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 locomotives that still stands to this day. In this article we’ll look at 25 interesting facts about historic steam trains. …
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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 scale can be hard. It is a big decision because swapping to a new scale means needing to buy all …
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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 means they need to be made of the sturdiest materials available. Which materials are used varies from country to country, …
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 use. This article will explain what the individual parts of the train tracks are called and what purpose they serve. Hopefully, …
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 belongings; of course restrooms too in some cases. This article explains all the different types of cars and what …
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 cover the distinct differences between the similar N and Z scale model trains. They are two of …
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 discuss. But what common sounds do trains make that we can look out for? There are a few easy to spot ones. From …
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 has its own sizes. Besides, countries running on different gauges are very likely …
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The USA is one of the best places to live or travel to as a model railway enthusiast. There are so many great locations you can visit! Here are the 5 largest model railroads in the United States and everything you need to know about them. 1 – Northlandz Flemington New Jersey Photo source The …
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Railroad tracks vary in width for a myriad of different reasons, mostly to do with the country they reside in. Many different countries operate using different railroad track widths, for a few reasons. First, they never originally needed to be able to link up with other countries, so it didn’t particularly matter what size it …
