when bidding for dublo or wrenn locomotives,ask whether the item on offer is truly the one pictured in the auction photo or buy it now offer photo. beware of sellers using photos of other better similar items...
Anyone who wants to know more about model railways or toy trains which they have acquired faces an immediate problem in distinguishing between at least five different systems all bearing the name 'Hornby'. As...
Why American? Some people model American railroads in ho scale because of the immense range of what is available others simply because of what they have seen when in the states, maybe someone has bought you an...
All AFVs and aircraft models shown in my shop photographs are 1/144 scale and all figures are 12 mm. I also state that the 12 mm figures on sale are suitable for N gauge and this can result in some confusion....
When buying any model railway locomotive, beware of anyone not saying whether it is a runner or non runner. You can more or less guarantee that if no word on its running condition is mentioned it is a non...
Having just had one of my items withdrawn under the listing policy of ebay, be very careful I thought that my item would be brought by an enthusiast not thinking that it could have been used for fraudulent...
The Official Consumers Guide to: What Size is HO Scale Model Trains Hobby Railroading and Model Trains There are more than 300,000 railroading hobbyists (and yes... most of us are quite normal thank you!). ...
I am writing down a few thoughts on the subject of buying on eBay. Some are just opinions and some are the result of hard experience! ALWAYS check postal costs - this may seem obvious but a 'bargain' may not...
Ballast: How to lay rock so your model trains will roll Like a fine paint job on a locomotive, ballast is the finish coat on your track. It covers the many blemishes of roadbed construction, such as joints,...
Trains On Cigarette Cards (Collectables) I've been collecting and selling trading cards, cigarette cards and related collectables for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please subscribe to my card...