Model Trains Mth
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MTH 20-93423 50′ Box Car Canadian National (#419588) $49.99 |
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MTH 20-93423 50′ Box Car Canadian National (#419583) $49.99 |
How To Start Collecting Model trains by Lee MacRae
Model trains are an amazing hobby and one that many people find very exciting. Imagine having an exact replica of the Orient Express or the Trans-Siberian Express running around a mdel landscape you hand built in your basement. Ther very thought leaves a lot of people breathless. And the amazing thing about the model train hobby is that there is something in every price range for anyone who wants to get involved.
Some model train hobbyists simply like to buy modern train sets that can be run on a small layout they buy and set up while others love to make massive layouts complete with mountains, rivers, roads, tunnels and buildings in a fully landscaped environment. There is definitely something for everyone when it comes to layouts. And the model trains and cars created today by K-Line, Lionel, MTH Electric Trains or Williams are very, very detailed and sales are booming for these companies because of that. Their engines and rail cars are exact minitures of the real thing.
Other hobbyists get very serious about their train collections and look for collectible or vintage trains that can be very expensive to obtain. These hobbyists need to understand how to recognize true originals as well as understanding how the condition of each train model effects price just like any other vintage or antique collector has to. Over a hundred years ago Joshua Lionel Cowen created the Old Lionel model trains and many children in the early 1900′s had a train set as their only toy. They were unique in their detail and very well built and some still exist today. Those models can go for large sums of money so you want to know you are getting what you pay for if you decide to buy one for your personal collection.
It is very easy to get started in the hobby of model trains. There are a number of manufacturers today as we mentioned and you can start off small and build your hobby. If you decide to collect older models you can start much like others collectible hobbyists do, you can visit flea markets or yard sales and garage sales to find your first model trains. Estate sales, model train shops or antique stores may turn up higher priced model trains while the internet is filled with other places to look like the eBay auctions or web sites that deal in selling vintage model train.
Take your time to learn all you can about model train engines, the various rail cars as well as the large variety of landscape and layout pieces that exist. It is always good to buy model trains or individuals engines, cars or pieces because you enjoy them. Later on you may find you have a valuable collection to boot..Take your hobby serious but don’t forget to enjoy yourself. That is always a good rule of thumb to follow with any collectible hobby.
We have HO trains for sale including Lionel trains for sale
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MTH 20-93423 50′ Box Car Canadian National (#419588) $49.99 |
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MTH 20-93423 50′ Box Car Canadian National (#419583) $49.99 |
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MTH 20-97221 Ps-2CD High Sided Hopper ICG-CN (#766907) $49.99 |
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MTH 20-97221 Ps-2CD High Sided Hopper ICG-CN (#766694) $49.99 |
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MTH 30-50051 Maintenance Lube Kit $24.95 |
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Public Works City Water Supply Lighted MTH Building NEW $69.99 |
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MTH Trains *30th Anniversary Operating Action Car *RARE $59.99 |
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Laughing Ass Brewing Company, Atlanta Ga. #30-78051 New & Unique $29.00 |
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MTH/RAILKING #30-79322 NEW YORK CENTRAL CRANE CAR NIB $63.00 |
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MTH 10-1224-1 TINPLATE 381E STANDARD GAUGE ELECTRIC LOCO RED & ORANGE W/PS-2 $549.99 |
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MTH/RAILKING 30-74626 NASA 50′ DOUBLE DOOR PLUGGED BOXCAR NIB $40.00 |
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MTH 20-94360 Borden’s 36′ Reefer #85356 $48.95 |
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MTH 20-94360 Borden’s 36′ Reefer #85359 $48.95 |
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MTH TRAINS C.B.&Q. BURLINGTON ROUTE #192510 HOPPER CAR $21.99 |
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MTH/RAILKING 30-74670 PALISADES PARK 40′ DOUBLE DOOR BOXCAR NIB $45.00 |
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MTH, Rail King, Pennsylvania, Observation Car, 6 Wheel DieCast Trucks, Lights. $46.00 |
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MTH PREMIER SANTA FE DASH 8-40CW DIESEL ENGINE SCALE 2 RAIL PROTO 2.0 MIB $299.99 |
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MTH/RAILKING 30-75382 ST. LAWRENCE SUGAR PS-2 DISCHARGE HOPPER NIB $45.00 |
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20-94340 MARSH WHEELING CIGARS 36′ REEFER CAR $49.95 |
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MTH PREMIER NYC 4-4-0 AMERICAN STEAM ENGINE SCALE 2 RAIL PROTO SOUND 3.0 MIB $599.99 |
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Great MTH Layouts VHS Part 1 $14.99 “Great MTH Layouts Part One” (VHS). Featuresmis the new MTH showroom layout which includes an interview with the President, Mike Wolf, plus a two-level, scale-detailed layout custom built under the direction of internationally known designer Richard Johnson! This VHS tape is approximately 60 mintues long…. |
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Lionel Christmas Story Train G Guage $109.99 battery-powered train set inspired by the movie A Christmas Story includes a detailed steam locomotive with a working headlight and authentic train sounds. Also includes a boxcar with a removable “Major Award” inside and easy-to-assemble G-Gauge track (55×72″ oval) Includes an easy-to-operate remote control with clearly marked buttons that allow the train to go forward and backwards, sound the whi… |
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Lionel CW-80 80-Watt Transformer $125.68 Enjoy operating your favorite locomotives, train sets, and accessories with the 80-Watt CW-80 Transformer.Features include: •Handsomely designed controller, reminiscent of the famous Lionel ZW•Control speed and power by raising and lowering the engineer handle•0-18 volt variable AC output•Perfect for train sets and small- to medium-sized layouts•Programmable AC output for … |
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Yat Ming Scale 1:43 – 1939 American Lafrance B550RC Fire Engine $14.99 Scale 1:43 – 1939 American Lafrance Type 550 has a highly detailed body. It has a removable ladder. It features loads of authentic chromed trim. This includes a collectable hard case.Features include: •Detailed body•Features a removable ladder•Authentic chromed trim•Includes collectable hard case… |
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Liquid Bearings Oil for O Scale Trains and Model Railroads, 100%-synthetic, Provides Superior Lubrication, Also Prevents Rust $6.99 This is the synthetic lubricant that consistently outperforms all others currently available. It has incredible low and high-temperature characteristics, which is absolutely necessary for proper train lubrication but completely lacking in petroleum-based oils. Don’t use them on your trains any longer! Actual oils leave sticky deposits when the short-chain molecule components evaporate over time. R… |
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Your First O Gauge Layout $19.95 Ideal for adults with children who want to build simple layouts and have fun with toy trains! Learn the basics of layout building with this easy-to-understand book. Ideal for those who want their toy trains up and running quickly. Lots of pictures, easy-to-follow instructions, and clear, concise writing make this the ideal book for beginners. Shows how to build the layout using M.T.H. componet… |
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The DCS O Gauge Companion $29.95 The 2nd Edition of The DCS O Gauge Companion is an extensive 215-page guide for operating the MTH DCS Digital Command System. The book includes 64 charts and illustrations, all intended to educate the reader on the basic and advanced features and functions of DCS. … |
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Model Railroading With MTH Electric Trains $4.94 The model railroad empire of MTH Electric Trains continues to steam ahead and revolutionize the O gauge electric train market with its innovative product lines, helping to make O gauge the fastest growing segment in model railroading. This is the first operator’s handbook devoted to MTH’s unique features and characteristics, including the new MTH Digital Control System. Model railroaders can easi… |