Nov 27, 2012 · O scale model trains are all proportioned 1:48 to the prototype? Which is 1/48th the size of a real train? O scale conveniently works out to 1/4 inch = 1 foot. You could use 1/43 size …

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 with model/toy …

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 me to question …

Mar 9, 2018 · I have decided to model the German RB or DB railway around epoch III/IV. I know the gauge is standard for HO, but what concerns me are voltage requirements for operating locomotives …

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 do to clean off …

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, forget about it. …

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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 $50 price tag for …

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 rail …

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 controller, because 1) …