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Life Like Model Trains-A Brief Overview

Being new with anything can present a multitude of challenges that may at first seem uncomfortable, and will almost always present moments of frustration as you try to acquaint yourself with new and uncharted territories. The hobby of model railroading is not an exception, because it requires that you learn an entirely new language which [...]

Athearn Model Trains-A History Of Excellence

Athearn model trains is a company that was introduced to the public in 1938 when it’s owner Irv Athearn started by selling his model trains out of his parents home. His first sale was actually a highly detailed O scale model railroad layout which he sold for the impressive sum of $10,000. With the country [...]

Recreating A Wonderful Era With Model Steam Trains

The steam train in it’s own special way made a major contribution to modern civilization as we know it. When you think about the steam train, your memories are taken back to a less complicated time in the beginning of the United States. It’s arrival on the scene made it possible to transport people and [...]

Building Model Railroads Can Change Your Life!

If you’ve arrived at a point in your life where you’ve decided that something more needs to be added, in addition to family and work, building your own model railroad would be an excellent choice. The popularity of model trains and model railroading in the United States alone is amazing. Each and every month more [...]

Model Train Scenery Advice and Tips

There is nothing that is really comparable to the fun and creative process you experience as a model train hobbyist then when you design and construct the scenery for your train layout. The more obvious considerations relate to the type of track your using and of course your budget. It might be a great idea [...]

Tyco Model Trains-A Familiar Brand Name

The name Tyco is a brand name that many of us are familiar with because they are also known for manufacturing various types of toys including Tyco model trains and slot cars. The initial train scale that this company pursued is the Ho scale during the early and mid fifties, and is a time that [...]

Fleischmann Model Trains- A Historical Overview

  Fleishmann model trains is a company that is based in Nuremburg, Germany and has been in the model railroading industry since 1949, which is when it manufactured it’s first O scale train. Since then it has committed to other scales which include the N and HO. Fleishmann is a company that maintains a continuous [...]

Roco Model Trains-A Historical Overview

The history of Roco model trains doesn’t actually begin as one might expect. The company is a relatively new company when compared to others in this industry and was founded by Ing. Heinz Rössler and his wife in 1960. The motivation to start this company was based on an extremely healthy economy throughout the world, [...]

Model Train Pictures 2

These pictures were taken at Arnies Model Trains Store in Westminster, CA