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Looking For Lionel Freight ? Then This is Where You Want to Be
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 Dept 56 Rockys Filling Station 2866  US $79.98
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 LIONEL TRAIN SET BATTERY OPERATED 38oz POPCORN TIN SET US $39.99
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 Lionel 6 38479 CN S 2 Dummy 7954 NEW US $219.99
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 LIONEL 6 30103 NEW YORK CENTRAL FREIGHT SET w TrainSounds NEW US $219.00
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 LIONEL 6 17357 Wood Sided Refer US $48.00
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 Lionel 6 38477 CN S 2 Legacy 7949 NEW US $479.99
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 Lionel new 7 11163 Lionel Little Lines train playset US $39.99
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 Lionel 6 36161 CSX Single Dome Tank Car Fuel Tender US $39.95
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 Lionel 6 36668 CSX Square Window Illuminated Caboose US $34.95
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 Lionel 6 30127 The Scout Ready to Run Steam Freight Set US $159.99
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 HO SCALE 19 ROLLING FREIGHT CAR EMPTY BOXES IN EXCELLENT CONDITION US $8.50
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 VINTAGE LIONEL TRAIN CARS US $37.00
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 Lionel 6 30145 Canadian Maple Leaf RS 3 Freight Set 20 US $549.99
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 LIONEL 155 FREIGHT STATION SHED PLATFORM LATE EX OB US $525.00
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 We Are the World The Story Behind the Song NEW DVD US $19.99
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 Lionel 6 26437 CSX 4 Bay Hopper Car US $34.95
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 LIONEL 52x97 FASTRACK LAYOUT W 80 WATT TRANSFORMER US $250.00
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 LIONEL TEXAS SPECIAL 5 FRIEGHT CARS SPLIT FROM TEXAN SET US $250.00
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 Celebrity Train Layouts Part 1 Frank Sinatra NEW DVD US $13.95
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 Lionel Jimmie Johnson 48 Expansion Pack Lowes O guage US $149.99
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 ROW ScalePlate TTX Container Train with Gray green blue NEW US $60.00
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 1984 MOSCOW on the HUDSON LOBBY CARD 6 Robin WILLIAMS US $9.99
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 1984 MOSCOW on the HUDSON LOBBY CARD 2 Robin WILLIAMS US $9.99
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 1984 MOSCOW on the HUDSON LOBBY CARD 3 Robin WILLIAMS US $9.99
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 1984 MOSCOW on the HUDSON LOBBY CARD 5 Robin WILLIAMS US $9.99
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 1984 MOSCOW on the HUDSON LOBBY CARD 7 Robin WILLIAMS US $9.99
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 1984 MOSCOW on the HUDSON LOBBY CARD 1 Robin WILLIAMS US $9.99
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 Linel O scale traines US $41.01
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 Torch for a Dark Journey They Thought They Had Escaped Lionel Shapiro Goo US $9.78
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 Brake Staff Set Brass Used on Lionel Standard Cars US $10.00
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 LIONEL 6 30156 O NYC Flyer 0 8 0 Freight Set MINT IN BOX US $299.99
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 Brake Staff Set Nickel Used on Lionel O Cars US $7.00
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 MTH Railking 30 7046 3 Car Freight Set Caterpillar US $79.99
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 LIONEL NO6017 235 AT SF PAINTED CAB US $59.95
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 LIONEL 2 NO 206 FULL BAGs OF ARTIFICIAL COAL US $19.95
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 LIONEL 81 RHEOSTAT US $5.95
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What Makes Model Railroading Fun
Model Railroading is a great hobby for kids and adults alike. I have been doing it since I was in high school. I have always been interested in miniatures since the age of 3. There are all types of scales to work with: O, HO, N, S, Z, etc. HO is the most common. HO scale is 1.2.1 (stands for Half O). HO scale is what I use for mine. It seems to work for me and it seems to have the most accessories available for my layout.
When I was a kid, I had a TYCO, that was my first train set. Lionel was my brother's train set (Lionel is one of the most common larger gauges at regular O scale). N scale is the most common smaller scales.
Model railroading takes lots of planning and patience, but once you see the finished product, the work pays off. You have to plan how many trains you are going to run, what type of scale is best for you, how large you want Your Layout, how many switches you are going to need, whether you want passenger or freight trains, just to start.
Accessories need to be planned also. You will need crossing signals, buildings (freight or passenger station, water tower, railroad buildings, etc.), lights, cars, people & animals, houses & businesses, telephone poles, etc. You will also need to plan your landscaping and wiring (for the trains, and lighted or working accessories), so will need more than 1 power pack, because if you are running several trains, you will need separate power packs to operate each train, plus a separate power pack for the accessories.
The landscaping usually consists of: trees, bushes, shrubs, track bedding, roads, tunnels, and if you want to be creative, mountains and rivers. (you actually don't need water, they can be mad with a resin & hardener).
I am running 2 freight trains on a 8 x 8 layout, with 3 power packs, 4 track switches, several buildings and houses, and still dreaming of having a huge model railroad that will make people stare in awe. Even thought I love my trains, they also need maintenance. The engines need oiling to keep them running at their best (just don't get any oil on the tracks).
There is lots more to learn about model railroading. I learn something new everyday!
When I got started in model railroading, I found this book to be helpful. I looked at http://ziprl.com/mth, This is one the great books that helped me get started. I am glad that they keep updating their editions.
I wish everyone good luck on their model railroading, It can be very rewarding for you and your family.
Happy Model Railroading!!
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