http://6c2c62e0gwg14ve0o2kgw1-6s6.hop.clickbank.net/Model trains are a hobby that can provide a lifetime of fun and excitement for people of any age! But talking about model trains is like talking about people. They come in every shape, size, color, cost, and for any use you can imagine.
One of the main distinctions between model trains is their gauge. While the gauge of a model train can be used to translate roughly to the size of the model, it really has to do with the size of the rail the model is made to travel on. More specifically, the gauge refers to the distance between the two main rails, in scale, that the train travels on. There are many different gauge designations. Some of them, from smallest to largest, include: Z, N, HO, O, and G. For instance, a Z-scale train set, including the rails, trains, cars and even landscaping can be made to fit in a briefcase! A G scale model train is often seen in outdoor displays at places like arboretums and seasonal displays. In fact, a Z-scale model train engine can be so small that a Z-scale engine can sometimes actually fit in the funnel (smokestack) of a G-scale engine!
So when choosing a scale while becoming involved in the model train hobby, it is important to know how much space you will have available to build your layouts.
Another factor that is critical to consider when starting out in the model train hobby is whether your trains will be used as toys or as a serious hobby. Since model trains come in all price ranges, knowing how the trains will be used and overpaying or underpaying will not be a problem. This may seem like a off beat concept but the reality is that since the price, quality and value of different model trains varies so greatly, it is easy to make a mistake. You don't want to purchase a detailed ptototypical engine model with exacting detail and costing hundreds or thousands of dollars for a young child or even someone just starting out in the hobby. It is best to get equipment that fits the application.
For instance, when buying a train set for a young child, one can visit a local toy store and find a nice selection and variety of train sets built specifically for children. Give one of these sets to a serious model train hobbyist, and it could provide much less appreciation. In the second instance, you may want to visit a local shop that specializes in model trains and seek some direction. You could also research on the Internet as there are literally hundreds of sites dedicated to this great hobby.
Be warned, though. Model trains are a hobby that is extremely addictive! It can provide valuable lessons in everything from model building to Geometry to Physics and beyond. But most of all a model train hobby can provide a lifetime of fun!
Design and build your own model train layout.
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