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How Much Fun Can You Have With Your Trains?

2012-01-11T06:30:00.001+11:00

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. What other hobby can do this to so many people? So many of such a wide variety of age and gender? I put the images together into a video that you can watch here: The Greatest Hobby In The World.

I hope you enjoy it. It only runs for a couple of minutes.

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Giving Your Train Layout That Extra Oompf!

2011-12-19T05:35:00.001+11:00

Here's an article about adding lighting to your layout. It's a good idea. Click here to read the article on O Gauge Trains.

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The Greatest Hobby In The World

2011-07-30T18:22:00.001+10:00

A Model Railway Club is one of the best 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.

Ararat Museum Recognizes Rich Rail Heritage

2011-06-25T05:02:00.001+10:00

From TrainsO Scale:

"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's railways." Read the full article Ararat Museum Recognises Rich Rail Heritage here.

This railway museum looks like fun!

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Model Train Set Layouts - Turning Radius & Curves

2011-05-15T11:54:00.001+10:00

The curves or the turning radius can cause grief for many model train hobbyists. Here's an article about what to think about before during and on completion of your track layout. This article "Train Set Layouts - Model Train Sets" is worth a read.

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7 Easy Steps To Stop Model Train Derailments

2011-04-16T01:40:00.002+10:00

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. 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. 7 Easy Steps To Stop Derailments is a brand new ebook, available from Trains O Scale right now. Don't miss out - get your copy today!

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Model Railroad Layouts

2011-04-13T20:34:00.001+10:00

Model railroad layouts are fun and easy to create for the beginner or experienced hobbyist. http://www.modelrailroadlayoutssite.com/ is a good website with great information.

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Outdoor Model Railroad

2011-04-06T06:20:00.001+10:00

Outdoor trains O Scale - by MTH

(youtube video Outdoor MTH Railroad Part 2)

This is an example of how enjoyable it can be to create an outdoor layout in O Scale.

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Remembrance Of Trains Past

2011-03-31T05:59:00.001+11:00

As part of my love for trains O Scale, I find myself trawling the internet for information. 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 Remembrance Of Trains Past and it features some amazing articles and links.

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Trains O Scale - Rare models of perfection

2011-03-17T19:24:00.001+11:00

When it comes to trains, O Scale is very popular... but how many of you have any British Hornby trains?

This article - Rare Models Of Perfection - is very well written and worth a read.

I love this train - it reminds me of one my Dad has. Although his is OO, not O Gauge.

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O Gauge on an Outdoor Layout

2011-03-10T20:59:00.001+11:00

Nice footage. O Gauge trains running on an outdoor layout can look amazing.

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City's Railroad History

2011-02-24T21:06:00.001+11:00

Train people are a certain kind of people. They have a passion, not just about trains, but about the history that goes with the trains. And it is a very good quality to have. I found this article about a train exhibit in Fort Wayne, Indiana - Exhibit Shows City's Railroad History. This year's theme was the Pennsylvania Railroad in the tri-state area.

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Smoking Hot O Scale Train Video

2011-02-05T17:23:00.001+11:00

Is this the future of model train videos? Okay, so it's a music video and not a model train video, but there's an awful lot of model train in it and they have showcased it wonderfully.

I love the way they have shot the train footage. It looks really great.

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Aventura Station O Scale Model Railroad Layout

2011-01-19T06:26:00.001+11:00

Model train layouts have thrilled families the world over for generations. Transcending all boundaries, smiling, wondrous faces abound - whether young or old, male or female, rich or poor.

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Model Railroader Waits Patiently During Track Inspection

2011-01-16T06:04:00.001+11:00

Model train layouts can contain many 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 inspection of a track still 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.)

Hope you enjoyed it!

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Great O Scale Train Layout

2011-01-14T19:09:00.001+11:00

I love this YouTube clip! There's some fantastic camera angles to show off these great trains. There's a fun bit at the end too!

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Christmas Will Be Here Before You Know It

2010-12-23T05:06:00.001+11:00

It'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'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. I wish you and your family the very best for Christmas. I hope Santa brings you what you've always wanted! For more about model trains, visit the Trains O Scale blog - o scale, o gauge, g scale, LGB, Marklin, model train sets, model railroad layouts. You're never too old to play with trains.

Young Minds Delight At Model Train Display

2010-12-17T05:03:00.001+11:00

There'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'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. Here's where you can really capture them if you have some amusing scenes, or something they didn't expect to see. I was inspired to write this when I read the article Model Trains Fascinate Fans In Webster, on the STLtoday.com site.

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'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.

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Little Girls Play With Dolls Not Trains

2010-12-12T20:53:00.001+11:00

Boy, did she show them! As a young girl, year after year begging for a train, and getting told "girls don't play with trains" as she was given another doll. Roberta Flanders, retired nurse, 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. Read the full article From Childhood Fascination To Global Business: Whitney Point Woman Builds Train Layouts For The World, on the pressconnects.com site.