Size comparison of scales - Model Train Forum
Nov 27, 2012 · A forum community dedicated to model train owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about brands, various scales, repairs, storage, displays, reviews, accessories, …
Does anybody else think that the negative stigma of model trains …
May 26, 2023 · A few years ago, one of our members posted that his father-in-law gave him a hard time for still playing with trains. But I don’t think there has ever been a stigma associated …
AHM TRAINS, REMEMBER? - Model Train Forum
Sep 29, 2016 · AHM was my first introduction to HO trains, back in the Christmas of 1968. I still have the Penn Central C-Liner and the C&O caboose from that first set. (It never occurred to …
What type of foam to use. - Model Train Forum
Jul 14, 2018 · What is the best type or brand of insulation foam sheet to use as a base or for scenery. There is some variety out there but I haven't heard this discussed. Ready to buy. …
What is the best way to clean and lubricate a train? - Model Train …
Nov 4, 2023 · I have an O-Scale Mr and Mrs Santa Claus handcar that is going into a prop I am making. This was basically new old stock and is probably almost 30 years. 1 - What should I …
dc and ac - Model Train Forum
Feb 24, 2022 · Gilbert prewar HO trains had universal motors and used two rail HO track. Just like postwar S gauge these train cars and engines have insulated wheels to allow operation on two …
Smoke Fluid., | Model Train Forum
Nov 13, 2024 · What effect are you going for. As you know, or may not know, all model train smoke basically works the same way, vaporized mineral oil. If you're looking for black smoke, …
Ultrasonic "smoke" generator? - Model Train Forum
Apr 25, 2023 · Recently, I went searching for a cheap "smoke" generator, most immediately to enhance an existing camping scene, but potentially for chimney or vehicle smoke, etc. The …
The Best DCC Controller - Model Train Forum
Mar 10, 2023 · 4) It's by far the best for running your trains at night (You know--you turn off the lights and pretend you're running your trains at night) The Zephyr Express is the worst …
Building a simple (and hopefully easy) O guage ... - Model Train …
Dec 15, 2023 · The DCS protosound 2 trains are controlled with a remote. The pictures below are 3 years old. I moved and decided to switch from MTH DCS O to HO DCC. I decided to keep …