Train Couplers is a mechanism used to connect rolling stock in a train. The design of the coupler is standard. This is almost as important as the track gauge. Since flexibility and convenience are maximized if all rolling stock can be coupled together. HORN HOOK COUPLERS These are the ones that probably came with your …
Since the beginning of railroading, boxcars have been put to use in the transportation of materials and goods across America. In modern-day, boxcars still play a role in the movement of bulk materials. With thousands of these boxcars still in operation. While original designs are still retained, there are several important details to consider when …
Paint the track must be the first step. Next, you must decide on a scale and color(s). Our most popular products are between 138 and 1302. Use your base color for general use. While the Yard Mix was for the steam engine servicing area and rail yards. You may want to purchase some brown to …
Model Railroad Swap-Meets are marketplaces where dealers come to sell their items. You may find several items of interest in a swap meet. As well as a few vendors interested in buying your used items. But they are there to sell their own items in addition to the vendors. You will find people thinning out …
Just like red barns or wood-framed houses, concrete silos are a classic staple of the American landscape. Concrete silos can be seen over great distances from great plains to the industrial northeast, Atlantic to Pacific. Used for storing diverse materials ranging from concrete to grain, these industrial pillars can often be found alongside railroads, making …
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If you are new to model railroading, you might ask, “what model train scale is right for me?”. A very common mistake beginners make is to confuse scales. However, scales and gauges are very straightforward. A scale is the proportion of your model to the real deal. For instance, the HO scale locomotives are 1/87 …
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You probably know the difference between a sedan, an SUV, and a pickup truck, but do you know the difference between a boxcar and a reefer? Just how vehicles are designed to cater to different needs of transporting passengers and cargo, various rail cars accommodate various freight shippers’ needs. This article compares reefers and boxcars …
Whether you think of it as an eyesore or art, Graffiti on a Model Railroad is part of the modern railroad scene. Including graffiti, or “tagging,” on your model railroads is a personal choice. Those who include graffiti know it can be difficult and expensive using the limited selection of graffiti decals on the market. …
When your model trains aren’t on display, you need to storing model trains & engines properly otherwise, you risk damage. Here are a few tips for keeping your treasures safe: Modern trains go in their boxes: Be sure you store them out of direct sunlight and fluorescent lighting in a cupboard, drawer, or other dark, …
Trains can be sorted in several distinct categories, separated by the way their Locomotives engines are powered. Their use, and by the design of their tracks. The following are the types of trains engines on railroads: STEAM Engine LOCOMOTIVES The steam locomotive is a self-contained power unit. They consist of a steam engine and a boiler. …
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