Unique Road Box Trains Model Railroading Items
November 5th 2011 Posted at Model Trains
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 HO scale box of foam Road bed Woodland Scenics ST1474 $9.99 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 11:42:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Spectrum G Scale Train 1203 0 4 0 Porter DCC Ready Unlettered Black 82599 $62.00 (8 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 17:40:35 PDT |
 Kadee HO 8641 PS 2 2 Bay Hopper CRR Clinfield Railroad $19.38 (5 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 17:59:04 PDT |
 NIB HO Walthers 85 Budd 10 6 Sleeper Milwaukee Road 932 16344 NOS $47.95 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 15:27:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: $47.95 |
 ExactRail HO PS 4780 Cu ft Grain Hopper USLX Daykin 02 $18.26 (6 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 17:57:09 PDT |
 NIB HO Walthers 85 Budd 10 6 Sleeper Milwaukee Road 932 16344 NOS $41.95 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 15:28:02 PDT Buy It Now for only: $41.95 |
 ExactRail HO PS 4780 Cu ft Grain Hopper USLX Daykin 03 $18.26 (9 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 17:57:14 PDT |
 ExactRail HO PS 4780 Cu ft Grain Hopper USLX Daykin 05 $22.07 (5 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 17:57:18 PDT |
 HO Walthers 6 Pk Bethgons Union Pacific 5340 $84.99 End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 14:10:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $84.99 |
 HO AHM 5160 F American Rail Roads CENTENIAL GG 1 Blue NEW OLD STOCK $30.00 (9 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 18:25:28 PDT |
 HO SCALE MODEL RAILROAD TRAINS LAYOUT MILWAUKEE ROAD WALTHERS GP9 DC LOCOMOTIVE $49.99 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 14:36:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 Bachmann HO DCC System with Conrail DCC Equipped GP40 Locomotive NEW 44918 ihc $75.00 End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 17:46:30 PDT |
 MTH Union Pacific Railroad Trains Boxcar OM 7 70 BF UP 169461 $58.77 (11 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 17:59:54 PDT |
 O Scale Jersey Central Lines CNJ CRR of NJ Parlor Lounge Buffet Car Lehighton $109.95 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 15:16:38 PDT Buy It Now for only: $109.95 |
 WEST SIDE MK 11 2 8 2 CHICAGO ILLINOIS MIDLAND MINT BOXED $280.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 20:42:44 PDT |
 Walthers CO Yel Blu Silver 50 Express BOXCAR Frmr Kitchen Car NIB $24.88 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 10:49:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: $24.88 |
 HO DRGW HWT Pullman 28 1 Parlor by Walthers 932 10311 $44.99 End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 17:46:27 PDT |
 VTG Postwar 40s 50s Lionel Marx O Scale Track Switchers Uncoupler Toy Train Lot $29.99 End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 17:35:11 PDT |
 NIB HO Walthers Twin Cities Hiawatha Milwaukee Road Skytop Lounge 932 9206 NOS $51.95 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 15:46:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: $51.95 |
 InterMtn N Great Northern EMD FT A B Diesel Locomotive Set $124.98 End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 20:00:36 PDT |
 HO ATH 96024 Burlington Northern GP35 2502 DC $119.98 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:51:02 PDT Buy It Now for only: $119.98 |
 HO Mission Style Freight Bldg NIB Cornerstone 933 2921 PT12 7 $35.09 End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 18:14:45 PDT |
 NIB HO MTH Southern Pacific 4 8 4 GS 4 Steam Engine 4453 Proto Sound 3 $385.00 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:31:27 PDT |
 Broadway Ltd UNION PACIFIC AC6000 Loco w Paragon2 Sound DCC 7390 NIB $239.88 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 7:31:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: $239.88 |
 ATLAS AURORA VINTAGE ANTIQUE TRAIN LOT LOCOMOTIVE BOXCAR TANKER REEFER FLAT CAR $39.98 (5 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 19:10:37 PDT |
 Bachmann G Scale Train 1225 Combine Car Tweetsie 1 $30.00 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 18:50:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: $30.00 |
 Bachmann SOUTHERN PACIFIC DAYLIGHT 4 8 4 DCC Equipped gbb ihc New Sealed 50202 $99.00 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 14:46:01 PDT |
 RS2 Brass KMT Sound installed Proto 1000 F3 w DCC Private road lettered $110.00 End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 18:14:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: $140.00 |
 NIB HO Walthers Twin Cities Hiawatha Milwaukee Road Pullman Super 932 9207 NOS $51.95 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 15:49:01 PDT Buy It Now for only: $51.95 |
 N Scale DCC Ready NORFOLK WESTERN Class J 4 8 4 Bachmann Spectrum Loco 82155 $59.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:46:25 PDT |
 Arnold N Scale New Haven NH Railroad 40 Box Train Car $10.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 8:58:02 PDT Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
 FALLER 254 TWIN HOUSE FACTORY BUILT HO SCALE VINTAGE 1950s W BOX VERY RARE $14.99 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 6:49:03 PDT |
 Vintage 70s Athearn HO Seaboard S A L SD 45 Diesel Locomotive Engine TrainBox $10.51 (2 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 18:12:17 PDT |
 NEW ATHEARN HO GMO 40 DOUBLE DOOR BOX CAR 24573 $14.98 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 13:51:27 PDT Buy It Now for only: $14.98 |
 NIB HO Kato EMD SD45 Custom Paint DRGW 5336 $75.00 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:06:07 PDT |
 Broadway Limited HO Paragon 2 AC6000CW Locomotive CSX 630 W DCC Sound BLI2294 $245.96 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 16:14:54 PDT Buy It Now for only: $245.96 |
 HO CBQ BURLINGTON FT A Diesel Locomotive DCC Equipped ihc BACHMANN New 60116 $31.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 15:17:07 PDT |
 NIB HO Life Like Proto 2000 SLSW GP60 Cotton Belt 9663 DCC Ready $78.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:25:27 PDT |
 HO Scale Trains SOUTHERN 2 10 2 DCC READY LOCO NIB IHC $159.99 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 9:32:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: $159.99 |
 NIB HO Atlas Master Series GP 38 8960 Undecorated w DCC System $85.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:19:09 PDT |
 Rolling Rails Life Like Complete 150+pcs HO Scale Electric Train Set New in Box $69.99 End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 17:46:59 PDT Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 Spectrum EZ Command Control System Digital Dynamis Handset 36507 $20.50 (5 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 15:20:10 PDT |
 ATHEARN F7A LOCOMOTIVE SANTA FE WARBONNET 310 BEAUTIFUL $15.50 (2 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 12:27:00 PDT |
 Bachmann N Scale Train Set Analog Empire Builder 24009 $126.98 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 13:50:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: $126.98 |
 LOT OF 3 HO SCALE STEWART VIRGINIAN OHIO VO HOPPER CARS W KNUCKLE COUPLERS $33.77 (8 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:56:08 PDT |
 BACHMANN SPECTRUM 82605 HO USRA 2 6 6 2 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE NEW IN THE BOX $160.00 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 8:02:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: $160.00 |
 Rail King HO Train Set $45.00 End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 19:32:32 PDT |
 PWRS SPECIAL HO SCALE TAKE AN ALBERTA BREAK Visit St Albert ALPX 628133 $42.66 (5 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 21:53:29 PDT |
 Accurail HO CO USRA Hopper $9.95 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 20:29:48 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 Older RO CO HO Union Pacific Railroad Diesel With Can Motor AUSTRIA $24.99 End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 17:32:33 PDT Buy It Now for only: $30.99 |
 HO GAUGE MODEL POWER METALTRAIN 2276 UNION PACIFIC RR 34 CUPPOLA CABOOSE $14.39 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 17:13:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $14.39 |
 Lionel New 6 17363 Pfaudler 503 General American Milk $39.99 End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 18:34:22 PDT |
 Bachmann HO DCC System + Western Maryland DCC Equipped GP40 Loco ihc NEW 44917 $75.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:16:19 PDT |
 Woodland Scenics A2727 O Scale Checker Player Figures $14.99 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 2:17:42 PDT Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Lionel 6 8002 UP Berkshire 2 8 4 Steam Locomotive Tender Box $66.00 (8 Bids) End Date: Monday May-21-2012 19:11:36 PDT |
 Broadway Limited 2291 GE AC6000 BNSF 6442Heritage Paragon2 Sound DC DCC BLI $214.95 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 14:20:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $214.95 |
 1977 Tyco Road Rail Slot Car and Railroad set 2 Sets in 1 $18.61 (4 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:00:07 PDT |
 Atlas Mater Series H16 44 Long Island Rail Road HO DCC $72.15 (7 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 23:59:31 PDT |
 NEW ATHEARN HO NORTHSTAR F59PHI 501 ATH26348 $89.98 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 10:18:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: $89.98 |
 MTH USRA 0 8 0 SOUTHERN RR PROTO SOUND 20 DCS 2 RAIL SCALE WHEELS $280.00 (6 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:55:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: $425.00 |
 Lionel 28333 Virginian Heritage SD70ACE 1907 $449.95 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 15:11:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: $449.95 |
 N Scale DCC Ready PENNSYLVANIA SD 45 Bachmann Spectrum Locomotive ihc New 82760 $29.00 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 9:46:12 PDT |
 Bachmann Spectrum Baldwin Modern BO Railroad 0 4 0 DCC Steam Locomotive NIB HO $36.00 (6 Bids) End Date: Monday May-21-2012 17:32:31 PDT |
 ACCURAIL 3318 BURLINGTON NORTHERN 40 BOX 3 PACK NIB HO $29.99 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 19:09:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 Athearn HO Clinchfield Railroad EMD SD40 Diesel Locomotive $79.98 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 20:00:16 PDT |
 Z Scale Z Gauge Marklin Mini Club 88807B Santa Fe Bonus Locomotive Caboose LNB $499.99 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 7:25:02 PDT Buy It Now for only: $499.99 |
 DTD HO SCALE BREKINA AUTOMODELLE 63000 NWF BS 300 RAIL ROAD BUS $14.23 (2 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 19:24:14 PDT |
 FREE SHIPPING New York Central Railroad Budd 85 Baggage Dormitory passenger car $19.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 6:42:29 PDT |
 HO ATH 96023 Santa Fe GP35 3315 DC $119.98 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:57:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: $119.98 |
 NIB HO Athearn Genesis Missouri Kansas Texas F3A F3B F3B 205B Freight Set $185.00 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:35:21 PDT |
 BeatlesOGauge ToyTrain Lionel Beatles Sgt Peppers Box Car $64.95 End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 18:15:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $64.95 |
 Stewart HO Pennsylvania Railroad 70 Ton 3 Bay Coal Hopper 3 Car Combo Kits $19.98 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 20:00:18 PDT |
 Kar Line 259 40 Great Northern Boxcar 2533 $91.00 (6 Bids) End Date: Monday May-21-2012 18:16:37 PDT |
 Bachmann HO Scale Train Set Analog Cargo King Freight Union Pacific 00680 $79.37 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 16:15:09 PDT Buy It Now for only: $79.37 |
 Kar Line 259 40 Great Northern Boxcar 2535 $76.00 (8 Bids) End Date: Monday May-21-2012 18:23:27 PDT |
 Broadway Limited 2465 GE AC6000 UP 7390 Building America Paragon2 Sound DCC $214.95 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 17:42:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: $214.95 |
 Kar Line 259 40 Great Northern Boxcar 2538 $91.00 (5 Bids) End Date: Monday May-21-2012 18:28:35 PDT |
 Rivarossi Parts HO Allegheny Replacement Short Overhang Cab 1629 New $5.55 (2 Bids) End Date: Monday May-21-2012 18:18:08 PDT |
 Fox Valley N Scale FMC 5347 SD Box Car Mississippi Expt $12.79 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 12:52:29 PDT Buy It Now for only: $12.79 |
 HO Con Cor 0001 009719 Airslide Covered Hopper Western Maryland GACX 43110 NEW $8.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 10:20:29 PDT |
 NIB Woodland Auto Scenics HO Mickeys Milk Delivery AS5539 $16.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-5-2012 17:52:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $16.00 |
 HO Diesel RTR Locomotive Plastic Athearn SOUTHERN PACIFIC SD45T 2 9194 BX 91615 $59.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 12:15:24 PDT |
 HO Diesel RTR Locomotive Plastic Athearn SOUTHERN PACIFIC SD45T 2 9224 BX 91604 $60.95 (2 Bids) End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 12:25:31 PDT |
 Paving Tape Model Railroad Road Systems 1 4x30 Woodland Scenics 1455 $9.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 0:18:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
 AHM Rivarossi GG 1 Pennsylvania Railroad PRR 4828 $34.70 (8 Bids) End Date: Monday May-21-2012 16:56:43 PDT |
 HO GAUGE MODEL POWER METALTRAIN 2228 BURLINGTON ZEPHYRS 41 METAL REEFER CAR $14.39 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 9:53:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: $14.39 |
 Rail King Monmouth Jersey Central Madison Observation Car 30 6258E NIB $22.01 (10 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 19:48:25 PDT |
 K LINE SANTA FE INTERMODAL SP SF CONTAINERS THRALL DTTX O SCALE TRAIN CAR K 7753 $79.95 End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 18:19:00 PDT |
 HO Bachmann CSX DCC EQUIPPED GP35 Locomotive gbb ihc New in Box 60715 $59.95 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 7:54:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: $59.95 |
 K LINE GUNDERSON INTERMODAL CONTAINERS THRALL DTTX O SCALE TRAIN CAR K 7768 NIB $79.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 18:22:37 PDT |
 HO GAUGE BACHMANN 11118 B23 B30 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE PROVIDENCE WORCESTER 2212 $46.00 End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 4:32:41 PDT Buy It Now for only: $46.00 |
 Atlas Classic N Scale Alco RS 3 Locomotive Rock Island 42025 Rockets $36.99 (4 Bids) End Date: Monday May-21-2012 20:12:57 PDT |
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Model Train Track -- Some Important Considerations by Jimmy Hardwick
One important element of a model railroad setup is model train track. Without it, the train cannot operate. Many modelers, especially beginners, are so excited about their locomotive and railroad cars, the track seems like a trivial part of the setup. Actually, it is an important part of the setup if you want your train to operate smoothly.
There are many readily available track products out there, and you need to consider your choices very carefully prior to purchase. Track comes in various railhead materials: nickel silver, brass, or steel. The Cadillac of track material is nickel silver because it will stay cleaner for a longer duration than other track types. Nickel silver does not oxidize as quickly as other materials.
The second runner up of railhead material is brass, and steel should be your last choice. Although steel does appear to be the most realistic in a display, it will rust and cause you problems with smooth operation and cleanliness.
Steel and brass are slowly being phased out of the commercial train product market anyway. If you invest wisely in the beginning, you'll save headaches down the road. Opt for nickel silver, even if it does cost you a little more up front. It will be well worth it later.
Train track product boxes most always contain a number or code on the outside of the package. This number indicates the rail height. It represents the height in thousandths of an inch.
The most common track rail height is 100, which is for the HO scale of train. Modelers seeking a more natural and realistic appearance usually opt for a rail height of 83 or so because it has finer ties.
One very important factor in model railroading is the laying of the track. You do want your train to run and operate smoothly, don't you? If you have an inappropriate surface on which to place your rails, your train will not run properly.
When you purchase your track products, you need to be familiar with a few railroading terms.
* Code: as mentioned earlier, refers to the rail height. A code of 100 means the rail height is.100 inches.
* Switches or Turnouts: allow trains to switch from one track to another
* Rerailers: these help to keep the train on the trac
* Terminal Rerailers: these connect the train track to the power source
* Rail Joiner: metal sleeves that join the rails electrically
After your setup is complete and you've operated your train for awhile, you will need to perform some track maintenance. If you experience problems getting your locomotive to run and everything else seems to be in good working order, then it is probably time to clean the track.
Your track can be cleaned with liquid or friction cleaners. To keep your track running great in between cleanings, apply a few drops of Rail Zip on the rail heads at random places along the main track. Run the locomotive afterwards to aid in distribution of the product.
The model train track is only a part of your setup, but it is an important one. If the track is not in prime operating condition, your model train will not be either.
Happy railroading!
About the Author
Jimmy Hardwick has been a model train enthusiast for over 30 years, and loves helping others get started in this noble hobby. For more helpful tips and insights on model train track, be sure to visit his website ModelTrainMastery.com.
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