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here’s the problem;

building a model railroad on a n-guage Model Train Set, a tank car is 3.75 inches long. and actual tank car is 50 feet long. what is the ratio of the length of the actual tank car to the length of the model tank car?

can someone please explain to me how to do this? i just blanked out lol

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I’m building an n-scale (1:160) Model Train Layout (modern day, fictitious extension of the new haven rr. I’m a huge soccer fan, so want to incorporate a fielding into my layout. I’d love to find a pre-fab kit with goals, benches, players, bleachers, but at the very least need to find some players for the field.

anyone know of any

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I am thinking of starting a N scale layout and am interested in being able to find structures such as a mine and a logging or lumber mill operation. I would like the period to be the post civil war era so the buildings or kits should be for that time period. This is just one of many hobbies so I am not interested in expesive prebuilt layouts or kits that are expensive.

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I found in my (now deceased) fathers garage a complete Lionel Train Set. Says Die Cast Steam Locomotive. There is a model number of 1492. Also has a Tender that says Jersey Central Lines, Gondola w/canisters, Box Car that reads Erie Lockawana EL 9043, Hopper Red CN, Flat Car w/logs and a caboose.

Also on box says Gauge 27; what does that mean?

Purchased sometime between 1970 and 1973. I have not put together yet, but plan to this week to see if it still runs. The instructions are chewed up…..looks like a mouse used it to make a bed in the box. LOL!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

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American prototype Marklin model trains are often only used by a small and tight knit group of enthusiasts. This is because Marklin is a German based company and usually creates trains for the European market. In general they manufacture models on a three rail track, which is something very uncommon in North America.

 

They have now created some model trains for the American market. They have released American themed items in the scales of HO, Z and 1. They have also released models in the N scales under the Trix brand name. Generally, you will find most HO scaled trains in North America.

 

In 1972, Marklin revolutionized the model railroad world with the introduction of the Z gauge. This has the scale of 1:220. These trains are known to have incredible detail and accuracy when compared to the originals. The craftsmanship is something that Marklin takes very seriously, and this has led to their popularity.

 

They create strong locomotives from die-cast metal and rolling stock with incredible prototype detail. Their fans and collectors seek out these trains for the small scale trains and the detail that comes with them. Besides the trains having incredible detail, the operating systems that they create are also known for their great performance.

 

Their systems use nickel silver rails for optimum electrical pickup. They also use color coder plug and socket wiring, and a system of plugs and sockets built into the end of each track. This ensures that the tracks are properly aligned and very reliable. It also gives the mechanical connection reliability.

 

Marklin has hundreds of American and European prototype trains, accessories and track extensions. This makes the manufacturer one of the most popular in the hobby and gives them the strong fan base that they have managed to hold on to for many years.

 

Just recently, they have released a number of new American prototypes. One of these is the HO digital UP class 4000 “Big Boy” locomotive. This is a model of the union pacific railroad heavy freight locomotive. It comes with a digital decoder and a sound generator. It has a powerful motor with a bell shaped armature and flywheel mounted in the boiler.

 

The model locomotive also has an articulated frame which enables it to negotiate sharp curves on the track. There are steam lines mounted to swing out and back with the cylinders. There are also a number of other finely crafted details which make this a great model to collect and have in your collection.

 

Marklin also have a number of kits that you can buy. They have a 45649 HO American freight 10-car set. If you are looking to add a number of cars to your collection then this is a great set to choose. They also offer individual trucks such as the Pennsylvania railroad type N5c caboose. This is a detailed truck with special wheel sets.

 

As you can see there are plenty of American prototype models that you can find and buy if you want to collect a range of Marklin models.

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