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Welcome aboard to a rollicking ride of railway rib-ticklers! Our journey will take you through tunnels of laughter and stations of joy. From tracks to cabooses, steam engines to commuters, these train...
Did you know that the LNER Class A Mallard steam locomotive holds the world record for speed? This iconic train reached an astonishing speed of 202.58 km/h (126 mph) in 1938, a record for steam...
Almost all kids love train sets regardless of their age, and when it comes to learning, these incredible toys can put the young ones on the right track as well. By creating imaginative...
Whilst the Z scale and the N scale are quite similar, both being some of the smallest scales available, they do have some distinctive differences. They both have their pros and cons. Picking the right...
Train tracks need to be strong, reliable, and able to weather any storms that mother nature might throw at them. They must be able to resist tremendous stresses and bare immense weight of trains. This...
Many different parts make up a train track. It isn’t just the rails, it includes everything that holds them into place. Without holding the rails perfectly in place the tracks are not safe for...
A passenger coach or car is the carriage the passengers travel in when embarking on a train journey. It is not always just an area for seating, but also for dining, sleeping, and storage of personal...
When finding the right scale for your future model train set up, you need to know all the technical differences. Only you know what is best for you, but to give you a helping hand this article will...
Trains make lots of cool sounds! From the thundering “chug-chug” of the steam engine to the tremendous sonic boom caused by the Shinkansen trains, there is no short order of sounds to...
The width of a train car depends so much on what era the car is from, what the use of the car is, and which country it is used in. This is because cars have changed shape over time and each country...
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