Tag: N Scale
NEW Just Plug® Traffic Lights
Coming Soon in November! Bring a variety of intersections to life on your layout! Traffic Lights will be coming soon to our Just Plug® Lighting System. We created three popular traffic signal styles from the 1940s and ’50s, which is one of the most modeled time periods for train layouts. The Pedestal, Mast Arm and Suspended Flashing are also […]
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How To Choose the Best Model Railroad Set
One of the best parts about model railroading is that there are so many ways to personalize your experience with the hobby. However, all those choices between train lines, scales, gauges, historical periods, and power systems can be daunting for newcomers. Thankfully, there’s an easier way to get started with model railroading: the model train […]
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A Quick Guide to Maintaining Your Model Railroad
Building a model railroad is a long process but one where the journey is part of the fun. However, there’s nothing more disappointing than building an amazing layout only to run into connection problems. Follow this quick guide to maintaining your model railroad to keep your trains running smoothly. Keep Your Tracks Clean Most of […]
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Kato – N Scale – GE ES44 “GEVO”
Prototype Information: The ES (Evolution Series) of locomotives are built by GE Transportation Systems and designed to meet the U.S. EPA’s Tier 2 locomotive emissions standards that took effect in 2005. These Evolution Series locomotives are equipped with AC traction motors and are powered by a newly designed “GEVO-12” 12 cylinder engine that produces the […]
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Everything You Should Know About N Scale Model Trains
If you’re new to model trains, you’ve probably heard the terms “gauge” and “scale” without knowing precisely what they mean. Essentially, both terms refer to the different sizes of trains and tracks, though they measure different parts. Here’s everything you should know about N scale model trains, which are one of the world’s most popular […]
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