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Why Lionel Trains Continue to Grow

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Despite Joshua Lion Cowen’s belief in the value of his Lionel toy trains and the success that it will eventually enjoy, he most certainly would not have imagined that the popularity of his products continue to be strong today, especially given the revival in model train collecting in recent years. Lionel model trains were a pioneer in the model train and railroad business, and gained a strong foothold in the industry due to its impeccable attention to detail and quality, partly because of the large group of skilled toy train craftsmen that Cowen employed for his business. This attention to detail spawned countless Lionel ... Read Full Story

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Model Railroad Set Terminology for Beginners

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Model railroads can be play toys, but they can also be a lifelong hobby. Just as every occupation has its own specific terminology, so does every hobby. Model railroading is no different. Many of the terms used in railroading are also used in the modeling world, but there are also some terms that are unique to the world of the model railroad. To a beginner just starting out, the terminology may seem as strange as a foreign language; understanding that language can be the key to enjoying and being a successful modeler. Whether you consider your models a long term pastime, or short-term play ... Read Full Story

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Benefits of Model Scale Trains Toys Hobby

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Looking for a fun, engaging, and family-oriented hobby? One possibility is setting up your own home railroad with model scale trains. It’s definitely a step up from collecting Thomas the Tank Engine toys, which is where many families start with their lifelong passion for choo-choos. There are countless possibilities, from a modest circle track and single train, to an elaborate vista populated by homes, people, animals, and criss-crossing trains. It’s easy to get started – it takes a single locomotive and a few pieces of track. Kids and adults both find it fascinating to watch trains toys traveling around, making that familiar clickety-clack. Creating ... Read Full Story

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Guide to Adding Ground Cover to Lionel Train Set Layouts

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The first step in adding ground cover to a Lionel train set is choosing the season you wish to display. Winter ground cover will obviously be different from summer. Even fall and spring ground covers will be markedly different. Consider the look you wish to achieve for your Lionel train set. Winter ground cover generally includes a facsimile of snow. Snow can be created by using virtually any white powder, such as baking soda, flour, dry plaster, or even white marble dust. Sprinkle your white powder around your train set , then mist it with a 1:1 mixture of white glue and water, with ... Read Full Story

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Lionel Trains Polar Express Train Set O Gauge

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The Lionel Trains Polar Express Train set is a wonderful Christmas gift for young and old alike. This beautifully styled and crafted train set recalls memories of yesteryear and Christmas past. It's based on the book and movie 'Polar Express' and would be loved by children looking for their first train set or by older train collectors. The set is fairly easy to assemble, and is a great gift that the whole family can enjoy together for many years. Please note, this is the O-gauge train set. Read Full Story

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SCR not to acquire carriages in Poland for Armenia-Turkey railroad...

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ South Caucasian Railways (SCR) denied rumors on its intentions to acquire freight carriages in Poland for Armenia-Turkey railroad. “We were shocked by the news. There’s no need to purchase carriages,” South Caucasian Railways ...

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