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...
Here are some LED Light Frequently Asked Questions Why Switch to LED’s?There are many reasons to switch to LED’s instead of regular incandescent lighting! LED’s do not get hot like an incandescent, so you...
Polymer Clay - The Versatile Medium Polymer clay is made of polymer polyvinyl chloride. It does not contain clay minerals; it only shares the name to reflect that both can exhibit plasticity characteristics....
Polymer clay Fairies Polymer clay canes Polymer clay beads Polymer clay is a polymer compound. It's not a true clay - clay is fine particles of silicate suspended in water, but polymer clay is fine...
Thought this guide might be useful to all comic collectors as a quick reference to hunting down the First Appearance of their favorite Hero or Villain. I will update it on a regular basis. Catch any errors,...
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...
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...
Hello Everyone: I have seen a lot of people purchase HO scale rolling stock and engines, some with satisfaction and some with disappointment. So I decided to post my general rule of thumb to kinda help...
Model Trains HobbiesLocomotives and rolling stock p 1. What should I look for in buying an engine? Are more expensive engines better? Modelers should consider these elements: realism, running capabilities, and...