There are two (2) main types of couplers that n-gauge train manufacturers install on their train cars and engines. the oldeer type found on the original Aurora Poatage Stamp trains were made by Arnold Rapido...
Tips and techniques for listing model railroad equipment for sale on eBay, learned from listing hundreds of items. When listing a piece of model railroading equipment on eBay, keep in mind that in this arena,...
Many of our customers ask us what the difference is between DCC and analog or regular engines. A regular analog engine receives its power and movement commands from the track. If the power is on, it moves, and...
The following information is provided to help understand some of the terms and other descriptions of parts and related items. RFG also prints several booklets and manuals, that have more detailed information....
HO scale track is made in two (2) different "codes". Code 83 is the most realistic scale for HO track - it is 0.083" high. It has a shorter height profile than code 100. Code 100 is 0.100" high. You can tell...
Non-hobbiest sellers often do not know what "scale" their model railroad items are and place them in the wrong ebay category. In addition, many model railroad equipment manufacturers produce identical models...
Ok Heres the deal......HO trains auctions (the cheap toy stuff)1. Sellers need to take pics of the underside of Locomotives and rolling stock so buyers can id the chassis/brand.2. I dont know if it runs means...
People who do not collect or operate toy trains and model railroads often do not understand the different sizes and scales that are available. This guide can help you to determine what you have so that you can...
Early Windup (235) The all time most popular MARX steam streamliner is the Marx Canadian Pacific style locomotive. It was made from 1936 to 1952. An amazing 403,000 plus production units of this design have...
HO (literally Half-O Gauge) Scale is somewhere around 1/87th to 1/64th in size. About the size of a typical Matchbox toy. An English designed AC Electrically Powered, 'Vibrating' Slot Race Car literally...