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 DTD N SCALE MTL MICRO TRAIN LINES STATE CAR SET FT DIESEL SET CABOOSE  US $1,100.00
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 N Scale Battle of Midway Commemorative Freight Car Set MTL 99321080 US $179.95
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 N Scale Collector NSC 02 16 MTL Western Road Pack 2 Great Northern 6 Car Set US $129.95
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 MTL 40 50 Denver Rio Grande Box Car Set of 4 N Scale Free Shipping US $125.00
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 N Scale IMRC Northern Pacific NP FTA B 6003 Set w MTLs DCC NIB US $145.00
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 N Scale Model Power 87404 Northern Pacific NP 4 6 2 Steam 2216 w MTLs DCC NIB US $125.00
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 N scale Custom Painted Kato Northern Pacifc NP NW2 w MTLs DCC NIB US $129.00
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 GN 217 ALCO RS 2 w MTL N SCALE KATO 176 4604 US $87.77
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 40 Boxcar Ball Glass Jars Kadee MTL 42030 Rd 1042 N scale NIB US $84.99
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 MICRO TRAINS MTL N SCALE 4 BOX CAR SET UNION PACIFIC SOUTHERN PACIFIC HERBIE NIB US $79.99
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 N Scale Atlas 44025 Northern Pacific NP RS 1 803 w MTLs DCC NIB US $99.00
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 BN Merger Pack Fallen Flags 4 in series 4 pack MTL 22102 N scale NIB US $74.99
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 N scale Kato 176 4356 Chicago Burlington CBQ NW2 9215 w MTLs DCC NIB US $99.00
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 BN Merger Pack Fallen Flags 5 4 pack MTL 23252 N scale NIB US $64.99
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 Cityscape 40 Trailer 3rd 4th Collector Series MTL NSC 04 79 N scale US $64.99
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 N Scale TEXACO Four Car Runner Pack 6810 6855 7276 7280 MTL 99300008 US $64.95
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 SF ECONO STACK GUNDERSON TWINSTACK w MTL IM METAL WHEELS DELUXE N SCALE US $61.20
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 N Scale 40 50 Standard Box Cars Lot of 4 MTL US $60.00
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 Old Dominion Trailer 3rd in Collector Series MTL NSC 04 90 N scale US $59.99
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 MICRO TRAINS MTL N SCALE 3 CAR SET DELAWARE PACIFIC SOO LINE NIB US $59.95
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 N Scale Atlas 54405 Chicago Burlington CBQ SD24 SD 24 506 w MTLs DCC NIB US $89.00
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 N Scale Atlas 44706 Chicago Burlington CBQ U25B Ph 2B 104 w MTLs DCC NIB US $89.00
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 N Scale Atlas 48520 Chicago Burlington CBQ GP40 GP 40 623 w MTLs DCC NIB US $89.00
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 N Scale Conrail Merger of April 1976 5 Pack MTL US $58.00
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 MICRO TRAIN N Scale SHELL Four Car Runner Pack 25 US $54.99
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 3 Bay Covered Hopper SCLAIR MTL 93040 Rd 48542 N scale NIB US $54.99
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Basic Things You Should Know About Model Trains
Model Trains has become a leisure pursuit by many for years. It is a good way to engage your time and polish your artistic talent. There is so much involved in this hobby other than just collecting locomotive. It also entails building sceneries and enriching your skill on scales and gauges. Gauge refers to the distance between the rails. Models of certain scale run on standard-gauge track.
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Manufacturers have the goal of creating accurate and realistic model trains. The first model trains were powered by wind-up clockwork, or steam engines, with the first electric model trains appearing in the late 19th century.
The German manufacturer Marklin produced detailed trains as well as signals, stations, houses, and other scenery and destinations. Other German companies made ride-on-top Live Steam trains.
In 1906, Joshua Cowen invented Lionel trains, which soon became to dominate the American toy train market. More recently, LGB popularized garden trains in the United States.
Toy trains look less realistic than model trains, but often appeal to collectors. The first toy trains were made of cast =iron or were pull toys. In the early 20th century, Lionel started making toy trains for standard gauge and O gauge. Other companies, such as American Flyer, Ives, and Marx made similar trains.
The interactive aspect of trains make toy trains perfect for young children. Some adults’ first memory of a toy was that of a Lionel Train. Children between the ages of 4 and 6 may be introduced to wooden train sets that spark the imagination. Children 8 years of age and older may be introduced to S scale electric trains, HO scale electric trains, or G scale electric trains under the guidance of an adult. Make sure that you carefully read all safety instructions that come with any train set before allowing children of any age to use it.
Four Most Common Scales
- Z scale (1:220) Model Railroad trains: Z scale trains make a good choice for anyone with limited space. These trains are not only tiny but highly detailed.
- N scale (1:160) model railroad trains: N scale is a popular scale and the second smallest after Z scale. N scale trains are perfect for hobbyists who want to run long trains or keep the focus on the scenery. The price of N equipment is slightly higher than HO scale. Micro-Trains, or MTL, is a well-known brand that makes scale trains.
- HO scale (1:87) model railroad trains: HO scale trains, one of the most popular scales with modelers, come in countless types of trains and have = large selection of scenery available as well. HO trains are generally highly detailed and a good value. An HO layout requires a moderate amount of space.
- S scale (1:64) model railroad trains: S scale trains—the scale of American Flyer trains—also =ave a strong following among narrow-gauge model railroaders. This larger scale makes the train dominate any set. S scale does not have the massive following of HO or N scale.
- O scale (1:48) model railroad trains: O scale trains are very popular toy =rains. Lionel continues to make trains for =his scale. O scale trains are easily handled by children. MTH makes tinplate lines of model trains in O and standard gauges.
- G scale (1:22.5) model railroad trains: G scale trains are for indoor use, but =re especially suited for garden trains. L.G.B. made the scale popular in the United States and makes detailed, sturdy trains that stand up to =he elements. Other manufacturers in this scale include Bachmann and Aristo-Craft.
About the Author
Kevin Smalley is a Model Train enthusiast and expert. For more great tips on model trains visit http://www. modeltrainshome.com. Learn the basics by signing up to our FREE Model Trains Home Mini-Course now!