726588976334616440</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:53:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-12-12T20:53:02.251+11:00</atom:updated><title>Little Girls Play With Dolls Not Trains</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      Boy, did she show them! As a young girl, year after year begging for a train, and getting told &quot;girls don&#39;t play with trains&quot; as she was given another doll. Roberta Flanders,&amp;nbsp;retired nurse,&amp;nbsp;now creates elaborate layouts to order and ships them all over the world. Inspired by the birth of her grandchildren and a visit to the Roberson Museum, Roberta has never looked back. &amp;nbsp; Read the full article &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20101127/NEWS01/11270334/1112/From-childhood-fascination-to-global-business--Whitney-Point-woman-builds-train-layouts-for-the-world&quot;&gt;From Childhood Fascination To Global Business: Whitney Point Woman Builds Train Layouts For The World&lt;/a&gt;, on the pressconnects.com site. &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;For more about model trains, visit the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org&quot;&gt;Trains O Scale&lt;/a&gt; blog - o scale, o gauge, g scale, LGB, Marklin, model train sets, model railroad layouts. You&#39;re never too old to play with trains. &lt;p /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2010/12/little-girls-play-with-dolls-not-trains.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-799424618500381821</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:41:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-12-07T05:41:37.672+11:00</atom:updated><title>MTH O-Scale Train Layout</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      I just wanted to share this youtube video with you.  &amp;nbsp; &lt;object height=&quot;417&quot; width=&quot;500&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/5eAf1QEXVzo&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&quot; /&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;wmode&quot; value=&quot;window&quot; /&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot; /&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot; /&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot; src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/5eAf1QEXVzo&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&quot; wmode=&quot;window&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; height=&quot;417&quot; width=&quot;500&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt; &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;Some of the shots in this video are amazing. Truly inspiring. &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;As I gain more experience with model train sets, I find myself looking at videos like this. Only now I find I am looking more at the scenery than the trains, and wondering &quot;I like that (feature). How did they do that?&quot; Then I set about trying to replicate it on my own layout. &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;For more about model trains, visit the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org&quot;&gt;Trains O Scale&lt;/a&gt; blog - o scale, o gauge, g scale, LGB, Marklin, model train sets, model railroad layouts. You&#39;re never too old to play with trains. &lt;p /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2010/12/mth-o-scale-train-layout.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-3047583253624440734</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 2010 04:57:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-12-04T15:57:26.890+11:00</atom:updated><title>Hundreds Roll Out For Model Train Show In Quincy</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      I found this story endearing. The Annual Quincy Village Train Show started out as fun project in 2003&amp;nbsp;between the residents of a retirement village and the children attending&amp;nbsp;a day care center. With a life of its own, the project soon turned into a Club - and now holds an annual train show. Model trains really are for young and old alike. &amp;nbsp; Read the full article here - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicopiniononline.com/weekender/ci_16730890&quot;&gt;Hundreds Roll Out for Model Train Show in Quincy&lt;/a&gt; on the Public Opinion Online site. &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;For more about model trains, visit the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org&quot;&gt;Trains O Scale&lt;/a&gt; blog - o scale, o gauge, g scale, LGB, Marklin, model train sets, model railroad layouts. You&#39;re never too old to play with trains.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2010/12/hundreds-roll-out-for-model-train-show.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-415849199537012247</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:31:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-11-29T19:31:15.767+11:00</atom:updated><title>The Holidays And Model Trains - Perfect Together</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      Wherever you go, trains attract people. Train collectors will travel pretty far to see what everybody else has. Two elected officials are hoping an elaborate model train display will generate enough interest to keep the city&#39;s holiday tree-lighting ceremony on track. &amp;nbsp; Isn&#39;t it great that model trains can be used in many ways - in this case to bring in the crowds for a tree-lighting ceremony. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Read the full article &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/26/2010/november/26/the-holidays-and-model-trains-perfect-together.html&quot;&gt;The Holidays and Model Trains: Perfect Together&lt;/a&gt;, from PhillyBurbs. &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;For more about model trains, visit the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org&quot;&gt;Trains O Scale&lt;/a&gt; blog - o scale, o gauge, g scale, LGB, Marklin, model train sets, model railroad layouts. You&#39;re never too old to play with trains. &lt;p /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2010/11/holidays-and-model-trains-perfect.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>2</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-6144814584469348665</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:48:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-11-26T06:48:39.424+11:00</atom:updated><title>Model Train Sets - How To Stop Derailments</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      Constant derailments are a sure way to put an end to the peace and enjoyment you get from running your model trains. Fortunately, many of the causes of model train derailments are easy to fix. This article covers 6 easy steps to stop derailments. Hopefully this will ease some of your pain if derailments are causing you grief. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Read the full article here - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org/model-train-sets-2/model-train-sets-6-easy-steps-to-stop-derailments&quot;&gt;Model Train Sets - 6 Easy Steps To Stop Derailments&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;div&gt;For more about model trains, visit the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trains-oscale.org&quot;&gt;Trains O Scale&lt;/a&gt; blog - o scale, o gauge, g scale, LGB, Marklin, model train sets, model railroad layouts. You&#39;re never too old to play with trains.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2010/11/model-train-sets-how-to-stop.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-7135129025932174480</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:21:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-11-25T06:21:43.234+11:00</atom:updated><title>Ipswich Builds Longest Toy Train Track</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      &lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;LINE-HEIGHT: 20px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 15px;&quot;&gt;&quot;Ipswich is poised to claim a world record for building a toy train track so long that it would surround the Melbourne Cricket Ground four times.&quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;p /&gt; &lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;LINE-HEIGHT: 20px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 15px;&quot;&gt;If you&#39;re wondering why the reference to an Australian cricket ground, this is because the abovementioned&amp;nbsp;Ipswich&amp;nbsp;is in Queensland, Australia. Poor little Thomas The Tank Engine took three hours to make his way along over two kilometres of track. 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You&#39;re never too old to play with trains.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://vctrains.blogspot.com/2010/11/ipswich-builds-longest-toy-train-track.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921870944742174678.post-2087676960099147250</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:47:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-11-23T20:47:32.847+11:00</atom:updated><title>Lionel Harry Potter Hogwarts Express O-Gauge Set</title><description>&lt;div class=&#39;posterous_autopost&#39;&gt;      What better way to inspire young hearts into the joy of model train sets than with their very own Hogwarts Express. 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