Scott Watkins

The hobby of collecting and operating model trains is one of the oldest. The tradition of elder passing the love of the hobby to the younger continues. Read here about model railroading and model trains.

This brief article is an overview of N scale model trains and railroad equipment. N scale is about 1/2 the size of HO, and is quite popular in Europe and Japan.

This article is an overview of 'G' scale model trains. These trains are commonly found out of doors. Though there are larger model train scales, G scale trains are a fun hobby, and add lots of character to your out-of-doors.

Bachmann model trains are one of the largest sellers of model railroad equipment worldwide. They produce high quality, lower-cost, beginners train sets. Founded in the 1800's by Henry Carlisle, in Philadelphia, PA, the company is currently owned by a Chinese company based in Hong Kong.

Many American children started out with model trains with a Lionel train set. A train looping around the base of the Christmas tree is a common occurrence over the years. This ritual has been passed down over many generations over the years. Are you one of the lucky ones? The Lionel Train company was established before Ford Motors!

Scale and gauge. HO 'scale.' HO 'gauge.' Whats it all about? Model train scales and gauges can be confusing, mainly since they get mixed up, used inaccurately and interchangeably. To be able to distinguish between the two, keep on reading.

It's one thing to create an accurate layout of an old railroad line, with a couple of stations and perhaps a yard for fiddling. Adding realistic touches to your layout and weathering the buildings, can make it out of the ordinary! Every picture tells a story - how about every scene in your layout?

Once you get comfortable operating your model railroad, you will begin to notice the little defects and problems with your setup. We are always sensitive to derailment. Here are some tips about track and ballasting, and they are useful to review whether you are a novice or an old-timer.

Are you interested in model railroading? Looking for some information about the hobby? Perhaps a loved one wants you to join in the fun. Find out about what some have called "The Worlds Greatest Hobby" right here.

HO scale is the most popular of the model train scales. Find out about HO model trains, why they are so popular and why you might want to consider them for your train layout.