Add that "Ahh" Appeal to Your Model Train Sets with Scenery.

"In many ways, it’s your scenery that makes or breaks the attractiveness of your layout"

That pretty much says it all. Learn about adding scenery at Trains O Scale.

NMRA Mid-East Region Convention "Princeton Junction 2010" Starts Sept. 30

The NMRA mid-eastern region train show kicks off in Princeton, NJ on Thursday Sept. 30 and continues until Sunday Oct. 3.

They'll be displays (of course), clinics, auctions, tours, etc.

Check out the details here: Princeton Train Show

It should be awesome, I can't wait. It's a great experience for young and old, experienced railroaders or beginners.

If you're just starting out in this hobby Trains O Scale has some great tips for you.

The Railroad Festival, Oct. 7 through 11, will offer rail excursions, model train layout displays and railroad-themed concerts

If you're in the San Luis Obispo, CA area, why not check out the Railroad Festival starting Oct. 7, most events are free.

You can read more about it here:  Railroad Festival
 
If you're into trains and want to learn more about model railroading please visit me at Trains O Scale.

Thanks,
Bob

A Parent’s Guide to Model Toy Trains

If your child wants a train set, but you don’t know what to buy or even where to begin, then check out this article.

Buying Trains Sets

Also check out Trains O Scale for more detailed explanations of different scales and gauges.

Discover how to build the benchwork to support your model railroad layout

Building the benchwork to support and display your model train empire may seem like a daunting task but it really isn't.

Some may view it as a necessary evil but that's because they don't know where to start.

Check out Trains O Scale to see how simple it can be.

Without benchwork you can never do this:

Snowed-in Garden Railroad - How to make your G-Scale train plow its own track

Would you like a nice Garden Railroad?

What do you do when it snows?

Simple, put a plow in front of you train and let it do all the work (although sometimes a kick in the caboose is required).

Check out the video then come visit me at Trains O Scale to learn more about model railroading.

 

Thanks,
Bob

The Story Behind The HO Model Trains - Why it's so Popular

If you want to understand why HO model trains are so popular, read HO Model Trains

Visit Trains O Scale to learn about other types of model trains as well.

Some Tips For Selecting A Train Set As A Gift

Train sets will last a lot longer than a video game or two, or three, or........

Train Set Tips

Visit Trains O Scale to find out more information on buying trains.

Want some basic knowledge of model trains? Then read this Squidoo lens.

If you want a good understanding of different model train sizes this Squidoo lens does a good job of not only explaining the various scales but showing them in action as well.

You can check it out here:  Squidoo lens

If you want more you can stop by my Trains O Scale blog to learn even more.

Why Train Sets Continue To Be Such A Popular Choice For Children's Gifts

After the latest computer game has been completed (often in no more than a few days) the game is finished with. However, a good quality train set will last for many years if properly looked after and could very easily wind up being used by more than one generation.

Nice article explaining why children and adults love trains.

Why Train Sets Continue To Be Such A Popular Choice For Children's Gifts

Please visit my Trains O Scale blog to discover what to look for when buying train sets.

I Want This

Model railroading is a great hobby (passion?) that takes lots of money and a lots of lots of space if you're this guy.

Not only is his layout great but I enjoyed all the little nick-nacks he has surrounding it, especially that Harley.

Check out Trains O Scale after the video to learn how to build your own layout (within reason).

Thanks,
Bob

All aboard the railroad garden

Interested in the big boys of model trains?

The Garden Scale (a.k.a. G scale or lgb trains) are growing in popularity with anyone who has the backyard (or front yard) to fit them.

Here's a nice article about setting one up in your garden.

Garden railroad story

Why don't you stop by later at Trains O Scale to learn about all types of model railroading?

Thanks,
Bob

Do Not Make The Same Mistake As Other Model Railroad Beginners

What is the difference between model train scale and gauge?

This brief article will give you an overview of the difference between the two.

After reading the article why don't you visit Trains O Scale for a lot more information on getting started in Model Railroading.

Click Here for article

Thanks,
Bob