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Canadian Model Trains Worth Talking About

Canadian Model Trains really are a great way to break the ice at any train model show you may be at. They will capture attention because of their realistic look and the latest technology they hold within. Just taking a look at the different models they have will leave you impressed with what they have to offer and wanting more. Once your friends see what you have bought from the company, they will want to buy a train from the company as well.

One of the services many people would like to take advantage of is the custom weathering which is available on any models HO scale or larger. They can take a brand new Model Train and make it look as if it has been around the world a couple of times. The best part is you do not even have to buy their train in order for them to weather the train to fit into any layout you may dream up. Simply send them your train and they will weather it for a fee. While it is true, you will be out a little bit of money, the results you see making its way through your layout will make it all worthwhile.

Custom painting will help your train to stand out from all the rest. The best part about painting a brass model train is it looks even more realistic when it has been painted in the right manner. You can choose between the different elements that will make the train look more real like lighting and window glazing. Just like with the weathering mentioned above, you cannot have scales under a HO scale custom painted. Custom painting includes the decals that will make your train look like the real deal.

Canadian Model Trains has the DCC technology you are looking for in a new train. The best part is you can have your old trains reset to include the new DCC technology. Most all trains will have the right amount of space in order to accommodate the extra load. The same cannot be said for fitting the train with sound. While it is true nothing beats the sound of a locomotive sounding its whistle as it powers down the tracks, not every locomotive will be able to house the necessary components. The older models that can house the system usually have to be milled in order to create the space necessary.

If you ever feel you are ready to sell your brass train, Canadian Model Trains will help you to sell your train. In many circumstances, they have been known to buy the train from you. The reason why they are willing to buy your model is because they have the ability to retool it and sell it again for a huge profit. The typical way in which the company will help you sell your train is through the use of consignment. Of course with such a highly unique train it almost does not make sense to sell it.

David Blackburn has had a passion for Model Trains for over 20 years. His enthusiasm and knowledge on the subject of model trains can be found in his writing and his new book. For more great information on Canadian model trains visit his site at: http://www.modeltrainsadvice.com. While you are there make sure you sign up for his FREE "Secrets To Successful Model Railroading" Mini Course.

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David Blackburn has had a passion for Model Trains for over 20 years. His enthusiasm and knowledge on the subject of model trains can be found in his writing and his new book. For more great information on Canadian model trains visit his site at: http://www.modeltrainsadvice.com. While you are there make sure you sign up for his FREE "Secrets To Successful Model Railroading" Mini Course.

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Comeback of a Sports Car Legend:

 

The countdown is running for the new era Scirocco: the third generation of the sports car will already be arriving on the market in August. Volkswagen is staging the comeback of a legend with the debut of the two-door car – Scirocco generations I and II wrote history as the most successful Volkswagen coupé of all time with about 800,000 units sold.

Cult status. In particular, it is the original Scirocco presented in 1974 that has long held cult status. Because, in contrast to many of its competitors of that time, the Scirocco – designed by Giorgio Giugiaro – was an affordable car with everyday utility, and front-wheel drive also made it a safe sports car for use every day of the year.

Fascination. The new Scirocco is extending this tradition. It offers pure driving pleasure, a new powerful design, high-end technologies such as DCC adaptive chassis control and the new 7-speed DSG dual clutch transmission. Plus: exclusive use of efficient turbo engines with up to 147 kW / 200 PS

Power, space for four adults despite its sporty lines, an extremely high level of safety and the everyday utility that is typical of every Volkswagen. This mix of passion and logic costs far less than one might guess based on the car’s key data.

New paths. Although the third generation of the Scirocco follows exactly the same positioning as the first one, Volkswagen very intentionally avoided retro elements. In this regard too, the Scirocco of the year 2008 is a conceptually counterpart to the original version: because in the mid-1970s the successor to the Karmann Ghia also set out on new paths, both technically and visually.

Key aspects in alphabetical order

• Automatic transmission: 6-speed and 7-speed DSG

 

• Body: With panorama vent sunroof upon request

 

• Cargo capacity: 292 liters to 755 liters

 

• Character: Genuine, affordable sports car with space for four adults, status beyond class distinctions

 

• Chassis: McPherson front suspension, four-link rear suspension, ESP is standard

 

• Colors: “Candy white”, “Rising blue metallic”,

 

• “Deep black pearl effect”, “Ref lex silver metallic”,

 

• “Shadow blue metallic”, “Beryllium gray metallic”,

 

• “Dark maroon metallic”, “Opal silver metallic”,

 

• “Salsa red”, “Viper green metallic” (the latter in homage to the first generation of Sciroccos)

 

• Debut of generation I: 1974; 504,153 units built

 

• Debut of generation II: 1981; 291,497 units built

 

• Design: Visual look of f lawless sports car fundamentals, first Volkswagen with new front end design, wagon-coupé with extremely long roof (1.8 meters).

 

• Design responsibility: Walter de Silva (Group), Klaus Bischoff (Brand)

 

• Dimensions: 4,256 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, 1,404 mm tall, extremely wide tread width (front 1,569 mm, rear 1,575 mm)

 

• Drive: Front-wheel

 

• Engine power range: 90 kW / 122 PS to 147 kW / 200 PS, all engines are charged, all engines up to 160 PS satisfy Euro-5 emissions standard*

 

• Engines – diesel (TDI): 103 kW / 140 PS, 125 kW / 170 PS

 

• Engines – gasoline (TSI): 90 kW / 122 PS, 118 kW / 160 PS, 147 kW / 200 PS

 

• Fuel consumption range: 5.4 to 7.7 liters fuel per 100 kilometers

 

• High-tech driving systems: DCC adaptive chassis control, ACC automatic distance control (starting early 2009) Infotainment: Two radio systems, two radio-navigation systems, 300 Watt Dynaudio sound system, MEDIA-IN port (USB)

 

• Racing use: At the start of the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring in May 2008 with powerful 238 kW / 325 PS racing version; results: double victory in its class.

 

• Safety: Six airbags, exceptionally rigid body, ESP, Isofix child seat mounting brackets, special pedestrian protection features, front passenger airbag can be deactivated (for rear-facing child seat), in case of crash: automatic activation of hazard flasher and interior lights, automatic door opening, automatic deactivation of fuel pump

 

• Standard features: Include 17-inch alloy wheels, height adjustable driver and front passenger seats, leather steering wheel and parking brake handle, newly designed sport seat system, split folding rear seatbacks, power windows, air conditioning, ESP, braking assistant, six airbags, power steering with countersteer feature, sport chassis

 

• Standard transmission: 6-speed manual

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