Size comparison of scales - Model Train Forum
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 size …
Does anybody else think that the negative stigma of model trains …
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 with model/toy …
AHM TRAINS, REMEMBER? - Model Train Forum
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 me to question …
What type of foam to use. - Model Train Forum
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. Thanks
Ultrasonic "smoke" generator? - Model Train Forum
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 $50 price tag for …
dc and ac - Model Train Forum
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 rail …
Smoke Fluid., | Model Train Forum
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, forget about it. …
DC vs AC motors - Model Train Forum
Sep 12, 2020 · For model trains, the #1 difference. There is no cruise control option for AC (Pulmore) motors, but there are several ways to do it with can motors, either flywheel tach tapes or back-EMF …
Building a simple (and hopefully easy) O guage ... - Model Train Forum
Dec 15, 2023 · The DCS protosound 2 trains are controlled with a remote. The pictures below are 3 years old. I moved and decided to switch from MTH DCS O to HO DCC. I decided to keep most of …
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