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 unravel this confusing terminology. Model trains can lead ...
Some toy trains can be considered model trains and some model trains can be considered toy trains. Now let's look at the real difference between toy and model trains. The main difference is that toy trains are usually non powered trains made of wood or plastic. The earliest wooden train manufacturer in the United States ...
The hobby of operating and collecting model trains is a growing business. There a so many manufactures out there, the likes include, Lionel, Bachmann, LGB, Marklin, Marx, American Flyer, Aristo-Craft and K-line just name a few. There are also sizes to fit all types of hobby rooms such as, HO Scale, O ...
Marklin Trains represent the European model of the model toy train manufactured by Marklin. Marklin is the German based toy giant and is the oldest manufacturer of the model electric toy train in the world. At present there are other prototype of the Marklin trains manufactured in other America and other countries. Marklin manufactures model ...