Nov 27, 2012 · O scale model trains are all proportioned 1:48 to the prototype? Which is 1/48th the size of a real train? O scale conveniently works out to 1/4 inch = 1 foot. You could use 1/43 …

May 26, 2023 · A few years ago, one of our members posted that his father-in-law gave him a hard time for still playing with trains. But I don’t think there has ever been a stigma associated …

Sep 29, 2016 · AHM was my first introduction to HO trains, back in the Christmas of 1968. I still have the Penn Central C-Liner and the C&O caboose from that first set. (It never occurred to …

Jul 14, 2018 · What is the best type or brand of insulation foam sheet to use as a base or for scenery. There is some variety out there but I haven't heard this discussed. Ready to buy. …

Nov 4, 2023 · I have an O-Scale Mr and Mrs Santa Claus handcar that is going into a prop I am making. This was basically new old stock and is probably almost 30 years. 1 - What should I …

Apr 25, 2023 · Recently, I went searching for a cheap "smoke" generator, most immediately to enhance an existing camping scene, but potentially for chimney or vehicle smoke, etc. The …

Feb 24, 2022 · Gilbert prewar HO trains had universal motors and used two rail HO track. Just like postwar S gauge these train cars and engines have insulated wheels to allow operation on two …

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Nov 13, 2024 · What effect are you going for. As you know, or may not know, all model train smoke basically works the same way, vaporized mineral oil. If you're looking for black smoke, …

Mar 10, 2023 · 4) It's by far the best for running your trains at night (You know--you turn off the lights and pretend you're running your trains at night) The Zephyr Express is the worst …