※Trains

Model train scales and track width

• G–—1:25—1.75"
• O–—1:48—1.25"
• S–—1:64—0.875"
• HO–1:78—0.625"
• N–—1:160—0.375"
• Z–—1:220—0.25"

Information on the real trains behind our models

• Tyco Union Pacific "Omaha GP-20" diesel engine 5628 (model from 1970s)
  • History / Brochure

Tips for maintaining/repairing model trains

Conversion

• Convert a dummy locomotive into a powered locomotive
• Convert a Bachmann dummy into powered locomotive

Repairing model train motors
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• Use Gardner Bender Ox-Gard OX-100 on all electrical contacts
• Use a Dremmel tool with wire polishing bit to polish contacts
• Use Mag1 high temp disk break wheel bearing grease of the gears, do not use oil.
• Apply one drop of oil to the end of shafts where thrust washers are. No more!!!
• Can use baking soda with super glue to repair cracked gears because there baking soda causes the got to cure instantly. Fill a crack with solid baking soda. Add super glue on top. The baking soda makes cyanoacylate glues harden instantly.

Train history facts

• Oldest steam train:
• Biggest steam train ever:
• Fastest steam train ever:
• Biggest Diesel train ever:
• Fastest Diesel train ever:

Wishlist:

• Model grass
• Gravel (HO) - bird gravel
• assembled buildings from eBay
• Corn field
• Foam sheets
• balsa wood
• grey brick wall
• Grey roof tile like our garage
• wood siding
• grass mat
• Spanish roof tiles
• Mixed balsa wood
• hardwood floors
• base board
• Train station
• Pine trees
• Other treesPine trees
• Other trees

Scenery construction

• Table is 6' x 4'
• 1.5 pound per sq. ft. foam is recommended
• Papier-mâché: http://dahlhartlane.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-to-make-paper-clay.html?m=1

Building construction