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Bachmann Model Trains Sets
May 8th, 2011 
dwalton 
The Joy of Bachmann Model Trains
Author: Steve Barnett
Waking up Christmas morning with a Bachmann model train set under the Christmas tree is one of the great joys of being a kid. You can hardly wait for your parents to help you put the track together so you can run the train. The train comes with a basic oval of track that is easy to put together. In just a few minutes you have the track together and the train waiting for you to hook the power pack to the track. The power pack is hooked up and you turn the throttle and the train begins to slowly move down the track getting faster and faster as you increase the throttle on the power pack. You are now hooked on model trains as you watch this one go round and round the track. You want to go as soon as possible to the hobby shop to buy extra track and maybe a couple of turnouts so you can expand the size of the track. When you get to the hobby shop you find more rolling stock and locomotive than you ever thought existed. From this small train set you begin a trip down that model train road that never ends.
As your train transforms into a layout, you start trying to make it more life-like. You build a small town with building, roads, automobiles, and people. At the edge of town is a switch yard with many box cars, gondolas, flat cars, and hopper cars waiting to be hooked up to the locomotive in order to retrieve all types of freight from factories and other town to bring back to this town to keep it thriving. A passenger train slowly pulls away from the depot loaded with town people and visitors from other towns returning home. The train picks up speed and roars through the country side, past farms and rural communities. You can hear the sound of the massive locomotive as the train begins climbing it way up the mountain side. The train reaches the top of the mountain where you can see the whole valley below. As the train starts down the mountain it travels by a long freight train waiting on a siding track for the passenger train. The passenger train stops at the next small community to pick up some passengers. There is a freight train in the switch yard picking up loads of logs from a near-by logging camp. Also some empty hopper cars that had been loaded with coal and are now ready to be returned to the coal company.
All of this track, locomotives, rolling stock, buildings, trees, people, and other accessories all come from a manufacturer called Bachmann Industries. This company was founded in 1833 by Henry Carlisle. Later the company merged with another company owned by Henry G Bachmann. Bachmann's sons later entered the business which was called Bachmann Brothers. The company has change ownership several times over the years. Today most of the Bachmann Industries, products are made in China under their parent company name the Kader Industries. Bachmann industries sell more model train products than any other. So if you are interested in model trains, Bachmann industries probably makes just what you want. Remember when modeling railroading always have fun
Happy modeling,
Steve Barnett
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About the Author
Steve Barnett is a model train expert. For more informationon Bachmann model trains, visit http://www.trainmodelingbook.com/the-bachmann-model-trains-story/.
Bachmann Train Sets On30
April 28th, 2011 dwalton 
History of Model Railway Train Manufactures
Author: Steve Barnett
Let's take a tour of the major model railway train manufactures. The first manufacturer we will look at is Atlas Model Railroad Company. The Atlas Company was founded in Newark NJ. in 1924 by Stephan Schaffan Sr. The company name was the Atlas Tool Company. Stephen Schaffan Jr. went to work in 1933 for his father at the tool company when he was 16 years old. Stephen Jr. often visited the local hobby shop buying parts for his model airplanes. He would ask the owner each time he visited if he had anything he could do to make some extra money. One day the hobby shop owner handed him some model train track and ask him if he could improve on them. He made a switch kit that began selling very well. It sold so good that the whole family began assembling the kits at night. Father and son soon realized that they could make a living building model railroad track. So in 1947 they opened up at factory in Hillside NJ., just for model track. Today the company builds a complete line of model train products including locomotives, rolling stock, track, structures, and accessories.
Now let's take a look at Bachmann Industries, manufactures of N, HO, On30, O, G, and S scale model trains. They also build accessories, track, structures, and DCC controls. In 1899 a company called the Carlisle's firm, which was run by Henry E. Bachmann merges with a company owned by his father Henry G. Bachmann along with his brother. The company changed its name to Bachmann Brothers. Over the next several years the company manufactured many different items, including sunglasses for the United State Army Air Force during World War II. In 1968 the Bachmann Company entered the model train manufacturing business with the introduction of a line of N scale trains and accessories. They entered the HO scale market in 1970. In 1990 Bachmann entered the G scale market, producing a large line of Garden Railroad locomotive, tracks, and accessories. In 1981 the company was sold to the Kader Group which now produces the model train under the name Bachmann Industries.
One of the most popular train manufactures in the US was Lionel. The Lionel Train Company was founded in 1900 by Joshua Lionel Cowen and Harry C. Grant. In 1901 the company delivered its first model train set. This train ran on brass rails and was battery operated. In 1906 Linoel produced the first train that ran on three rails. This would become the main seller for the company. During World War II the company stopped the production of their metal trains to make products for the US Navy. During this time Lionel made a paper train that was printed on card stock and had to be put together. In 1945 the company begins producing only O scale trains. The company went through several hard times and finally went bankrupt. In 1986 Richard Kughan bought Lionel from General Mills. This new company would become Lionel LLC, which produces the Lionel trains today. This is just three model train manufactures. There are several more model railroad train manufacturers. Whatever manufacturer you decide to use remember always have fun train modeling.
Happy modeling,
Steve Barnett
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/hobbies-articles/history-of-model-railway-train-manufactures-3092205.html
About the Author
Steve Barnett is a model train expert. For more information on model railroad trains, visit http://www.trainmodelingbook.com/building-model-railway-train-scenery/.
Ho Scale Bachmann Model Trains
November 26th, 2010 dwalton 
Trains HO - Model Trains HO Scale Fun
Author: Gaza,K
Train HO scale are great for your personal enjoyment. There are many different layout designs to choose from, as well as the ability to create your own. There are many different websites that can help you pick one, with photos, and videos submitted from real hobbyists. You can also find E books and other books you can order to help you design a layout that is just right for your setting. There is also software available, with many different layout designs. The nice thing about software is that you can customize the layouts to fit your own desires, and when you are finished with a layout, the software extrapolates a list of required materials you need to build it.
Now, no matter what kind of layout you choose, the most important thing about a train HO layout is a firm and sturdy base. These are called benchworks, and they are what holds the entire weight of the layout, train, cars, as well as all the power needs for your hobby. Without a sturdy benchwork you are going to be in trouble. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your base.
There are generally two different kinds of benchwork. One can be purchased already made, and these have some advantages. One is that they can fit together nicely, so you can expand your layout if needed. Because they are easily taken apart from one another, they are ideal for hobbyists who like to set up their Trains HO at shows. They can be set up in different configurations, and secured together. The other way to go is by building and creating your own. These are constructed on a more permanent basis, whether in a spare room, unused area of you garage, or wherever else you are planning to have your model train hobby.
Usually train HO scale benchwork is made from 3/8"-1/2" plywood, and 2"x4" wood materials. You really need to sit down and think about the size your layout is going to be, and how it will be set up. A decent layout is going to take up two full size sheets of plywood, and these can be set up in a square, or end to end, in an L or T shape. Once you figure out how many pieces you will need, and how it will be set up, you need to frame it out, and include support braces so the middle won't begin to sag. Then you want to set up the legs, with cross supports to add stability. Now the height of the benchwork can be up to you, but you want to consider back strain when you are setting up your layout, and how high it will be when you are sitting. You can even add storage shelves underneath, for extra train related items.
Once you have this all put together, it is important that you set up your layout without securing it first. You need to be able to move pieces around for drilling holes for wiring, and also be able to run your train on the track a few times to check to make sure it will run smoothly. You need to secure your layout in layers, including special features like waterfalls, river scenes, etc, so that any pumps can be concealed. You also need to make sure that if you are including any tunnel features that you have some kind of access in case something happens and your train gets stuck.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/hobbies-articles/trains-ho-model-trains-ho-scale-fun-2304403.html
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Model Train Enthusiast and Collector for 20 Years.
http://modeltrainsho.net
