tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33810551431476561132024-03-11T21:51:00.083-07:00Model TrainsJack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-86463991911481436812021-03-31T05:41:00.003-07:002021-03-31T05:41:48.448-07:00Kato Locomotive - HO EMD SD40-2 - Burlington Northern White Face BN #6770 DC LED.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUz5oeA0MWVBPdDqjvO8q9uoKq0Ttj_zLdfrVkflWoK-XYY4HBQTm2YFGHFgO17GbAgKAeAACwdS-eRLcIq8vZ0tEPmlKwHuuODART_sdisgEHmy9SB43tj4n-PVM9oHseI-dYXqHPBdI/s1600/s-l1600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUz5oeA0MWVBPdDqjvO8q9uoKq0Ttj_zLdfrVkflWoK-XYY4HBQTm2YFGHFgO17GbAgKAeAACwdS-eRLcIq8vZ0tEPmlKwHuuODART_sdisgEHmy9SB43tj4n-PVM9oHseI-dYXqHPBdI/w320-h240/s-l1600.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div><span style="font-size: large;">Condition - Used</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Brand - Kato</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Power Supply - DC</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Type - Diesel Locomotive</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Control - Analog</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Features - </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica neue", Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif;">LED Lighting, Light Function, Limited Edition, Painted, DCC-Ready</span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica neue, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Gauge - Standard</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica neue", Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; white-space: nowrap;">Train Operating Company - </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica neue", Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; white-space: nowrap;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica neue", Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%px;"><tbody style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; 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margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1599" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUQPZxaJZE4ye9UxLIqIZwgN-KaCG4iSZt0knTyVIl4k19K7gM4-SctCzwuI4E1yc2hpmOILclI0JiirTQjv15UOBdOUr6-c-PuGg3GF3pyQFZKwrnwzvqdV6_WbPk5i3grysVxKY2Kw/w400-h300/s-l1600.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Condition - New</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Brand - Bachmann</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Power Supply - AC</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Type - Diesel Locomotive</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Control - Digital</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.6667px;">Features include:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.6667px;">DCC Sound Equipped</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.6667px;">die-cast chassis</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.6667px;">metal valve gear and side rods</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.6667px;">operating LED headlight and backup light</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.6667px;">metal cut levers</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.6667px;">metal handrails</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.6667px;">metal wheel</span></div>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-73303516472069996292021-03-05T06:06:00.007-08:002021-03-05T07:19:07.602-08:00Roco 70789, Ho Scale, Class 24xx series Bo-Bo Diesel Locomotive 2335 NS<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigEdUkuJtxyP_ZDN3jS36JYSgoWuPnc2dkG8AIzyAQUmmElaVgVzY_EcMEd2EDXlEoevklR0jjXqTHVT6_y3m5_NlUegbrapnR3695lIZSxQZxyh9vvytC3aPkdg_HSsJPpcj5cneCKQU/s1141/s-l1600.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="799" data-original-width="1141" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigEdUkuJtxyP_ZDN3jS36JYSgoWuPnc2dkG8AIzyAQUmmElaVgVzY_EcMEd2EDXlEoevklR0jjXqTHVT6_y3m5_NlUegbrapnR3695lIZSxQZxyh9vvytC3aPkdg_HSsJPpcj5cneCKQU/w400-h280/s-l1600.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><p>From 1954, the first locomotives of the 2400 series were put into service at the Dutch State Railways. The locomotives mainly hauled freight trains and were also used in the shunting service. However, they also hauled passenger trains.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></span></span><div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NHDW1K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=delta61-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B004NHDW1K&linkId=5c2541bee91f053808222c3e697c1cbc" target="_blank"><br /></a></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NHDW1K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=delta61-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B004NHDW1K&linkId=5c2541bee91f053808222c3e697c1cbc" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="361" data-original-width="500" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggNXfBCv3TPAhfdsVm-L-hemGviQTd8Mc_LPJQadc2jJakcZEe1CMrpKnEz-cXant6aRqBqV3JxSRIVwulpVLWJb-FRJ17IDMkLWh4JWEiy7nradmP5057WonqeFvdTH85pYR3EJSf0Jc/w200-h144/41dzwBMMAfL.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NHDW1K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=delta61-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B004NHDW1K&linkId=5c2541bee91f053808222c3e697c1cbc" target="_blank"><br /></a></span></div><p></p><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><b style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NHDW1K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=delta61-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B004NHDW1K&linkId=5c2541bee91f053808222c3e697c1cbc" target="_blank">Amazon |Trains</a></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">General data</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Number of axles with traction tyres<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Number of driven axles<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Coupling<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>NEM shaft 362 without close coupling mechanism</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Minimum radius<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>358 mm</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Flywheel<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>yes</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Electrical</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Motor<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>5-pole motor</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Interface<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Electrical interface for traction units PluX22</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Head light<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Light changeover true to the Dutch original.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Additional light function<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>yes</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">LED head light<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>yes</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Measurements</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Length over buffer<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>143 mm</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></div></div>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-45241277059861523922021-03-02T05:01:00.018-08:002021-03-02T05:19:14.542-08:00Bachmann N Scale Model Train Jupiter Steam Locomotive Engine<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: medium;">Equipped <br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">NMRA Compliant DCC Decoder<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Working Headlamp<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Body Mounted Knuckle Couplers</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">New in Original Box</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Manufacturer's Warranty</span></li></ul></span></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-4353475570034689282018-03-09T05:24:00.001-08:002021-03-05T02:56:41.673-08:00 RSO CANADIAN NATIONAL F7 Powered Diesel Locomotive HO Scale CN #9176 <span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Compatible with any HO scale train equipment.<br />
Authentically scaled.<br />
Plastic locomotive body is silver with red front and black roof.<br />
Amtrak logo in red and blue Amtrak and road number 103 in blue on<br />
each side.<br />
Operating headlight.<br />
Authentically molded horn roof vents doors steps panel lines and<br />
rivet detailing.<br />
Silver plastic dual axle trucks with silver metal wheels.<br />
Truck mounted couplers.<br />
Packaged in a plastic tray within a windowed box.<br />
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One HO Scale Union Amtrak #103 Lighted F2A Diesel Locomotive.<br />
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HO Scale Train Equipment<br />
Adult Supervision<br />
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<b> Scale:</b> HO 1:87<br />
<b>Length:</b> 7 (17.78cm)<br />
<b>Width:</b> 1-3/8 (3.49cm)<br />
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Collectible <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">model trains</span> can be traced back to the nineteenth century when the first <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">model</span> locomotives became available in the 1840s. These early collectible trains ranged widely in price from the extremely expensive real working steam locomotives, to the least expensive "penny toys" crafted from lead or tin. Today, with the advancements in modern technology, model trains have become much more sophisticated and the hobby of collecting model trains and building model railway systems is extremely popular with many devoted enthusiasts and avid collectors. Collectible model trains are widely available today in price ranges to fit any budget allowing anyone the opportunity to enjoy this great hobby.<br />
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Early Model Railway Sets<br />
While collectible model trains were available in the mid nineteenth century, they were designed to run only on the floor and were not available with a train track. One of the first collectible train sets became available in the late nineteenth century and was produced by a company named "Marklin Bros". These collectible trains were wind-up or "clockwork trains" designed to run along a track. Additional pieces could be purchased and integrated into the set one at a time allowing customers the ability to create and customize an entire railway system. Eventually, other manufacturers began to produce model train sets and while these train sets were initially geared toward the entertainment of children, the manufacturers soon began to realize that collectible model trains were also becoming popular among adult who collected them.<br />
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Manufacturers began creating more complex and sophisticated versions of model train sets during the early twentieth century and the hobby of building model railway systems was becoming more and more popular. Battery powered and electrically operated model trains were also introduced in the early twentieth century and are the main <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">sources</span> of power utilized in collectible train sets today. The hobby of collecting model trains and building customized railway systems became extremely popular during the middle of the twentieth century as collectible trains became more affordable to the average individual.<br />
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Collectible Model Trains Today<br />
Today, collectible model trains are available in all price ranges from highly complex <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4">models</span> geared toward the adult consumer to less expensive model train sets designed for children. Collecting model trains is an exciting hobby that is enjoyed all across the globe and by people of all ages. Part of the appeal in collecting model trains is the numerous options available when it comes to creating the scenic landscapes that surround the tracks. While many prefer the traditional layout of the rural landscape with mountain tunnels and surrounding greenery, others prefer the more urban landscapes that include city streets and skyscrapers. Elaborate collectible train sets are also available for both indoor and outdoor settings including those that are designed specifically for outdoor gardens.<br />
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There are several different sizes to choose from in model trains that range from what is called the "N-scale" to the "G-scale" size. The N-scale models are the smallest and are typically utilized by collectors who are limited on space as it still allows for the room necessary when setting up various scenic landscapes. The G-scale trains are the largest and are typically designed to withstand the elements, therefore, these trains are the ones most utilized by hobbyists who enjoy setting up there train set outdoors. There is an endless variety of styles, sizes, and designs available in collectible model trains today that will provide years of entertainment and make a great hobby for both children and adults.<br />
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While browsing around in the model railroading community on
forums and sites like Twitter I have noticed many adult males ask a particular
question. Is model railroading a nerdy activity that is mostly aimed at
children? To answer this simply, model railroading is a hobby that is suitable
for all ages and can actually teach you many life skills. There are certain
aspects of this hobby that most children or even teenagers just could not do as
they require time and dedication to learn such as wiring up the tracks or
designing a locomotive from scratch.</div>
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Designing and building a layout can be straightforward or a
very creative and complicated process depending on what approach you use. The 3
main approaches you could use in increasing difficulty are:</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">An “all in one” kit that is ready to run out of the box.
This means that all the components such as locomotives, rolling stock, scenery
and tracks are already constructed. All you need to do is link the components
together on a layout.
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in an easy to assemble form.
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The more experienced you become the more you will want to
challenge yourself. Choosing number 3 from the list above can involve
woodcarving, painting, electrical skills, machinist skills and possibly a few
others. Learning these skills can be a lot of fun when in the context of model
railroading. Not only can you increase your ability to customize your layouts,
but also learn things that are useful for other areas of your life. Read on to
find out how learning additional skills would be beneficial to you.</div>
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<b>I bet you never thought your History classes would come
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The more enthusiastic model railroaders like to build
layouts that are historically accurate such as the “World War 2” era or the
steam train era. Getting the details factually correct can take a lot of
research and attention to detail. This is not only limited to the locomotives
and rolling stock, but to scenery also. In fact when showing off your completed
work to non model railroaders it is usually the scenery that will explain to
people what your layout is about. </div>
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When researching for the layouts you will also learn some
cool train history lessons along the way. However a more important benefit is
that your research skills will improve and this skill can be transferred over to
other parts of your life.</div>
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<b>Ever thought of painting your own model
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While the mechanical features of your locomotives and
rolling stock are important, it is the visual impact that they are able to exert
that is most important in order to impress people checking out your layout.
Learning how to paint the train models gives you a lot of control over the
design. This higher level of control is beneficial because it allows you to
customize your layout to whatever your imagination is limited by. This creative
aspect of model railroading can keep people making new models and layouts for
many years.</div>
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Typically there are two main approaches to painting your
train models which are using spray or a brush. Spray painting more of a
mechanical process whereas using a brush allows for a much higher level of
detail and customizability. However using a brush requires a greater level of
skill and takes longer to learn. Learning this type of painting has other
benefits such as doing DIY work on your kitchen furniture among other
things.</div>
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Being able to create your own scenery components without
any limitation using wood carving techniques is not only a very rewarding
process, but also allows you to create impressive layouts. Using wood you can
make figurines, buildings and even the whole landscape. Then using your painting
skills you can adapt the scenery components to fit your particular theme. Wood
carving skills learnt during time spent on model railroading can be transferred
over to many other useful projects such as carving out a toy to give to a child
as a birthday present.</div>
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Wiring up a model railroad layout is a more technical
aspect of the hobby as opposed to the creative sides such as choosing a
locomotive or arranging scenery components. At first it might seem too much of a
chore to learn the electrical skills. However when building your own layout it
is a vital skill to learn in order to ensure that your trains run smoothly, fire
effects work, switches switch, light go on and off, signals change, smoke blows
and whistle effects work. Even if you choose to get an “all in one” kit to build
your layout there will often be problems of an electrical nature. Knowing what
to do in such cases will make your model railroading experience much smoother.
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Electrical skills learnt whilst building and maintaining
your railroad layout can come in handy in a large number of situations. Such as
fixing an electrical appliance in your home or doing some car maintenance that
requires wiring of some type. </div>
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<b>Consider building your locomotives from
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The high quality locomotives and rolling stock that are
manufactured by reputable brands such as Bachmann and Lionel primarily use
metal. Learning machinist skills will give you the ability to create models from
scratch. It will not be easy to master such a skill to the point where you can
build high quality model trains. However for the more enthusiastic model
railroader this is a skill worth investing a lot of time and effort into.
Learning machinist skills gives you the added benefit of being able to do a high
number of DIY activities such as repairing a car. </div>
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For those of you not interested in completely mastering
machinist skills, you could make an effort to learn some aspects of it as this
will allow you to do some important repair or maintenance work on train models
that you might buy.</div>
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<b>Selling model trains to fund your
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Now that you roughly know what it takes to build your own models
and layouts from scratch you can consider doing it for the purpose of selling
them. The money earned can be reinvested into model railroading in any way you
see fit. This will give you even more freedom to build bigger and better
layouts. Before searching for a venue to sell of your goods do the
following:</div>
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1. Clean the items you wish to sell. Nobody will appreciate
buying a set of dirty model trains.</div>
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2. Next inspect all your items for any damage and repair to the
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3. Take many pictures, this will increase the sales price
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4. Do some research at places like Amazon and eBay to give you a
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The best places on the Internet to sell stuff in a very quick
and safe manner are eBay and Craigslist. Offline alternatives include auction
houses, gadget shops, toy shops and model type shops.</div>
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For most people this decision will be based on what it is that
they get out of model railroading. The people that only enjoy looking at the
finished layout in full working order hardly need much investment of additional
skills. Instead buying an “all in one” kit will be the fastest and simplest way
of achieving what they want. Whereas the model railroaders that enjoy the
building and customizability aspect of model railroading will gain a lot from
investing in the skills mentioned in this article. In closing I would like to
say that what you usually get out of a hobby is what you put into it in terms of
effort and enthusiasm. </div>
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<div id="article-content">Model trains stores can be expensive, but then you do get what you pay for.<br />
<em>If you are a beginner then model trains stores should be your first stop.</em><br />
Notice I said model trains stores and not hobby shops, because there is a difference. Hobby shops are usually staffed by people that are not experienced model railroaders.<br />
<strong>While model trains stores are usually owned by very well experienced model railroaders.</strong><br />
Building a model railway is the most enjoyable hobby in my opinion. There is no other hobby where you can learn and improve a wide variety of skills in one place.<br />
Building a model railroad exposes you to planning, design, woodwork, metalwork, wiring, electronics, kitbashing, scratchbuilding and so much more. But, you don't need to know it all when you start.<br />
The model trains stores in your area are filled with people waiting to advise you on building your dream model railroad.<br />
<strong>So, why is model railroading known as an expensive hobby?</strong><br />
The answer is in the decisions they make. These are the 7 most common model railway mistakes you should avoid:<br />
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<strong>1 - Not Knowing What You Want</strong><br />
Most model railroad beginners start with an electric train set that comes complete with an oval track, locomotive, some cars and a controller. Often this is because it is cheaper to buy the set rather than individual components, but you get what you pay for.<br />
As soon as you add more track to expand the oval, the problems start.<br />
The power pack in the electric train set may have only been designed to power the oval length of track. When you add extra track, the power pack is now not powerful enough. This results in a voltage drop on the track and intermittent starting and stopping of the locomotive. This can be very frustrating.<br />
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<strong>2 - Building a Model Railway That Is Too Big</strong><br />
Often the impressive model railroads at the shows encourage beginners to go home and convert their entire basement into a huge model railroad.<br />
Some of the model railway experts at those shows have spent 20 or more years on their layouts and a beginner trying to achieve that level of model railroading from the beginning will be disappointed.<br />
Often the smallest of layouts can be more fun because they get to a level of enjoyable operation quicker. The experience adds up over the years and a small layout is always easy to expand.<br />
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<strong>3 - Paying Full Retail Price</strong><br />
If you are going to pay full retail price for every part of your model railway then it is going to be an expensive exercise.<br />
Your local train club will have members, with equipment in good condition, that they will sell at a fraction of the new price. Model train experts are a generous bunch and always willing to help beginners<br />
.</div><div id="article-resource">Dan Morgan is the author of Model Trains For Beginners which should be compulsory reading for anyone considering model trains as a hobby.<br />
Are you looking for a step-by-step guide to avoid the expensive <a href="http://modeltrainsforbeginners.com/recommended" target="_new">model train</a> mistakes almost all beginners make?<br />
Check out my recommendations at <a href="http://modeltrainsforbeginners.com/recommended" target="_new">http://modeltrainsforbeginners.com/recommended</a> and learn more about the must-have model train resources I recommend.</div>Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Dan_B_Morgan">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dan_B_Morgan</a><br />
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Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/4922620Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-1156098622557642972011-02-14T11:36:00.000-08:002011-02-14T11:36:54.482-08:00Complete Live Steam Train<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7NJ9D6ppUtUycj718v2E4uuqnpLUXgkV-Pwc_GmlYvm_rEQBHH0UA1i7eUjt0eJQ6hOQVkbUwXboPTVbawS0nnpkoEsaQbVEJV6Mh0G53DKsOlKEi4p_zkKzSxkky718qP6BPP9mt-QQ/s1600/coin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7NJ9D6ppUtUycj718v2E4uuqnpLUXgkV-Pwc_GmlYvm_rEQBHH0UA1i7eUjt0eJQ6hOQVkbUwXboPTVbawS0nnpkoEsaQbVEJV6Mh0G53DKsOlKEi4p_zkKzSxkky718qP6BPP9mt-QQ/s320/coin.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>3-3/4" scale 7-1/2" ga. 2-6-2<br />
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Coal Fired Steam Locomotive with Tender and 3 passenger cars along with 1 gondola and 1 tank car The Steam Locomotive comes complete with 2 Penberthy injectors, automatic cylinder cocks, mechanical lubricator, all new plumbing, 2 great whistles, newly profiled drive wheels. Most metal work is powder coated.<br />
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Locomotive and Passenger Cars Rebuilt in 2009 <br />
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Boiler rebuilt in 2004 (1/2” wall thickness)<br />
Last Hydro-test: April 2006 (to 250 PSI)<br />
Hours since rebuild: 8<br />
Configuration 2-6-2<br />
Weight approx 3000lbs<br />
Coal Fired<br />
28” wide at the cab<br />
7 ½” gaugeJack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-22581295463887235642010-12-22T08:21:00.000-08:002010-12-22T08:21:28.013-08:00Model Trains Stores Can Be ExpensiveModel trains stores can be expensive, but then you do get what you pay for.<br />
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If you are a beginner then model trains stores should be your first stop.<br />
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Notice I said model trains stores and not hobby shops, because there is a difference. Hobby shops are usually staffed by people that are not experienced model railroaders.<br />
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While model trains stores are usually owned by very well experienced model railroaders.<br />
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Building a model railway is the most enjoyable hobby in my opinion. There is no other hobby where you can learn and improve a wide variety of skills in one place.<br />
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Building a model railroad exposes you to planning, design, woodwork, metalwork, wiring, electronics, kitbashing, scratchbuilding and so much more. But, you don't need to know it all when you start.<br />
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The model trains stores in your area are filled with people waiting to advise you on building your dream model railroad.<br />
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So, why is model railroading known as an expensive hobby?<br />
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The answer is in the decisions they make. These are the 7 most common model railway mistakes you should avoid:<br />
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1 - Not Knowing What You Want<br />
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Most model railroad beginners start with an electric train set that comes complete with an oval track, locomotive, some cars and a controller. Often this is because it is cheaper to buy the set rather than individual components, but you get what you pay for.<br />
<br />
As soon as you add more track to expand the oval, the problems start.<br />
<br />
The power pack in the electric train set may have only been designed to power the oval length of track. When you add extra track, the power pack is now not powerful enough. This results in a voltage drop on the track and intermittent starting and stopping of the locomotive. This can be very frustrating.<br />
<br />
2 - Building a Model Railway That Is Too Big<br />
<br />
Often the impressive model railroads at the shows encourage beginners to go home and convert their entire basement into a huge model railroad.<br />
<br />
Some of the model railway experts at those shows have spent 20 or more years on their layouts and a beginner trying to achieve that level of model railroading from the beginning will be disappointed.<br />
<br />
Often the smallest of layouts can be more fun because they get to a level of enjoyable operation quicker. The experience adds up over the years and a small layout is always easy to expand.<br />
<br />
3 - Paying Full Retail Price<br />
<br />
If you are going to pay full retail price for every part of your model railway then it is going to be an expensive exercise.<br />
<br />
Your local train club will have members, with equipment in good condition, that they will sell at a fraction of the new price. Model train experts are a generous bunch and always willing to help beginners.<br />
<br />
Dan Morgan is the author of Model Trains For Beginners which should be compulsory reading for anyone considering model trains as a hobby.<br />
Are you looking for a step-by-step guide to avoid the expensive model train mistakes almost all beginners make?<br />
Check out my recommendations at http://modeltrainsforbeginners.com/recommended and learn more about the must-have model train resources I recommend.<br />
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dan_B_MorganJack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-76538987218939459722010-12-10T09:10:00.000-08:002010-12-10T09:10:48.694-08:001949 Shasta Daylight 15 Car Set<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS631y-RyQKjjF16bVVWjM3vLzJvbjHqkgFVhx1b2DW1y-nFiLXrub9iQ_aONqa3FQfWpp25X07PEvImuS__cGrF9c1m857FCpePohd6PXbS8byMPiuFNClBVpLEEV7MxU5o7scZHnt9w/s1600/train.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="135" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS631y-RyQKjjF16bVVWjM3vLzJvbjHqkgFVhx1b2DW1y-nFiLXrub9iQ_aONqa3FQfWpp25X07PEvImuS__cGrF9c1m857FCpePohd6PXbS8byMPiuFNClBVpLEEV7MxU5o7scZHnt9w/s320/train.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>2489.1S 1949 Shasta Daylight (Skirted) 10 Car Set ("A-1" and "A-2" Factory Painted)<br />
SP 5000 Baggage Mail Car<br />
SP 2381 46-seat News Agent Chair Car<br />
SP 2382 48-seat Chair Car (Vestibule Forward)<br />
SP 2384 48-seat Chair Car (Vestibule to Rear)<br />
SP 2388 48-seat Chair Car (Vestibule to Rear)<br />
SP 10262 Articulated Coffee Shop<br />
SP 10263 Articulated Kitchen<br />
SP 10264 Articulated 66-seat Diner<br />
SP 10316 Tavern Car with Antenna (figures added)<br />
SP 2955 22-seat Parlor Observation Car <br />
(with tail lights and tail sign, DCC decoder added for variable intensity and full DC/DCC compatibility)Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-69705716339319666102010-11-16T03:18:00.000-08:002010-11-16T03:18:14.902-08:00Complete Live Steam Train<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijUZp1AUI10hGxEZuefgb97pt7I7pDG9Lcb05I2OmetvaCnMCk4THQ8AzR04hRUDK1js691-jpOj8yaz1-J7B4ZbHSs8C5ybo7UKPs8XRPLq0RLVQDG2n-ZVX5KFGwYlcCKV6QIebW2DU/s1600/train.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijUZp1AUI10hGxEZuefgb97pt7I7pDG9Lcb05I2OmetvaCnMCk4THQ8AzR04hRUDK1js691-jpOj8yaz1-J7B4ZbHSs8C5ybo7UKPs8XRPLq0RLVQDG2n-ZVX5KFGwYlcCKV6QIebW2DU/s320/train.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>COMPLETE LIVE STEAM TRAIN<br />
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3-3/4" scale 7-1/2" ga. 2-6-2<br />
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Coal Fired Steam Locomotive with Tender and 3 passenger cars along with 1 gondola and 1 tank car The Steam Locomotive comes complete with 2 Penberthy injectors, automatic cylinder cocks, mechanical lubricator, all new plumbing, 2 great whistles, newly profiled drive wheels. Most metal work is powder coated. Has a brand new cab installed along with too much more to list. <br />
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Never Steamed Up After Rebuilt<br />
Locomotive and Passenger Cars Rebuilt in 2009 <br />
Boiler rebuilt in 2004 (1/2” wall thickness)<br />
Last Hydro-test: April 2006 (to 250 PSI)<br />
Configuration 2-6-2<br />
Weight approx 3000lbs<br />
Coal Fired<br />
28” wide at the cab<br />
7 ½” gaugeJack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-51574316057305480682010-10-28T07:54:00.001-07:002010-10-28T07:54:01.778-07:00<h3>Building Basic Model Train Parts From Plastic</h3>By: Victor Epand<br />
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Building your own model train sets can be very fun and exciting. It is a great way to show off your skill as well. You can build all kinds of features and these can each be challenging in their own way. One of the ways to build parts is to craft them from plastic. Once such sort of structure that can built from plastic is buildings. If you are just to cut the pieces out with a knife, glue them together and paint them then you can end up with an okay looking building that will probably suit your purposes.<br />
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While this may do for some quick projects there can be much better ones produced with the right tools and preparation. Part of the preparation includes gathering the tools that you will need before hand. One of these tools will be a sharp hobby knife. You will also need some side cutting pliers, some tweezers, files, scissors, and some 100 grit sandpaper. You will need to make sure that you have prepared all the pieces before hand.<br />
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The first thing you will do is to break loose all the parts you will need for the process loose from the sprue and make sure that you cut all the flashing off as well. You will next need to verify that the sides will all fit rather snugly. If there are going to be any gaps you will be able to fill these with a bit of extra adhesive later. Next you will want to check and see if there are any dimples in the plastic. If there are any then you should fill them in with either a bit of extra adhesive or green fill putty and then sand it down to fit.<br />
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Once you have all the the pieces ready you can then begin to fit them together begin by taping a side to the roof and gluing the edge together with a liquid styrene. You can then fold the two over and then tape on the next piece and repeat the process again. Make sure that you check to see how they will fit before you allow the styrene to set.<br />
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After the four walls and the roof are attached you will be ready to begin attaching any trim work, doors, and etc. You will then be ready to begin the priming and painting of your new plastic building. For most of the buildings primer is suggested due to the nature of the plastics. This will ensure that the paint sticks as it should so you will not be going back and trying to reglue parts that come loose. Now you have a complete plastic building.<br />
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After you have built several model houses this way you will be quite experienced and able to make a whole bunch of different ones. From houses to clock towers and from grain bins to train stations you can create an entire town from plastic that will greatly compliment your new model train display.<br />
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<b>Author Resource:-></b> Victor Epand is an expert consultant for model cars, model trains, and model trucks. You will find excellent hobbying and trading resources here for <a href="http://www.sellmodelcars.com/">model car tricks and tips</a>, <a href="http://www.sellmodeltrains.com/">compact model train building</a>, and <a href="http://www.sellmodeltrucks.com/">compact model trucks</a>.<br />
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<b>Article From</b> <a href="http://www.articleshmarticle.com/">ArticleshmArticle.com</a>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-86209754800240637402010-10-21T06:41:00.001-07:002010-10-21T06:41:15.878-07:00<h3>Cleaning And Care Of Your Model Train</h3>By: Victor Epand<br />
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This is something you con do yourselves, but I'm going to suggest you take it to the train store and ask them to show you how. The reason is that each locomotive is a little different. They come apart differently, they use different materials, and so forth.<br />
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The basic concept is fairly simple. Remove the locomotive shell. Clean out any dirt with a can of compressed air is often handy for this, though in some cases a solvent may be desirable. This is where things can get hairy; because you want to dissolve unwanted dirt or corrosion and leave the locomotive parts intact.<br />
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Once the moving parts are cleaned, they are lubricated. Light oil is usually used, but that can be bad for plastics. A 40-year-old locomotive is unlikely to have a lot of plastic in the running gear, but they might have some. They were just starting to make worm gears out of plastic then. There are some modern lubricants that are specifically made for use with plastic.<br />
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So, that's why I'm suggesting, you have the train store demonstrate the cleaning/maintenance procedure to you. Also remember to purchase the correct lubricants from it. I advocate establishing a good working relationship with a good train store, if you really want to enjoy the hobby.<br />
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Yes, you can use G scale models/tracks indoors and out. 8'x8' is not a lot of room for G scale, but you should be able to get an oval, or maybe a bent oval with a couple of sidings or spurs and still be able to move around the room. Remember that you may need access to re-rail cars and locos on occasion.<br />
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I personally have little use for a simulator except as a toy or surrogate for actually building a layout and running trains. By all means get one if you want to, but careful thought, planning and imagination will do just as well for much less money. I think the intellectual effort multiplies the satisfaction of accomplishing a layout design. I also will readily admit to old school tendencies.<br />
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There are several different 'G' Scale manufacturers, but each uses a little bit different scale ratios. LGB uses 1:22.1; Aristocrat seems to run about 1:28. Bachmann used to run about 1:24. There may be others. But, what I'm leading up to is that trains made up of pieces from different manufacturers may not look quite right. Now that doesn't mean that you can't purchase from more than one manufacturer, but watch how you interchange cars if you care about the way they look together. If you just want to run trains and don't particularly care about looks, which is OK, then don't sweat it.<br />
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If someone else objects, then don't let them play with your trains. As far as recommending one brand over another, I would suggest that you go shopping for a locomotive or a starter set. Find one that looks good and is a price that you can afford and buy it. If you want more cars, buy them; make sure that they are made by the same company. If you don't have a starter set or even if you do and you want to build a big layout, you'll need to buy track and a power supply.<br />
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The power supply that comes with a starter set won't be strong enough for a big layout, so you may want to purchase a bigger, better power supply. But you'll want to wait until you decide whether you want DCC before you make your final selection. <br />
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It depends upon how you will power and control your layout. In general, yes, some form of control for each train will be required. But whether you want or need it to be remote is largely up to you. One factor to keep in mind when building garden railroads is that while the rolling stock can be put away in inclement weather, the buildings and structures have to be able to stand up to wind, rain, possibly ice and snow, and ultraviolet radiation. Many people don't realize how destructive UV can be to plastics.<br />
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So, whether you are building with wood or plastic, everything will need some sort of protective barrier, paint, varnish, etc., or must be naturally weather resistant, such as cedar. When you buy a model train set make sure to ask if it can stand up to the weather in your area.<br />
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<b>Author Resource:-></b> Victor Epand is an expert consultant at <a href="http://www.sellmodeltrains.com/"><b>http://www.SellModelTrains.com/</b></a>. <b>Sell Model Trains</b> is a community of various independent <b>model train sellers</b> from around the world. Each <b>model train seller</b> represents a unique style of products all their own. <a href="http://www.sellmodeltrains.com/merchant/signup.html"><i><b>If you have a model train to sell, click here to create a Model Train Account</b></i></a>.<br />
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<b>Article From</b> <a href="http://www.articleshmarticle.com/">ArticleshmArticle.com</a>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-30501746223502923052010-10-21T06:39:00.001-07:002010-10-21T06:39:37.056-07:00Building Model RailroadBy: Rene Graeber<br />
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What at first started as children's toy, model railroading became the most serious hobby that is followed by millions of miniature enthusiasts. As such, the scheme is still simple; you get to design and building model railroad layout in such a way, as it would appear in real life. The scheme is that simple but the technicalities are very complicated.<br />
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That aspect is what enamored fans to model railroading, they see a diversion that complicated enough to spend colossal amount of time without boring them, while also tickling their brains to activity. Building model railroad is not that easy. You need to design a feasible layout: curves should be design in a way that allows your locomotive to run without derailing; you need to watch every grade lest it might be too much for the locomotive engine to climb and travel. If you are doing multiple tracks, something really fancy like including a turntable or a roundhouse (like those Six Stall Roundhouse I've seen from CMR Custom Model Railroads), you need to determine railroad traffic complete with signage. That commands pretty hefty in terms of model railway planning as well as respect and awe to your model railroader peers.<br />
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So lets begin building ideas for building model railroads. First, how good are you in building model railroad layout? Have you tried this before? If you haven't, then its best you start with a single-track model railroad. If you could build a single complete loop, the better as there is no danger in the locomotive going off track. The difficulty lies in determining how you locomotive would stop. Electricity provides the best power source for your locomotive, and a DCC Decoder is the best power source. For more information about DCC, refer to my other guide.<br />
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Like the actual locomotives themselves, several aspects determine the reliable operation of the locomotive to the layout. One is the weight of the locomotive model; weight plays an important factor in keeping the train and its cars on track. That's why the Z scale model isn't the best option for building model railroad. Start with an HO scale, or if you are in UK, the OO scale, either way both are heavy enough to affect weight factor, and can be enhanced with add-ons. Weight and power is a determining force if a model train can scale a steeper grade, like 5%.<br />
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I have seen complicated building model railroads that contain several running pieces of locomotives. Very neat, it was a historical scale of the Chicago railway system. It contains roundhouses and turntables, several trains and platforms. What was really neat was the electrical arrangement that allows several trains to run on each track consecutively.<br />
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<b>Author Resource:-></b> If you want to get more information, please visit my blog at <a href="http://my-personal-dreams.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://my-personal-dreams.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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<b>Article From</b> <a href="http://www.articleshmarticle.com/">ArticleshmArticle.com</a>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-88129816901517312822010-10-21T06:37:00.001-07:002010-10-21T06:37:35.689-07:00<h3>Loving Your Hobbies More</h3>By: Ray La Foy<br />
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With the advent of technology that makes almost every chore less time consuming, more and more time may now be devoted to enjoying your hobbies. More people can now take on one or several recreational activities like photography, stamp collection, embroidery, handicrafts, etc.<br />
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To provide more resources in the growing interest in having fun with hobbies, the web world has yet gave birth to a website that deals with anything about hobbies: hobbiesataglance.com.<br />
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This everything about hobbies website has clickable sections regarding hobby supplies, hobby lobby, tower hobbies, collectibles and model trains. It is an online resource center promising hobbie enjoyment, satisfying your hobby needs and assistance in finding hobbies that suit you.<br />
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On its hobbies updates and information part, it presents tips on how to find a perfect hobby or hobbies. For those looking for supplies, retailers or suppliers of hobbies materials are also found in this section of the site. If one is looking to buy some hand-made crafts or planning to grow some dough, many for-sale crafts and income-producing hobbies also shared the limelight in this website's hobbies updates and information segment. On one's prime years, a wide selection of suitable hobbies for those who already retired is also availed in this portion. Links, directories and forums that discuss and lead to other several crafts or activities that can be done leisurely are also provided here. <br />
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This online hobbies spot also unveils a plethora of hobbies supplies resources. Most of the links found here lead to suppliers of excellent materials, indigenous and synthetic, that make the dream hobbies of a lot of people come true. Painting materials, flowers and plants resources, jewelry making supplies and picture framing materials are all available here. Other more unique hobbies like enjoying the nature through non-conventional methods are also supported in this section of the site through providing stuff like portable microscopes. For those more inclined to mechanical or technical hobbies, web pages and other sites on modeling supplies and aircraft materials can also be accessed on this portion of hobbiesataglance.com.<br />
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Hobby lobby is another clickable link of this website leads to innumerable stores and shops and their locations with hobbies how-to's, supplies, workshops and seminars. Craft store catalogs, online coupons and aircraft models may also be seen on this page of updates regarding hobbies. Creative centers, hobby lobby founder, workers and investors are also given ample chance to shine on this fragment of the site. Hobby lobby stores in various States are here too for those looking for their hobby shop within their vicinity.<br />
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Those who are into tower hobbies are even given a special spot or link on this hobbies website. Building wireless towers that provide Internet access to a massive number of net users is one major feat. Links on other hobbies sites that deal with tower building, tower materials, and other tower crafts are also placed in this page of the site.<br />
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Collectibles like antiques, figurines, stamps, novelty items and other collection-worthy items may also be found here. Resources on where they can be found or bought are piled on this site. Model trains also found their way on one of the links of this all about hobbies web site. <br />
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So if you're just one of those can't-live-without-my-hobby kind of person, this website is made totally for you.<br />
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<b>Author Resource:-></b> Hobbies are Fun<br />
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Learn more at<br />
<a href="http://www.hobbiesataglance.com/" target="_blank">http://www.hobbiesataglance.com/</a><br />
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<b>Article From</b> <a href="http://www.articleshmarticle.com/">ArticleshmArticle.com</a>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-81390240159235330612010-09-28T07:29:00.000-07:002010-09-28T07:30:00.928-07:00LIVE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE 3/4 = 1F SCALE -3 1/2 INCH GAUGE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMW7h8UibseZ0XldXUBrYX6qMJvR9SY8XyvqQdyCJKPOu2cQtUnmskIJ4Kk5jBVMhOx8S6e3NZ8zHXE8hF9aRmANv5lQPhGISx6H5Ww7cQiKC9G1MYxceKRJxCk8Q3M9PHsJndaaqWx4/s1600/train.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMW7h8UibseZ0XldXUBrYX6qMJvR9SY8XyvqQdyCJKPOu2cQtUnmskIJ4Kk5jBVMhOx8S6e3NZ8zHXE8hF9aRmANv5lQPhGISx6H5Ww7cQiKC9G1MYxceKRJxCk8Q3M9PHsJndaaqWx4/s1600/train.jpg" /></a></div><br />
VIRGINIA<br />
THE AMERICAN<br />
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The steam locomotive arrived in America with sufficient force and perfect timing to do precisely the job needed for an emerging nation with a considerable task to perform. America was not the first to develop steam locomotion - that had been the privilege of the English - but in the burgeoning states of America the problems that this monster of industrial development faced were far greater and more dramatic than the British pioneer engines were required to surmount. America was a vast, untouched landscape, with distances that no "civilizing" nation had previously encountered, and the terrain itself was more varied and less tamed than anywhere in the world at that time.<br />
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One of the most popular and successful vehicles to set this national force in motion was an American type 4-4-0, the definitive early form which first appeared during the 1830s, when much of the early pioneering track was well underway. The most famous example of this locomotive was called the"General," built by Thomas Rogers of Paterson, New Jersey. The type formed the most numerously-built of all the engines in this great growing country. Rogers incorporated the latest of Stephenson's developments - a gearing system that permitted more than the "full forward" and "full backward" movements, giving the opportunity to use the steam power to its complete extent. Additionally, the new design brought improved features, such as the provision of adequate space between the cylinders and the drive wheels, thus reducing the maximum angularity of the connecting rods and therefore the up-and-down forces of the slide bars.<br />
In the rugged and varied lands of the Americas, flexibility was needed on curves, and the slightly later versions of the General contained side movement on the leading "trucks" or "bogies," producing a greater facility to handle curves at speed. <br />
In these early days of US pioneering, the "extras" available were many and varied, with beautiful adornments such as brass name-plates and fancy trim. But as the competition increased, and the financial restrictions of the latter part of the nineteenth century grew, the "American" became the "American Standard" - which had a tougher style with less trim and with more severe lines. It was a locomotive type which nevertheless sold more than twenty-five thousand engines.<br />
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Model is 46 inches long x 7 ½ inches wide x 13 inches high<br />
Live Steam model 4 - 4- 0<br />
Comes complete with tender shown and 5 feet of track for display<br />
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Scale - 3/4 inches = 1 footJack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-33751542467614299072010-09-28T07:24:00.000-07:002010-09-28T07:24:34.856-07:00Aster Live Steam Engine Kit J1c 5265 NIB Rare Mint Cond<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyDFgu1pl3KhvhnluQudk-FIogUwKeLQwGQiB1Ut709oCgt6qrHyVzRW0SSgl_iPrxqCl6JWe17Z-0t9NrSz5jL6zkThjvXgXMscnlX5Jyy43u_JOKoYLv5_CXVQk-OfpTlmrPRsINZSI/s1600/train.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="145" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyDFgu1pl3KhvhnluQudk-FIogUwKeLQwGQiB1Ut709oCgt6qrHyVzRW0SSgl_iPrxqCl6JWe17Z-0t9NrSz5jL6zkThjvXgXMscnlX5Jyy43u_JOKoYLv5_CXVQk-OfpTlmrPRsINZSI/s320/train.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial;">Rare Aster N.Y.C. Hudson J1c 5265 Live Steam Engine kit. It has never been assembled and only removed from the box for these photographs. It was purchased over 30 years ago by our consignor, an avid collector of trains. There were only 320 of these kits made and this is number 61.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #333399;"><span style="font-family: arial;">These superb locomotives, used to haul the "Great Steel Fleet" on the Water Level Route, got their name from the Hudson River, and proved their capabilities as passenger traffic burgeoned on the Central Lines. Their day-to-day reliability enhanced the Central's enviable reputation as the nation's foremost passenger carrier. Their splendid performance, coupled with their handsome external appearance, made these locomotives an unqualified success - unequaled by any other locomotive on the American continent</span>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: #333399; font-family: arial;">The failure to preserve a single prototype of the New York Central Hudson locomotive is a tragic loss for railroading history. Aster's NYC Hudson offered an opportunity for the model railroading enthusiast to own a precise 1:32 scale locomotive which is reminiscent of a period in American history when railroad service was at its peak. Aster's live-steam model replicates locomotive number 5265, one of twenty-five J1c locomotives built in the short period of 1928-1929. Locomotive number 5265 was completed in December 1928, and it was retired from service in April 1953 and scrapped.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Here are some specifics:</span></span><br />
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Incredible Aster gauge 1 live steam New York Central Hudson J1c 5265,<br />
Factory built in original box with associated paperwork,<br />
Unfired C9-10. Aster Hobby Co., Inc. Tokyo Japan.<br />
This loco is serial number 61, which is 61 of 320. <br />
Specifications Weight: Engine 6.2kg, Tender 2.8 kg Total 9.0 kg<br />
Dimensions: Length: 934 mm Height: 142 mm Width: 102 mm Driving Wheels: 61 mm, <br />
Made of stainless steel, equalized spring action. <br />
Trailer Wheels: Front: diameter 27 mm made of stainless steel Rear: diameter 39 mm, made of stainless steel Tender and Pilot Wheels: Disc type, diameter 27 mm, made of stainless steel.<br />
Cylinders & Pistons: 2 x Cylinders, Bore 16 mm x stroke 20 mm, rulon piston rings.<br />
Valve Gear: Walschaert's valve gear with reverser lever (for ease of R/C operation) Valve Travel 1.2 mm, Cut-off 80% Boiler Type: Center Flue with 3 fire tubes for Butane gas burning. <br />
Working Pressure: 3 to 4 kg/cm (42-56 psi) at normal working pressure Water Capacity: 350 cc at 80% full Fittings: 2 x Safety valves, Pressure Gauge, Water Gauge Glass, Regulator (Throttle) Valve, Water Check Valves, Blow down valve, Whistle Valve, By-Pass Valve, Whistle, and Super Heater.<br />
Feed Water System: (1) Axle Driven Automatic Feed Water Pump mounted on the middle drivers' axle (Cylinder bore 5 mm x stroke 8 mm) (2) Hand Operation Feed Water Pump mounted in tender water tank (Cylinder bore 10 mm x stroke 16 mm) Lubricator: Roscoe displacement type Tender Gas Reservoir: Capacity 139 cc (approximately 4 1/2 ounces)<br />
Water Tank: Capacity 600 cc (approximately 21 ounces) Fuel: Butane Gas Insulation Method: Both sides insulated Minimum Radius: 3 meters (10 feet)Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-49841693179912299032010-09-28T07:18:00.000-07:002010-09-28T07:18:23.524-07:001939 Lionel OO Gauge Complete Train Set NM Original Pre war<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CvvRyfFkkPFemW5kCm11_mBEFvQD_JLOWwTglKLFsWuFxijciG-ej3DiA7MIB98i2qNTdL9IMlUx224REhGb1LvoniAtjpBkwZiekKXzHlrWQLxHpqYlEz4I08Xukl5V0Cqai7otn6o/s1600/train.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CvvRyfFkkPFemW5kCm11_mBEFvQD_JLOWwTglKLFsWuFxijciG-ej3DiA7MIB98i2qNTdL9IMlUx224REhGb1LvoniAtjpBkwZiekKXzHlrWQLxHpqYlEz4I08Xukl5V0Cqai7otn6o/s1600/train.jpg" /></a></div>From its original Lionel packing box, to the individually boxed train cars, this set is as pristine as the<br />
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day it was made! At a time when everything was made of metal, this train set is highly detailed and heavy!<br />
Two of the cars are still in their original cellophane! This has been in my family since<br />
new. My grandfather purchased this set in Washington D.C. for Christmas of 1939. It has never been run.<br />
It has been stored in various family closets for over 70 years!<br />
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New York Central Hudson 001E, stamped 003 under the cab, two track, hyper detailed. <br />
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Boxcar 0014 (1939-40?) two wheel track, super-detailed scale model. Near Mint. <br />
Boxcar 0044 (1939-40?) two wheel track, super-detailed scale model. Still in its original cellophane! <br />
Shell Tank car, 0045, two wheel track, super-detailed scale model still in its original packing cellophane! <br />
Hopper car, 0046, two wheel track, super-detailed scale model, in near mint condition <br />
Caboose, 0047, red, two wheel track, super-detailed scale model, near mint. Absolutely stunning! <br />
Tender, 003T, black, two wheel track with hookup for whistle/smoker, near mint. <br />
Whistle controller, 167 <br />
Track box consisting of (11) no. 0031 curved track, (1) no. 0034 connection track<br />
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<span style="color: #0080bc; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">History of Lionel OO Gauge Train </span><br />
Made only between 1938 and 1942, these trains featured die cast construction. Lionel 00 trains were high quality. <br />
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Offered in two rail and three rail versions. The items were also offered in scale and semi-scale versions. <br />
The semi-scale versions had less detail and were a bit cheaper. The hopper was never offered in a semi-scale version. <br />
The version you see here is the super detailed scale version. Lionel only made one type of locomotive. <br />
A model of the New York Central Hudson steam engine. All Lionel model engines had the same 5342 number on the cab.Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-73282356907118727692010-07-31T11:42:00.000-07:002010-07-31T11:42:00.565-07:00<strong><span><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=oldmagads-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B001K2DITM&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe></span>Hornby Locos-Start A Collection For Life</strong><br />
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By: Norman Stanley<br />
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Hornby locos have an iconic status in the railway modelling world. Collectors will pay hundreds if not thousands for that one special model train.<br />
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Let us be clear, these are models, scaled down replicas of the real life trains. Modellers would stare at you aghast should you make the mistake of calling these little engines, toys.<br />
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Hornby locos were born in the UK around 1920 and were marketed under the name, Meccano. This was a clockwork model and today there are serious collectors scouring the highways and by ways for any of these '0' gauge models.<br />
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Hornby released it's first electric model but apart from France it never really took off, it wasn't until 1925 that a revised loco with a much more powerful electric motor that electric powered model trains really started selling in numbers. Can you believe that these little trains were actually powered by 220V AC!<br />
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Probably the most sought after Hornby locos are the 'Dublo' range of models, note the clever branding,Dublo-double 0 gauge. The Dublo range were modelled in tin plate on die cast chassis. These were to be the making of the Hornby legend.<br />
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The Dublo catalogue was very well designed with attention to detail and life-like characteristics. The range did it's bit to make 12V dc the operating system to have.<br />
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The second world war interrupted production from 1940 to around 1948 and huge investment other manufacturers, noticeably Triangle Railways left Hornby wanting. The major problem for Hornby was a lack of foresight and retooling out dated designs instead of going with plastic like other producers.<br />
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Still, fortunately for collectors and enthusiasts alike the Hornby Dublo range was bought by G R Wren who developed the Hornby loco range and also started producing highly detailed rolling stock.<br />
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After several ups and downs in their fortunes Hornby, now Hornby Hobbies which signaled a move into the 'grown up' train enthusiasts market Hornby locos are still being produced with an extensive range of models of which the Class 60, Class 50 and 31 are leading products.<br />
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Hornby has had a couple of master strokes to help along the way producing the Harry Potter model train and every little boys favourite Thomas the Tank Engine.<br />
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If you want to start a collection or build a model railway then you can do no worse than consider Hornby locos, you can start small with easily available models and track but when the bug bites you I am sure you will be scouring the sale ads and car boot sales with the rest of us<br />
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<b>Author Resource:-></b> Find out how to build your collection and where to start at <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/hornby-loco">Hornby Locos</a><br />
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<b>Article From</b> <a href="http://www.articleslide.com/">ArticleSlide.com</a>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-26890280594844807572010-07-30T11:36:00.000-07:002010-07-30T11:36:00.388-07:00<strong><span><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=oldmagads-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0672330652&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe></span>How to Get Started Making Money with a Blog Today</strong><br />
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By: Chris Crowe<br />
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There are a lot of people making money writing online across the globe. The internet has made it possible for people to earn a good living from their living rooms. It really is an amazing thing. It has also made it possible for entrepreneurs and owners of online publications to find writers at good prices to write content for their websites.<br />
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This article is about how you can get started in internet writing today. I will write about how you can start working for yourself and where to go to find online content writing jobs. If you don't know what blogging is then you are a little behind the curve--but that doesn't matter. Blogging is short for "weblog" and is basically a personal online journal. Now, it doesn't have to be "personal" per se, it can be on any topic you want. <br />
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If you want to write about politics, you can start a blog all about politics. If you are a model train fanatic, guess what? You can start a blog all about model trains and soon enough you may get connected with the rest of the model train community online. This is all fine and dandy, but you're probably wondering how you get started making money with a blog, since that's why you are probably reading this article. <br />
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They key to earning income with a blog is to get traffic. The more traffic the better. The more visitors you get to your website, the more liable they are to click on or just see an advertisement on your site. This brings up the next thing I want to talk about. Once you have the traffic, then it's time to monetize your blog, which basically just means putting ads up on it. I will talk a little bit more about how to increase your traffic later on. <br />
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There are all kinds of online advertiser networks you can work with to try to make money with your blog. Some of the big ones are Adsense, Adbrite, Commission Junction, Clickbank, and Chitika. The middle two I mention here are both affiliate marketing networks, which means you can select products to sell on your blog and if you are successful in selling them, you get a cut of the total sales price. This can be a very good way to get high commissions. However, actually selling items can be a bit tricky. You need to work on your content and create a sales atmosphere with your blog design and sales copy. <br />
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Adsense has proven to be one of the best (and least difficult) ways to make money with a website. The network is owned by Google, so you always know you will receive a paycheck if you are working within the boundaries of the company's terms of service. Adsense, along with Chitika, are pay per click networks, which means you earn revenue every time a visitor to your site clicks on an advertisement you have posted on your site. <br />
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You don't only get paid when someone actually buys something, you get paid from $.05 to $5.00 every time an ad gets clicked. There are people who make thousands of dollars each month using Adsense. <br />
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Okay, so we know that traffic is very important in making money on the internet. So how do you go about getting traffic to your website? People always say that content is king, and they're right. You want to write very good articles or posts that will attract people to your site. If people like your work, they will probably come back for more and the more they come back, the more of an audience you have. They may also link to your blog from their own blog or website, which will help you site rise up the ranks of the search engines. This is the best possible thing to happen to your site because you will get even more traffic when this happens.<br />
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You can get started today writing a blog for free on wordpress or blogger. Why not get started writing awesome link-friendly content? You may be able to make some money in the near future.<br />
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Good luck in your online ventures.<br />
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<b>Author Resource:-></b> Learn how you can find high-paying <a href="http://legitonlinejobsguide.blogspot.com/">legit online jobs</a>. Read an article about finding an <a href="http://legitonlinejobsguide.blogspot.com/2008/05/legitimate-online-job-mystery-solved.html">online legitimate job</a>.<br />
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<b>Article From</b> <a href="http://www.articleslide.com/">ArticleSlide.com</a>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055143147656113.post-18607783153817078942010-07-29T11:34:00.000-07:002010-07-29T11:34:00.883-07:00<h3><span><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=oldmagads-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B000V1AX0A&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe></span>Revealed: How to Repair and Restore Your Old Lionel Trains Model Trains</h3><br />
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By: Frank Keenan<br />
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Has your Lionel train seen fresher days? Wouldn t it be good to see it chugging around on its path again, shining the comparable beauty as the day it was revealed that Christmas morning so long ago?<br />
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Repairing and reconstructing your old Lionel train can be very accomplishing. You can enjoy in the warm glowing of memories of past times, and so make new memories to go on with them!<br />
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The good thing is, you can do this yourself with just a small patience and know how! At One Time you ve mended it, holding your old train s aura is largely a topic of a dab of oil now and then in the good targets to keep it functioning smoothly.<br />
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How do you mend Lionel Trains?<br />
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The introductory step in restoring an old Lionel train is to make it all cleaned up.<br />
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Wipe it all off with a soft cloth to remove debris and stain.<br />
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You can take out rust with rust remover or sand paper. Say you see green or cranky white spots, that is oxidation, and you can get rid of it with oxidation remover.<br />
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The final part in your cleaning is to wipe down the tracks, the wheels of the cars, and any moving parts with a light oil spray. Use Q Tips soaked with the oil to get into smaller areas, like the wheels, and use a soft cloth soaked with the oil for the tracks. Buff it all up with a clean part of the cloth.<br />
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Placed a tap of the oil on whatever moving sections, and function it in so that they run smoothly and easily. You can use a toothpick to collect tiny pieces of oil for the small segments.<br />
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You can start to mending it now that it s clean.<br />
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Make sure all the pieces of the track fit together tightly. If they don t, then bend the connections back into position with average pairs of pliers. It might take a few tests to get them simply in good order, simply you should be able to get a challenging fit.<br />
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Take the bodies off of your cars, and inspect the interiors. Clean them as earlier, and reckon for broken areas. It Is actually simple to exchange these sections yourself. You can purchase them at a Lionel trains specialty storage, numerous hobby storages, or get them from Lionel trains regions catalogs. Only unscrew them and screw in the replacement part.<br />
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Lastly, does your train move? Check it after you ve cleaned it all, because built up soil and dirt could cause the link tween the train and the track to be so terrible that it retains it from running. If it s clean and still doesn t move, check to see if the plug is working. If the plug reckons Fine, it may be that the transformer wants repair or substitute.<br />
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You can find detailed statements about how to fix the transformer, and each of the different regions of Lionel trains at LionelManuals.com. They have a two CD set of complete guides, blueprints, and plots for all Lionel train ready made from 1906 through 1986. The set also takes on a areas and supplements catalogue for your convenience.<br />
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Use the repair manuals to complete any other necessary repairs for your train.<br />
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Ready And Waiting to keep your Lionel train, merely keep it clean and furbished, oil the running parts all so often, and it should present you many more yr of enjoyment!<br />
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<b>Author Resource:-></b> Do you want to learn how to repair and restore your antique lionel trains with over 2000 pages and diagrams? Visit <a href="http://www.lionelmanuals.com/" target="_blank" title="http://www.LionelManuals.com">http://www.lionelmanuals.com/</a> download repair guides, service manuals of old trains and vintage catalogs of model trains covering the years 1902-1986<br />
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<b>Article From</b> <a href="http://www.articleslide.com/">ArticleSlide.com</a>Jack Sakalauskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871812841772905445noreply@blogger.com0