Thomas The Tank Trains

Collect and Play: Have Fun With a Toy Hobby

Admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:29:07 +0000

Many men love trains and never outgrow them like Thomas The Train, some fashionable lionel trains, and still others go for antique or decorative Locomotives. Often an interest in trains will spill over into a craft interest, as the train lover begins to craft train sets and accessories for favorite train. Sometimes the hobbyist becomes [...]

The History Of Model Railroading

Admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:25:08 +0000

Over a century ago, the first train was assembled. Model railroading has become much more then child’s play. Collectors are serious about this hobby so much so that the art of collecting has been passed on from generation to generation. It is not uncommon for someone today to have in their possession a model railroading [...]

Train Museums | museum trains

Admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:20:08 +0000

The emergence of trains played a significant role in the industrial revolution. With the advances in technology that took place over time, trains have become faster and more fuel efficient. Yet there is a place in our history books for those older model locomotives. It is also very interesting to discover the history behind [...]

Model Railroading Train Scales

Admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:53:15 +0000

When you get into model railroading, you quickly learn about model train scales. Every model train that is produced has a scale letter associated with it, such as: HO, O and so forth. The scale let’s you know how true to life it is and more importantly, the physical size of the train itself. [...]

Dinner Trains

Admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:38:10 +0000

Going out to dinner with your partner or spouse is a great way to spend some time together. If you have jobs and children then you realize just how important it is for you to be able to spend some quality time alone enjoying each others company. To help make [...]

Collectible Trains

Admin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:26:03 +0000

Children of all ages seem to enjoy playing with trains, but may adults do as well. They may not be playing with them though as much as they are collecting them. There are true train collectors and then there are those who want to simply make a fun hobby out of [...]

The Rail Tracks for Trains to Operate Along

Admin — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:32:02 +0000

Trains are a very resourceful type of transportation that move thousands of tons of materials annually. There are also trains that transport people to various locations for business or leisurely travel. This is all possible with the use of rail tracks that guide the train along the determined route.

In order to ensure a [...]

Mystery Trains

Admin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:32:03 +0000

Trains have a very exciting feeling that comes with them. If you enjoy solving mysteries then you may find a mystery train is a fun way to spend your time. You can make reservations with a group of your friends or you can go alone and meet new people who share your same interests. [...]

Children and Trains

Admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:26:06 +0000

Children have always fallen in love with trains, both boys and girls. They seem to have a type of magic about them. Children often get excited when they see and hear a train passing by. It can be fun to have one going over you on a bridge or passing one on the highway [...]

The Duties of a Train Control and Signal Inspector

Admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:48:21 +0000

There is plenty of work to be done behind the scenes to ensure trains are able to operate correctly. One of the jobs with the most responsibility is that of a train control and signal inspector. They work hard to ensure the signals at all of the railroad crossings are working properly. This is [...]