Trains O Scale - Building Structures

This is part one in the FREE series on how to add structures to your O Scale Train layout.

"This will be all about how to build the buildings of your model train set and all of the different options available on how to integrate them into your trains o scale layout. Although the techniques I am talking about can be used on your model train layout regardless of the scale and gauge you must take into the consideration that your buildings must fit your train scale. There is no point buying an trains o scale building set and constructing it in your HO Scale train set, as it will be out of proportion."

 

Trains O Scale

Train Show to be held Feb. 26-27 at J.B. Owens

EASLEY — The Central Railway Model and Historical Association Inc. will have its 15th Annual Train Show on Feb. 26-27 at the J.B. Owens Sports Complex, Bagwell Gymnasium, 111 Walkers Way, Easley.

Children younger than 10 will be admitted free with an adult.

Vendors will offer an assortment of train memorabilia, operating model trains including live steam, and a selection of fun activities for children. This year’s show will bring in train vendors from eight different states.

In addition to the over 200 dealer tables, a model of Thomas the Tank and James the Red Engine will be on hand for children to operate, while a full-size motor car will be available for kids to have their photograph taken on for free.

The event on Feb. 26 will be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Feb. 27 from noon until 5 p.m.

For more information and tickets, visit  www.crmha.org

Night Trains - If your in town get and see this!

This looks like a wonderful museum (St Paul, Minnesota) its model train layouts but at night. Which gives a really romantic feel.

 

Each Saturday night from November through February, we turn down the lights and let the layout come alive in its own magical way.

Buildings and street lights glow warmly, setting the scene for specially lighted models of vintage passenger trains. The town of Mattlin is buried in a blizzard, and throughout the layout are miniature Christmas lights and decorations.

 

Official Page

 

Not Your Ordinary Train Set....

This is a fantastic article and the numbers are staggering. Its a shame there arent any pictures. I will have a scout and see if I can find some for you.

 

Here are some numbers that help explain why jaws drop at the first sight of the model-train set that tech entrepreneur Peter Hambling is having built in the basement of his Medina family home:

• The train set uses 4,000 feet of track, 20 miles of wiring, 150 sheets of plywood, more than 50 pounds of wood screws, 15 gallons of Elmer's glue, 2,000 pounds of plaster, 120 train passenger cars, 350 freight cars, 80 locomotives and 40,000 miniature trees ranging from 1 to 20 inches tall.

• To accommodate the project, Hambling had a contractor dig out and build a 3,200-square-foot basement where there used to be a crawl space.

• The mammoth train set is in "the top 10 percent" in size in the country, says Neil Besougloff, editor of Model Railroader magazine. He says that guys (and it's almost always guys, who're "attracted to the construction, mechanical and technical aspects") who have the means might use "sprawling ranch houses with basements" for the large sets.

Read the rest at seattle times: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014260455_modeltrain18m.html

Greeley model train museum

You build a model train display inside a museum using the creativity and guidance of Dave Trussell and more than 27,000 hours of volunteer assistance. 

The Greeley Freight Station Museum is home to the Oregon, California and Eastern Railroad. The largest model train display in the western United States, this massive display is housed in a 9,500-square-foot museum located at 10th Street and Seventh Avenue.

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Model train show and swap is planned for April 9

The Ozarks Model Railroad Association's 32nd Annual Model Train Show and Swap will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 9, 2011, at Springfield Catholic High School, 2340 S. Eastgate. Arrive early to take advantage of the bargains.

 

The show features railroad memorabilia and lots of model trains for sale including HO, N, O and G scale. Visitors also will find portable model railroads, a model contest, how-to clinics, a home layout tour and food swap tables. Door prizes will be awarded.

 

Admission is $6 at the door. Children under 12 are free with a paid adult. A family-pak admission is $10.

 

Table space is still available. For more information contact Gary Mills at (417) 725-1433.

 

Club meetings are held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. with a business meeting on the second Tuesday. Visitors are always welcome at their storefront at 424 W. Commercial, Springfield. For additional information phone Ron Williams at (417) 883-5350 or send an e-mail here.

Holy Sh*t this is a deal! Craigslist again!

Seriously Guys this is an obsolute steal, you really have gotta keep your eye on craigslist. These would be buying even if you didnt want them, just to sell them on.

I don't live in the states so I cant take advantage of this (its not my listing ;) )

HO Model Trains For Sale -- NIB, Less than 50% Retail - $1 (fremont / union city / newark)

 

Details below, listing here: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/tag/2213069086.html

- All items are new in in the box -- locomotives only test run 
- Pickup in Fremont (Mission San Jose area), or arrange to meet in Fremont or Sunnyvale/Mt. View 
- Other items (NIB) are available as well -- more detailed list available upon request 

ATLAS Master Series Gold ($120 each) 
DC/DCC; Quantum Sound 
Item #9617 DASH 8-40CW Santa Fe #834 
Item #9616 DASH 8-40CW Santa Fe #824 
Item #9682 DASH 8-40CW CSX “Spirit of America” #7812 
Item #7707 Train Master SP #4802 
Item #9430 MP-15DC SP #2693 
Item #9448 MP-15DC UP #1346 
Item #9644 DASH 8-40CW CSX “YN3” #7318 
Item #9866 DASH 8-32BHW Amtrak California #2052 
Item #9639 DASH 8-40CW BNSF #907 

KATO Locomotives ($50 each) 
DC; No DCC, No Sound 
37-6472 AC4400CW Canadian Pacific #9567 
37-6473 AC4400CW Canadian Pacific #9516 
37-6552 F40PH Amtrak #391 

KATO Bi-Level Passenger Car ($20 each; $50 for set) 
35-6021 Amtrak 4-Window Cab Coach 
35-6031 Amtrak 4-Window Coach 
35-6031 Amtrak 4-Window Coach 

Intermountain Railway Step-Up Coach ($25 each; $60 for set) 
TSP 4810-01 ATSF Car #528 
TSP 4810-02 ATSF Car #531 
TSP 4810-04 ATSF Car #536 

Walthers P-S SP Commuter Car ($15 each; $60 for set) 
932-5971 Southern Pacific (Two Tone Gray) 
932-5971 Southern Pacific (Two Tone Gray) 
932-5972 Southern Pacific (Gray) 
932-5972 Southern Pacific (Gray) 
932-5972 Southern Pacific (Gray) 

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