Model Trains For Beginners Plr Ebook

Ebook Table Of Contents

1. The Beginners Buying Guide for Model Trains ……………………………………………………… 2
2. What a Basic Model Train Set Contains ……………………………………………………………….. 3
3. Train and Track – What Else is Needed?……………………………………………………………….. 4
4. How to Choose Your Model Train Scale ………………………………………………………………. 6
5. Why You Should Keep to the Same Gauge…………………. Error! Bookmark not defined.
6. Starting off on the Right Track- Model Train Gauges …………………………………………….. 7
7. Shopping Tips for Model Train Beginners…………………………………………………………… 10
8. Two-Rail vs. Three-Rail Tracks…………………………………………………………………………. 11
9. How to Plan the Perfect Layout …………………………………………………………………………. 14
10. What are Knuckle Couplers? …………………………………………………………………………….. 15
11. How to get Model Train Scenery……………………………………………………………………….. 17
12. Making Model Train Layouts More Realistic ………………………………………………………. 18
13. Tips for Taking your Model Train Display to Shows …………………………………………….. 19
14. Gifts for Model Train Lovers…………………………………………………………………………….. 21
15. Model Train Fan Clubs and Organizations…………………………………………………………… 22

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1. The Beginners Buying Guide for Model Trains

Do adults ever truly grow up? Not really; we just change our toys. Many men fall in love with miniature trains and spend countless hours building detailed layouts and playing with the trains and other elements. To their credit it takes a great deal of patience and many skills to produce the kinds of layouts that they love.

It is ideal for those who want to explore the wonders of technology, for those who like traveling and for those who are fond of building. How do you get started? First you need to buy a model train and set up your railroad. Use some practical advice on how to make the best choice for you.

It is up to you to decide on the type of model train to buy. The choice is huge so it is essential to take your preferences and taste into account. Many modelers choose 19th century locomotives and passenger and freight cars. Indeed, it is very romantic to go back to the origins of railroad transport. Now you can even get model trains with engines that are powered by steam. There are those hobbyists who prefer pre-war 20th century trains. The beginning of the century was a time of great technological progress so there are many great locomotives from that era to pick from.

The modern model trains are quite popular for their futuristic designs and for the fast speed that they develop. You will love to discover the technologies behind them as well. You can go for a Japanese bullet train or for one of the latest British electric trains. There are some great examples currently used in Germany as well. If you are not sure what is right for you exactly, you should consider getting a model of one of the most famous trains in the world such as the British Brighton Belle, Coronation and Manchester Pullman, the Swiss Glacier Express, the Japanese Tsubame bullet train, the American Union Pacific or the iconic Orient Express, which has been described widely in fiction.

Think of how you want your model train to be powered in advance. Most sets come with power packs which are ready to use. You can buy such a pack separately as well. You may also want to consider getting a computer controlled model. Digital command control systems are widely available and are becoming more affordable.