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...
When N scale model trains first appeared on the hobby scene in the late 1950's a new coupler was introduced for this scale. This coupler which we refer to as a "Rapido" style coupler is a...
HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU SEEN A TRAIN LAYOUT,AT A LOCAL HOBBY SHOP,TOY STORE, MAGAZINE, ETC AND WISHED YOU HAD ROOM TO BUILD YOUR OWN DREAM LAYOUT? WELL I'LL BET YOU DO HAVE THE ROOM ! ENTER N SCALE TRAINS -...
Collecting early N-scale? eBay is about the only place where you can find the earliest N-scale items. I will describe the beginnings of N scale here, but please read all the way down, because you have to know...
Toys Hobbies Model RR, Trains N Scale Micro-Trains Line (MTL)It can be difficult to know how much to bid or where to set a price for Micro Train cars. The tips I will cover in this guide apply equally to both...
As a regular buyer from Australia who is in the 'club scene', I constantly talk people who are turned off buying from eBay by the prices quoted for shipping ex-USA. I guess some things need to be kept in...
I could not help but notice that some overseas sellers from Hong Kong and China list alleged ''n scale figures and scenery ''on ebay and try to pass it off as n-scale size. Those auctions should be reported to...
Prior to bidding on any item be sure to make sure the seller will accept your personal check. If in doubt, ASK as I have done. You'll be rather suprised, many sellers will accept personal checks provided...
High Speed N scale engines and cars are made for static display. Their trucks and couplers are not suitable for running on a layout. The engines are dummies.High Speed, or High Speed Metal Products is a brand...
A rail joiner is a piece of metal that joins the ends of two rails together. Rail joiners are made of soft metal and can be difficult to use if you are not experienced with them. This guide will help you be...