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
Can you use a DCC fitted model train with a standard analogue controller?
I am planning on using a dcc fitted train on a standard ‘oo’ guage layout with an Analogue controller…
Is this a bad idea? Will it work?
Thank you!
Answer I believe you have to change the address to “00″ or “0000″
But, check the maual for your chip.
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
What exactly are Hall Effect Sensors? How exactly are they useful in a Maglev Train Model?
Okay, I am totally into electrodynamics stuff eversince i got introduced to the topic few months back. I gotta do something for my K12 project and i thought i could do Maglev. As far as I’ve understood, there are two major methods of building a model maglev – 1. the superconductor method 2. the linear motor method. The superconductor method is way too expensive for a school project so i am left with the Linear Motor method. Now, there are many kids in my school who have done Maglev that work mechanically (by giving an push the train kinda runs), the easiest and the cheapest way to make a train. So mine’s gotta be the higher end one. So mine will be an ‘automatic’ (powered by cells) model, and also intelligent to some extent. So i searched books and the internet and i found this extremely common method to do it – it requires this this device called as ‘Hall Effect Sensor”. Will be glad if someone tells all about this thing. Thanks a ton in advance!!
Please check:
http://amasci.com/maglev/linmot.html
Answer From looking at your Additional Details link, it appears that designer is simply using the Hall Sensor as a switch to know when to change the polarity of the magnetic field levitating the car.
Hall Effect Sensors are devices designed to measure the strength and direction of a magnetic field and then convert that measurement into a voltage. They utilize the Hall Effect (wikipedia link in Sources). Basically, you apply a voltage across a wide conductor. As the current flows, the electrons experience the force of the magnetic field which causes them to bend slightly. This makes them bunch up along one side of the conductor, and creates a potential difference between that side and the side opposite it. A Hall Effect Sensor then outputs the voltage across the sides (probably amplified). In this way you can get a good reading of both the strength of the magnetic field the sensor is in (by seeing how big the potential difference is), and which direction it is (by seeing which way the potential difference goes).
In the link provided in the Additional Details section of the question, the modeller is building a track of magnets that alternate polarity. That is, as you travel down the track you will see a section of, say North polarity, followed by a section of South polarity. Now, the problem is that as your maglev train moves down the track, the polarity it needs to generate to continue to levitate changes. If it didn’t change, it’d get half a section down the track, see inverted polarities and immediately be attracted.
The Hall Effect Sensor is used to switch the polarity of the levitating train as it passes down the track. So the modeller has wired some circuitry so that when the sensor sees a North polarity, it makes the train also generate a North polarity, and since like polarities repel, the train levitates. As the train moves down the track, the sensor will see the next section as a South polarity, and switch the train over to a South polarity as well.
If tuned appropriately, you could probably get the train to move on its own by having the Hall Sensor offset just slightly from the train. That way as the train moves, it’ll be attracted just a little bit to the section of track in front of it, and repelled a bit more by the section of track behind.
Edit: Whoops! I almost forgot the wikipedia link.
Edit2: On further examination of the link to the project details, I retract my section about using it to keep the train floating. It appears that the Hall Sensor is used only in the drive train section, so it’d work like I describe in the paragraph above the first edit.
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
I want to start a model train set. I want to know which is better HO or N scale? Also I would like to know….
…if you can buy a piece that bends upward to go from low to high? Any info is appreciated! I am 14 and I am very interested in model trains.
Answer The scale you pick depends on what you are trying to do and how much space you have. HO scale is bigger and the most common choice among model train hobbyists. It is usually easier to buy trains, cars, buildings, etc. for HO and you can get more specialized easier with HO. For example, if you want a train set with just Pennsylvania Railroad cars and trains, or if you want a model layout depicting the 1940′s, you probably want to use HO scale. N scale is nice if you are limited on space or are looking to model just a small layout with no specific theme or era. The supplies for N scale tend to be more expensive and are more limited in availability or variety.
As for your second question, I think you want to know how to elevate your track so you can cross over a road or another track. If that is the case then there are several options. Depending on how high you wanted to make it and how quickly it would need to rise, you clould always custom build this yourself. Just make sure that before you build anything permanent, that a train and its cars will work on it.
There are tressel or mountain kits available at many train hobby stores that will help you do this as well. Since these offer clear instructions on how to set them up, this is your best bet if you are new to model railroading.
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
What is agood gradient percentage for HO scale model train setups?
I measured everything out and got a 6.6% grade. Is that acceptable?
Answer Yes, make sure your locos can pull the loads though. It will tke some trial and error but that’s part of the hobby. Most full size railroads only have about 3 % grades. HO just doesn’t have the room to have such a low %. Make sure your traction wheels and track are clean.
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
I want to start a model train set. I want to know which is better HO or N scale? Also I would like to know….
…if you can buy a piece that bends upward to go from low to high? Any info is appreciated! I am 14 and I am very interested in model trains.
Answer The scale you pick depends on what you are trying to do and how much space you have. HO scale is bigger and the most common choice among model train hobbyists. It is usually easier to buy trains, cars, buildings, etc. for HO and you can get more specialized easier with HO. For example, if you want a train set with just Pennsylvania Railroad cars and trains, or if you want a model layout depicting the 1940′s, you probably want to use HO scale. N scale is nice if you are limited on space or are looking to model just a small layout with no specific theme or era. The supplies for N scale tend to be more expensive and are more limited in availability or variety.
As for your second question, I think you want to know how to elevate your track so you can cross over a road or another track. If that is the case then there are several options. Depending on how high you wanted to make it and how quickly it would need to rise, you clould always custom build this yourself. Just make sure that before you build anything permanent, that a train and its cars will work on it.
There are tressel or mountain kits available at many train hobby stores that will help you do this as well. Since these offer clear instructions on how to set them up, this is your best bet if you are new to model railroading.
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
Anyone know a HO Model Train Expert/Addict?
I have acquired a collection of 1950-1960 HO scale model train cars. They are not assembled; each in thier original boxes; along with bridges; tracks and ALL the little parts and pieces; even landscape materials. I need a link to help determine thier value. Any real help will be sooooo much appreciated!!!!
Answer Contact Mike at psimillard@yahoo.com,avid modeler for 20 plus years,does nothing but HO modeling,master craftsman builder,Buy’s and sells HO train Materials,will help you with no problems,and no charge.
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
What do model train sets and women’s breasts have in common?
Well, both are intended for children, but it’s the fathers that always end up playing with them.
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
Is Obama building the 8bil. railway system because he never got the Walthers model train set for Christmas?
I heard George W. Bush’s father wouldn’t let him play with toy soldiers.
Answer And your parents never got you the George Carlin how to be a stand up comic book either?
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
Where can I find a complete model train set?
It’s for a gift for an older man, who used to collect trains. I know nothing about model trains, but instead of asking him, I wanted to make it a complete surprise.
Can anyone help me find something that’s complete, so I don’t have to do crazy figuring what goes with what? I’m willing to spend a few hundred dollars, or slightly more. Could this get me something decent quality???
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Answer To find a great model train set. just go to a local hobby store. If not that let me give you some links to follow.
:http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/751-32
:http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/751-31
:http://www.lionel.com/Products/Findex.cfm
Lionel is a bigger gauge, but no clue what gauge your looking for
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
What is the standard track size for a HO Model Train?
I have been given a size HO model train as a birthday present and I would like to build a model railroad in my garden. I am a newbie and I want to start buying materials but I have no idea what size track to buy. I would like to know what is the standard size track for a size HO model train?
Answer Model Railroad TRACK has three primary measurements:
1) Scale – is the ratio of the model to the real thing: in HO scale, the model is 1:87 the model is 1/87th the size of the real thing
2) Gauge – Gauge is the distance between the rails, and the standard gauge in North America is 4′ 8 ½”. (that means in HO scale, the rails are 0.649 inches (16.5 mm).
3) Code – is the height of the rails. Mainline rails are taller than spur and yard rails. In HO, the two primary “code” sizes are 83 and 100.
HO railroading isn’t particularly given to outdoor use.
Here is a link to the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA), the US standards group, which has great information: http://www.nmra.org/
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
Where in atlanta GA can i buy a model train car?
I need a model train car not really a whole set . Any of my fellow ATLiens know where to buy one????
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
will a 2-8-2 ho scale model train steam locomotive work on a 18 inch curve radius?
I have a ho scale model train layout with an 18 inch curve radius that I just finished building and I would like to know if a 2-8-2 ho scale steam locomotive will work on my layout
Answer Most of these locomotives are designed to run on 22′ plus curves and it is recommended that they are oprerated on such curves. All that said, however, they do run on 18′ curves. The manufacturer does not recommend it, but they can. Slightly bigger chance of derailing though, but with properly aligned tracks and joints properly smoothed out, you should be OK. You might want to consider slowing them down in curves if you have issues with derailment.
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
What Kind of Train track is this and what kind of Model trains can you use for this track?
I was wondering what kind of model train track is this in the photo
and what kind of model trains you can use for this track?http://images.usatoday.com/life/_photos/2004/09/28/inside-dvd-mrrogers2.jpg
And what is the Name of this kind of track
My Train store has some i was just wondering what is the Name of it
Answer G scacle, hand layed and good for street running
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
Can you fly a model helicopter on a train?
my friend and i at work have a bet.
the question: can you take-off a model helicopter on a moving train and make it hover on the spot
my answer is: yes because its in the train and everything in the train moves at the same speed.
my friends answer is: that the helicopter will take off and smash into the back of the train
who is right?
please give your explenation
thanks
Answer Fun question! As has been pointed out, there are a number of unspecified variables here, but I would have to say that you’re right in any case.
*Case 1=Enclosed car. If you are in an enclosed train car, then you, your friend, and the seats, and the floor, and the model helicopter, and everything else in that car is moving at the same speed as the train. This includes the air in the train car. (It’s because you AND the air are moving along with the car that you don’t feel any wind so long as the car is enclosed.) In this case, the helicopter can lift off and hover just as it would in a no-wind situation outdoors at a park.
(And, technically, even at the park you’re in a similar situation: The earth is rotating at something like 800 miles per hour–more or less, depending on location. So, if your friend were right, then as soon as the helicopter lifted off in the park, it would disappear at more than the speed of sound! This doesn’t happen, though, because the air in the atmosphere rotates through space along with the surface of the planet.)
Case 2=Flatbed car. If you are on a flatbed train car, then you, your friend, and the “floor,” and the model helicopter are still moving at the same speed as the train, but you are ALSO moving forward through the air. In this case, if the helicopter lifts off without compensation for the “wind” created by the train’s movement, it will indeed seem to fly in the direction opposite the train’s movement. (It will be hovering over a single spot on the ground, but not a single spot over the train.) BUT, if the pilot of the helicopter compensates for the “wind” created by the train’s movement, then the helicopter will take off and hover over a single spot on the train–though someone standing beside the tracks would see the train moving foward and the helicopter flying forward above the train car at the same speed.
(In reality, there are very few outdoor flying days with absolutely no wind, so most hovering actually requires compensating for wind. This means that technically most “hovering” helicopters are flying foward, or sideways, or backward, through wind in order to stay over a single spot on the ground.)
To sum up, I think that you’re right in either case. In the first case, you would be right because in an enclosed car there would be no wind which would affect the helicopter. In the second case, you would also be right because on a open car, the helicopter wouldn’t be “hovering” if the pilot didn’t compensate for the wind in order to maintain position over a single spot.
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
How and what is the process of making Model train tooling?
It is made from solid steel blocks , but what ic the “cutting” process and how is it cut? and how is re or up graded tooling done?
Answer Oh, nowadays it’s all CNC. Model up the part you want in SolidWorks or AutoCAD, then through some toolpath software, and to a CNC mill like this
A half hour later, perfect mold.
Or more likely a messed up mold, fix the model or fix the toolpaths, and repeat til you get it right.
