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Whatever a railroader's preference, one of these four scales of model trains is sure to fit his or her needs.
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When Allen Drucker tired of corporate life, he decided to open a store devoted to his passion: model railroading. Drucker says there are four types of model trains: - G gauge: the largest train available. This type is suitable for outdoor railroads, particularly garden railroading
- O27: popular since the early 1900s. This type of train runs on three-rail tracks. Commonly made by Lionel, it was the most popular train in the 1930s, '40s and '50s.
- HO: the most popular scale of model train for the past 30 years. Thousands of manufacturers market trains or parts at this size.
- N: the smallest size. This type is now gaining popularity among hobbyists.
Hobbyists interested in model railroading can start out with some basic yet high-quality pieces. Drucker advises the following pieces for a beginning railroader: - Diesel locomotive
- String of freight cars, including a boxcar, hopper, refrigerator car and caboose. All of these pieces should be fully assembled and painted.
- Nickel-silver track. Drucker says brass rail track should be avoided.
- Power pack with on-off switch and throttle.
Drucker says pieces can be added later to customize the train and the surrounding landscape.
RESOURCES :
The Large-Scale Model Railroading Handbook
Model: 0801982294
Author: Robert Schleicher:
Scenery for Model Railroads, Miniatures and Dioramas
Model: 0873417097
Author: Robert Schleicher
Greenberg Guides Lionel Trains : Pocket Price Guide
Model: 0897784685
Author: Kent J. Johnson (editor)
303 Tips for Detailing Model Railroad Scenery and Structures
Model: 0890242437
Author: Dave Frary
To order this title from Amazon, click here.
HO Railroad from Start to Finish
Model: 0890241554
Author: Jim Kelly
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