| Even if you are into collectibles and other types of | | | | another. Quite the opposite is true. These layouts are |
| models, you might not know all of the benefits that | | | | usually designed with landscapes that fold up and pack |
| people enjoy from what are sometimes called toy | | | | very easily. This allows a model train setup to be |
| model trains. Make no mistake, however, they are far | | | | moved from one site to another. This is very handy |
| from being toys. People who collect these models | | | | for those that want to display them at a convention or |
| have been known to take them very seriously. Model | | | | shopping mall. |
| trains have more to offer than other types of models | | | | Model railroaders are usually looking for ways to reach |
| that a person could choose to collect. | | | | out and communicate with other modelers. In the past |
| When it comes to model trains, variety is always the | | | | there have been several print publications that would |
| spice of life. These types of models come in a large | | | | help them accomplish this. This has become even |
| variety of forms and sizes. It would be very difficult to | | | | easier on the internet. You may want to search for |
| mention them all here. The biggest difference is in size. | | | | any number of model railroad forums and web sites. |
| Many of these trains come in different size ratios. The | | | | By sharing your experiences and learning from others |
| most common are the "O", "HO", "N" and "Z" gauges. | | | | - you can grow a great deal. |
| Some people prefer the very small trains while others | | | | Many people look at a these small trains and wonder |
| enjoy the construction of very large ones. | | | | what powers them. The power is carried in the tracks |
| People who collect model trains have the advantage | | | | and used to drive tiny electric motors in the engine car. |
| of designing their own environments to run them in. | | | | Some older types of model trains were actually run |
| This is referred to as the "benchwork." Some prefer a | | | | off of little steam engines - just like their very large |
| large city or small town setting. Others choose to build | | | | counterparts. |
| natural landscapes to lay out their track. This is one of | | | | Now you know a few more things that the average |
| the unique benefits shared by model railroad | | | | person might not know about toy model trains. These |
| enthusiasts - the creativity of designing their own | | | | collectible items are very attractive and customizable. |
| scenery. | | | | The hobby is fun for all ages and is something that can |
| When people look at toy model trains, they think it | | | | be passed on through the family. Just remember, once |
| would be impossible to move from one location to | | | | you start its hard to stop! |