HO Scale

4x8 Train Layouts
Model Railroading in 4x8 Feet
One of the fastest and easiest ways of getting started in model railroading is with a 4x8 train layout in HO Scale. A 4x8 layout has many advantages. For starters, a 4x8 table is easy and cheap to build thanks to readily available 4x8 sheets of plywood. While it take up a good amount of space, a 4x8 layout is easy to move out of the way when you need the space for something else. Most 4x8 model railroads let the trains run continuously. Maybe most importantly, a 4x8 layout is small enough to ...

HO Scale Trains
Fun with HO Scale Trains
When I was a kid the best Christmas present I ever got was an HO Scale train set. HO Scale is the most popular scale for model railroading for a lot of good reasons. HO Scale trains are 1/87 the size of real trains, which is about half way between N Scale trains (1/160) and S Scale trains (1/64). For a lot of people, HO Scale trains are the best compromise between being big enough to be easy to work with and small enough to fit a decent size layout into available space. Another advantage of H...

Tyco Trains
Tyco Toy Trains - Just for Fun
Tyco electric trains are a great way to get into collecting vintage model railroad equipment without spending a fortune. If you've wanted to get into collecting model railroading stuff and found American Flyer and Lionel trains too expensive, Tyco trains will be a pleasant surprise. You won't find them in stores any more, but you can find Tyco trains on eBay for a fraction of what they sold for new. Whether you have fond memories of running them as a child or just want to collect toy trains a...

Cheap Model Trains
Model Railroading Without Going Broke
Model railroading does not have to be expensive. Learn where to find the best deals on cheap model trains and toy train supplies. Follow along with money saving projects. Learn building techniques that will save you money and help you build an affordable model railroad. After all, model railroading should be fun, not a money pit. My aim is to show how to make model railroading a hobby that is affordable to anyone. Hope you enjoy....