Sunday, December 27, 2009
WASHINGTON WATCH CO. LAFAYETTE (ILLINOIS) RARE TWENTY-FOUR RUBY JEWEL MODEL
Monday, December 14, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
ASTER GAUGE 1 LIVE STEAM - C & N CLIMAX (1/23) 3 TRUCK
ASTER GAUGE 1 LIVE STEAM -
C & N CLIMAX (1/23) 3 TRUCK
Only 500 Produced in 1982
Since Climax locomotives were widely used not only in North America, but also in Australia and New Zealand, Aster chose not to letter their Climax. This allows the modeler to put their railroad name choice on this locomotive.
Monday, October 26, 2009
LIONEL NORTH POLE BOXCAR
Lionel Musical North Pole Box Car
Sunday, October 18, 2009
HO SCALE TRAINS Model Power F2-A Army Locomotive HO
This is Model Power's HO Scale United States Army F-2A Diesel Powered Locomotive.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Marklin Ltd Dutch 37267 NS Series 1700 Electric Loc
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How to Take Care of Your Model Trains
Author: John Vanse
All the components necessary to build up a successful model train layout are expensive - locomotives, rolling stock, tracks, power controllers, buildings, landscaping, to list just some - these are all expensive. It is no wonder that the hobby of setting up and maintaining a model train collection is considered one of the more costly hobbies that you can become involved in. However, that does not stop many thousands, may be hundreds of thousands of people, spending a considerable amount of money on their model train collections.
Because of the significant amount of money you will have invested in establishing your model train collection, it is essential that you should take all the necessary measures to ensure that it is properly cared for. You would not want to have your investment to end up in the trash.
You will find that taking good care of your model train collection will save you a significant amount of money for repair and maintenance in the years to come.
The following simple guidelines should remind you of the basic essentials of the good habits you need to develop that will help take care of your very valuable model train collection and maintain it in prime working condition:
make sure you store the most expensive parts of your model train collection - the locomotives and rolling stock -all the wagons, carriages, etc in a safe place when they are not in use. They should preferably be in a cupboard or containers to prevent dust and moisture affecting them. If you have your model train layout in your garage or in a basement, make sure it is damp proof;
make sure you always wipe dust and dirt off the model train collection components. Use a soft cloth or a soft sponge when doing this. This will help prevent dirt accumulating, particularly in many of the surface ridges. An accumulation of dirt can potentially, over time, destroy the paintwork and can inhibit the proper functioning of any of the individual items;
if you are using batteries to operate your model train, as many people still do, take them out of the train if you will not be using your train for some time. Batteries leak if not in use for a period of time. The leakage could damage the model train because the chemicals in batteries are harsh and abrasive;
if you are operating electric control of your trains, make sure the tracks which carry the current are kept clean. Otherwise the proper functioning of your model train layout can be severely affected;
let the locomotive of your model train run on its own power. Try to avoid touching a locomotive when it is operating. Doing so can often cause damage to the motor.
While you may find that the tasks of maintaining your model train collection properly, such as keeping it clean and safely stored, are somewhat tedious, and tend to detract from the enjoyment you get from having and operating your model trains on your layout, the development of good maintenance habits will, in the long run, add to your enjoyment by providing a well functioning, good looking model train collection.
And - it will save you money by not requiring costly replacements for poorly functioning components.
John Vanse, a model train enthusiast, has a network of model train sites - all relating to aspects of establishing and maintaining your model train collection. These sites can be accessed through the key site : The Model Train Guide
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Bachmann HO Spectrum GE33 Norfolk and Western BAC82403
Features include:
DCC ready
die-cast frame
operating pantograph
5-pole skew wound motor
dual flywheel and die cast gear box
12-wheel drive
working headlight
RP25 metal wheels
E-Z Mate? Mark II couplers
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Thursday, May 7, 2009
HO Walthers Proto Heritage 2000 2-10-2 IC # 2952 QSI
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
HO Athearn Alco PA Santa Fe AT&SF ATSF custom paint
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Classic Metal Works HO IH R190 SEARS DELIVERY TRUCK
Finely engraved and molded die-cast and plastic parts
Detailed interiors are correct for each vehicle
Thinly applied opaque paint finishes represent actual vehicles
Commercial vehicles feature satin body finishes
Prototypically correct decorations are laser printed for exceptional reproduction
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Thursday, April 9, 2009
UP/Union Pacific Railroad GP-9B Kitbashed/Custom!!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
2 HO Scale Train Cars LIONEL
Friday, March 20, 2009
HO BACHMANN SPECTRUM 83903 4-8-4 N&W W/DCC&SOUND
TOP OF THE LINE ENGINE
NORFOLK & WESTERN 4-8-4- PASSENGER VERSION
Using sounds taken from real locomotives, modelers can add a new level of realism to their railroads with a broad palette of prototypical sound effects and DCC functions. Plus, the dual mode decoders work on both DC and DCC layouts automatically.
Decoder features include:
authentic sound effects uniquely appropriate to each model including whistles, bells, chuffs, and air pumps
additional sounds include dynamo, injectors, coupler clank, water stop and more
three whistles to choose from in each model
whistle can be played in real time to create authentic whistle signals
high quality 16-bit digital sound
advanced motor control features including Load Compensation and Silent Drive to provide smooth, quiet operation
supports all recognized programming methods.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Mantua 2-6-2 Locomotive w/ Headlight - Santa Fe
Thursday, February 26, 2009
HO Scale Athearn Kit FREIGHT Car
Grading : C-7
Brand : Athearn
Scale : HO Scale
Rolling Stock Type : Freight Car
original decals are good and still able to be read THRU THE COLOR WASHES........
MAC's Comments : This Freight Car is now a one-of-a-kind ----It is a nice well-built kit and a barely-used car. and This is now a fully weathered car with multiple colors and kadee couplers
It measures almost 6.00 inches in length.. and it rolls beautifully. ....This one is a good car. There are No missing car parts............... HO scale. NOTE: No original box for this car.Original car color is rustic BROWN. Sliding doors . Plastic wheels and metal axles. Aluminum floor plate with underframe details on bottom of car. No extra weights. Time frame would be 1960-1980. Graffiti is on BOTH SIDES of car in at least two to five places on each side. Graffiti is themed for the towns that the CV routes visited.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
BACHMANN SPECTRUM ON30 0-4-2 LOCO TRAIN GRENBRIER 25557
With its larger fuel bunker and trailing truck, the 0-4-2 was able to travel longer distances than its "little brother" (the 0-4-0 porter), making this model a welcome addition to your On30 railroad.
Features include: precision skew-wound motor, operating headlight, die-cast boiler, completely hidden drive train, gear drive, seperate detail parts (including: bell, whistle, pop valves, and handrails), seperate sanding lines and piping, rounded siderods, die-cast finescale drivers and spokes and E-Z Mate Mark II couplers.
Baltimore & Ohio Steam Locomotive
Friday, February 20, 2009
BRASS W&R Q-5 4-6-2 FACTORY PAINTED PASSENGER GRAY
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
BACHMANN F40PH NJ TRANSIT DIESEL ENGINE HO SCALE
Friday, January 30, 2009
HO Brass RWC CB&Q 1948 Nebraska Zephyr - F/Ptd
This is an HO brass, factory painted, Railway Classics 1948 CB&Q Nebraska Zephyr. This is a 7 car articulated set and it is in mint condition. It is factory finished - with the pressed fluting - and has full interiors. This is the A set and has the following "Gods" car names: Apollo, Neptune, Mars, Cupid, Vulcan, Mercury, and Jupiter. The set has been corrected to have the accurate "Burlington" name on the corners. Not all sets were correct, but these are. RWC imported very few of these sets - this train is fairly hard to find. This set has never been run or displayed. It comes in two separate boxes - all in very good condition. As you can see from the picture, these cars are beautifully done. This set was manufactured in Korea by Ajin Precision.
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~~ BRASS W&R NORTHERN PACIFIC CLASS Z-3 ~~
~~ CAB # 4020 ~~
~~ DOUBLE AIR PUMP 2-8-8-2 ~~
UP FOR AUCTION IS A VERY RARE AND EXQUISITE MODEL: THE NORTHERN PACIFIC, CLASS Z-3, FACTORY PAINTED GRAY FROM W&R! MANUFACTURED BY SAMHONGSA, THIS MODEL IS IN MINT CONDITION WITH NO WHEEL WEAR. IT IS FACTORY PAINTED GRAY & GRAPHITE WITH FORWARD & REVERSING LIGHTS, AMAZING FULL CAB INTERIOR AND ALL THE FINE, ACCURATE DETAIL AND QUALITY W&R MODELS ARE KNOWN FOR. EVEN THE TENDER WATER HATCHES OPEN! THIS MODEL HAS BEEN TEST RUN ONLY AND RUNS VERY SMOOTHLY IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. IT IS OFFERED WITH ITS ORIGINAL BOX AND FOAM AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
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HO Brass, PRR, 6-4-4-6, S1 streamlined steam engine.
HO, Brass Import, PRR, S1, 6-4-4-6, Streamlined Steam Engine, Imported by Challenger, built by Samhongsa Korea,- 1997, Cat # 2228.1, Factory painted, Rare model, highly detailed in every way, working headlight, can motor, fully skirted, Was the Worlds Fair engine, Cab is fully detailed - gauges, levers, seats etc, the engine was 140'-2 1/2 " long, stood 16' high over the rails, has been in my collection since 1997, test run only. Tender highly detailed also. Has been in my closed display case or in the box, box and foam is like new.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
BRASS W&R D&RGW L-131
~~ VERSION 1 ~~
~~ GREEN BOILER ~~
~~ 2-8-8-2 ~~
THIS IS A VERY RARE AND EXQUISITE MODEL: THE NORTHERN PACIFIC, CLASS L-131, FACTORY PAINTED GREEN BOILER FROM W&R! ONLY 56 MODELS PRODUCED! MANUFACTURED BY SAMHONGSA, THIS MODEL IS IN MINT CONDITION WITH NO WHEEL WEAR. IT IS FACTORY PAINTED GREEN & GRAPHITE WITH FORWARD & REVERSING LIGHTS, AMAZING FULL CAB INTERIOR AND ALL THE FINE, ACCURATE DETAIL AND QUALITY W&R MODELS ARE KNOWN FOR. EVEN THE TENDER WATER HATCHES OPEN! THIS MODEL HAS BEEN TEST RUN ONLY AND RUNS VERY SMOOTHLY IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. IT HAS ITS ORIGINAL BOX AND FOAM AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
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Vintage 50s Americana HO Train Layout & Marklin Trains
This is a custom built, HO gauge, 3 level, 5'x 9' train layout that cost $10,000 to build. There is a 1950's village, lake, bridge, tunnels, etc. There are two long main track lines that wind along the perimeter of the layout and in and out of tunnels in the interior on two levels, and a short single-track American made shunt on the top level. The main tracks on the first and second levels are all original Marklin parts. It also includes several very expensive Marklin train sets of American vintage-50's trains, with original cost of over a thousand dollars. The 2 main lines on the first two levels include all Marklin electronics, transformers, keyboard, controller, etc. All wired to operate 4 Marklin trains at one time on the two main lines using the block.
Marklin is the premiere model train and track manufacturer in the world. This setup utilizes the best Marklin materials, but features extremely popular mid-20th century vintage American trains, layout and ambiance. Trains include: the California Zephyr with a Western Pacific triple engine and several famous Zephyr passenger cars including dome cars, which are equipped for interior lighting; the dual engine passenger Santa Fe Warbonnet; triple engine Texas and Pacific passenger train, all three of which are diesel; and one Marklin Santa Fe branded steam freight train with a multitude of different freight cars. For a railroad afficianado, this combines the best of both worlds: the finest German materials but with an Americana spirit.
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1954 CCS800.6 Marklin Crocodile Locomotive
1954 CCS800.6 Marklin Crocodile locomotive in excellent condition
This loco is part of a larger set.
This CCS800.6 is an excellennt example of a vintage Marklin Crocodile. You'd be very hard pressed to find one in this fine condition. It has had only one owner... ME! I have had this loco and the rest of the set since 1954 as a child. It has been well cared for.
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Kato HO SD40 Cust. Painted-Detailed Canadian Pacific RR
Model shown is an HO Canadian Pacific Railway SD40. I have custom painted and detailed this unit to prototypical photos acquired at time of modelling through research on these units. It is made by Kato and runs excellent. Comes with Kadee couplers. Most details are from Miniatures by Eric, Detail Associates & Details West and/or hand made to replicate prototype. The paint is Accupaint Canadian Pacific Maroon, Grey and Yellow, there is light to moderate weathering applied. Decals used at the time are from Accucals, unit was then given two coats of Dull Coat to preserve decals and paint. This is from the first batch of SD40's from Kato. It can be converted to DCC by purchasing the correct module for such applications. It is not DCC equipped.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Model Trains and Their Attachment to the Past
The locomotive first began as an idea to make life easier by carrying heavy loads across the land in such a way that man or beast would not have to struggle as much. The many innovations that came along with rail travel did not come over night nor were they created by one super genius. Much time and thought went into these developments.
The man that is considered the inventor of the very first steam locomotive for use on rail lines was George Stephenson. The world's first locomotive, however, was actually built by Richard Trevithick. An Englishman, Trevithick also operated this steam engine from 1803 to 1804. The father of American railroads is considered to be Colonel John Stevens. George Pullman was the first person to design the sleeping car for the railway making the railroad much more traveler friendly. This car became appropriately known as the Pullman Sleeping Car.
A huge innovation toward making the railroad much safer was the system of air brakes that was invented by Mr. George Westinghouse who held many other patents as well. Railroad Car Couplers were invented by Eli Janney and were named after him and a former slave, Andrew Jackson Beard, created an improvement to the Jenny Coupler. George B. Dorey himself had more that 175 rail transportation patents.
Women have made very significant contributions to the history of the locomotive as well. The safety feature that has saved innumerable lives over countless number of years, the railroad crossing gate, was invented by Mary L. Riggin. In an attempt to reduce the number of derailments Eliza Murfey created a lubricating system to use on railroad car axles. The infamous L-Trains in New York City also benefited from a woman's touch. Mary Walton created a noise reduction system for them.
These great iron horses though would likely not have enjoyed their birth and subsequent reign either had it not been for the foresight of some of the great minds of the world who once built a model. Great inventors have often made a model before they ever tried their hand at the full sized project and locomotives are no exception. Even the great Leonardo DaVinci drew sketches of great machines that he imagined would one day fill the world. One of these drawings appears to greatly resemble a steam engine. Who knows, it might have been or it might not. All that matters now is the fact that they are here to stay no matter how many changes take place. The railroad as well as model trains are here to stay.
By Victor Epand
Victor Epand is an expert consultant for model cars, model trains, and model trucks. You will find excellent hobbying and trading resources here for model car tricks and model train history.
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