When they are working smoothly, model railroads are fun to watch. They give the people who build them a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. However, when something happens that halts the railroad's...
Ok Heres the deal......HO trains auctions (the cheap toy stuff)1. Sellers need to take pics of the underside of Locomotives and rolling stock so buyers can id the chassis/brand.2. I dont know if it runs means...
Non-hobbiest sellers often do not know what "scale" their model railroad items are and place them in the wrong ebay category. In addition, many model railroad equipment manufacturers produce identical models...
Hello Everyone: I have seen a lot of people purchase HO scale rolling stock and engines, some with satisfaction and some with disappointment. So I decided to post my general rule of thumb to kinda help people...
Quick Model Scale Reference Guide Scale - Ratio - Height Z 1:220 3/4" Tall N 1:160 1" Tall HO 1:87 2"Tall O 1:48 4"Tall G 1:22.5 8"Tall I have been selling modeling items for several years now and one of the...
The Official Consumers Guide to: What Size is HO Scale Model Trains Hobby Railroading and Model Trains There are more than 300,000 railroading hobbyists (and yes... most of us are quite normal thank you!). And...
INSTRUCTIONS for ADJUSTING KNUCKLE COUPLERS If you have trouble with cars becoming uncoupled, you can adjust the coupler height so the weight is slightly above the rail when the car is on the track and the...
This guide is dedicated to the memory of the ultimate Marx enthusiast and HO authority: my best friend Big Al Glenz. Thank you for all your help and knowledge. (And thanks for the updates AL O ! ) The LOUIS...
3 Rail Track, an eBay guide on Märklin HO Trains (Marklin HO Trains) There are many brands of HO scale model trains, and most brands are usually compatible with each other. However, the brand of Märklin, which...
I often encounter a seller that really isn't knowledgeable about what they are selling. They read the box that the item was bought in expecting that the contents match their title. Often times, the original...
