Bachmann Trains The Frontiersman Ready-to-Run N Scale Train Set American 4-4-0 steam locomotive and tender 4 Freight cars and bobber caboose 34″ x 24″ oval of nickel silver E-Z Track Power pack and speed controller Illustrated instruction manual The early railroads were instrumental in opening vast tracts of American land for settlement and development. Moving [...]

The Bachmann Model Train Model railroading hobby started for almost centuries ago and still keeps on going strong up until today. And since the hobby started, there is one company that was always there by the side of the hobbyists. The Bachmann Industries is the name of the company that I was talking about. Amongst [...]

Toy Model Trains – An Overview Some model trains can be extremely expensive and are too delicate for children, but toy model trains are the perfect way to introduce children to this wonderful hobby. They are less expensive than other types of trains, and they are generally sturdier and easier to use. Many toy model [...]

A Simplified Explanation of Model Train Scale If you are new to the fascinating world of replica trains the terms model train scale and gauge may be confusing, at times they almost seem interchangeable. What follows though, is a simplified explanation of replica trains and their scales and gauges (referring to track size) to help [...]

Sorting Out Model Train Scale Model scale is the ratio between the model and prototype. This sounds very simple, but when it comes to model trains it can get very complicated. Let’s try to sort out the model train scale of the N, HO, O, and G scale trains. Also, we will look at the [...]

Finding The Best HO Brass Model Trains Opportunities When an individual has an opportunity to start a collection, the very first thing they normally do is try to find a excellent resource that will provide them all the information they may need to start their selection.   Once they have achieved a high level of knowledge [...]