Ready to Run Trains | model trains for beginners | ready to run | electric train sets
Ready to Run Trains | model trains for beginners | ready to run | electric train sets | all scales
February 14, 2010 Posted by Leave a Comment
Guest Article By: World Famous Robert Anderson | Storing Rolling Stock
December 25, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
Most model railroaders have far more cars (rolling stock) and locomotives than they can possibly operate at once. One option is to simply store excess rolling stock and locomotives in boxes or on display shelves or cabinets. It is possible, however, to store all of your extra equipment and trains on tracks in a yard that may or may not be part of the visible operating portion of your model train layout.
Trouble Shooting | DC Power Packs | How Your Train Works
December 17, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
If you ever run across a situation where your model train or trains don’t run… it’s wise to have the knowledge of how your train works under your belt.
Decoders | decoder installation | checking decoders
December 16, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
If you have a drop in place decoder, testing will require you clamp your (alligator) monster clips to leads on the decoder. Their are attachments designed to assist you in finding the connections. To make this an easy task, the NMRA has harnesses designed for just such a task.
Model Train Electronics | model railway electrical supplies
December 8, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
In reality classic model train layouts are the combination of three distinct hobbies bound together by voltage. The act of planning and creating scenery is an unmeasurable thrill for hundreds of thousands, yet the act of laying track and operating your model train set can be just as breath taking for millions. The single element that binds these two distinct hobbies is electronics.
O scale NYC Transit Authority | R30 Subway Set
November 20, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
AMTRAK HHP-8 | AMT Electric Passenger Set | model train
November 16, 2009 Posted by 1 Comment
HO scale model trains | as616 diesel locomotive | Overland Models Inc
November 4, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
1,600 Horsepower Baldwin AS 616 Six Axle Diesel Switcher – HO Scale Run by a diesel electric motor, the Baldwin AS-616s primarily ended up as road switchers. Their 1600 HP diesel power plants turned an electric generator that cranked out a “Shocking” 1200KW. Because of this unique three axle set up 19 railroads stood in [...]
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