Discover Model Trains
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Title: Discover Model Trains Word Count: 590 Summary: Model train manufacturers have done a great job of recreating life siz e trains as realistic models. And t hey’ve been doing it since the late 19th century when electric model t rains first appeared. Take a moment to discover the magic of model tra ins. Germany is where it all began when Marklin introduced their full line of model trains back in 1891. Their first trains were based on earlier toy models and were available in t hree scales. They were made from ti n and were very c... Keywords: model trains Article Body: Model train manufacturers have done a great job of recreating life siz e trains as realistic models. And t hey’ve been doing it since the late 19th century when electric model t rains first appeared. Take a moment to discover the magic of model tra ins. Germany is where it all began when Marklin introduced their full line of model trains back in 1891. Their first trains were based on earlier toy models and were available in t hree scales. They were made from ti n and were very crude, but they wer e a great success. Then, in 1901, Joshua Cowen entered the market with Lionel trains. Lio nel would soon come to dominate the model train market in America. Of course there were other companie s that came on board with their own lines of model trains. Ives, Ameri can Flyer, and Marx all introduced model trains. Because model trains are so interac tive they are a great choice for ch ildren and adults. Even the younges t children can enjoy them. It’s not uncommon for adults to recall thei r first train when talking about th eir fondest childhood memories. Lionel was quick to recognize the i mportance of starting train collect ors at a young age and that’s why t hey’ve got wooden train sets for ag es 4 to 6. By the age of 8, kids ar e ready to be introduced to S scale , G scale, and the ever popular HO scale electric trains. And the hobb y continues into adult life. Of cou rse expanding on your model trains is just a matter of time, money, cr eativity, and space. There are several different scales of model trains to choose from to f it your space, budget, and personal preferences. For example, if you a re limited by space you can choose one of the smaller scales. Here are some of the most popular scale cho ices you have. 1. Z Scale is a 1:220 ratio. It is tiny and highly detailed, and is an excellent choice if you have limit ed space. 2. N Scale is a 1:160 ratio. It is the second smallest scale available and it’s a great choice for the ho bbyist that want to be able to inco rporate scenery and longer trains. 3. HO Scale is a 1:87 ratio. It is probably the most popular scale of model train. There is an endless su pply of trains, cars, tracks, build ings, and scenery. The detail on HO is good and a fabulous setup can b e put together in a reasonable amou nt of space. 4. S Scale is a 1:64 ratio. It is l arger than the HO and is popular am ong those with plenty of room. It i s the scale of American Flyer produ cts. 5. O Scale is a 1:48 ratio. It is a popular choice for young children because they are able to easily han dle them. Lionel carries a full lin e of O scale for the young ones. 6. G Scale is a 1:22.5 ratio. It is the perfect choice for the garden set up. Bachmann, L.G.B, and Aristo -Craft all make G scale trains. To put together your model train yo u will need at least one engine alo ng with some train cars. You can de cide whether you want passenger car s or freight cars. And of course yo u will need train track. The type o f track and how much track you’ll n eed is a personal choice. You’ll also need a transformer to p rovide the electricity to your trai n. Then all that’s left is the scen ery you want. Choose trees, tunnels , people, signals, or a host of oth er items. If you are looking for a fun and re warding hobby, why not discover the magic of model trains?
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