Model Steam Trains - Can Any Other Train Capture the Glamour and Elegance of a Bygone Era Any Better
When you think of the steam train what springs to mind? Glamour, romance, the splendour of a bygone era? I think the steam trains evokes all of this..
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and more, much more.
Steam trains were first seen in America following the American civil war as the first form of transport that enabled people to travel across the country.
This is a very important historical period for many collectors and one that they want to recapture in their model railroads.
The traditional trains are usually black or green and should include a chimney, boiler and cab.
Although the original steam trains were powered by coal, they were eventually replaced by electrically powered trains, which proved more economical to run and were also much faster than their predecessors.
As the steam trains were replaced another link to our history was gone.
Fortunately, there is a whole selection of different steam models to choose from and many are detailed replicas of the first trains to appear in the United States.
Nowadays, model steam trains are becoming more popular than ever amongst enthusiasts, keen to recreate the grandeur of an age long passed.
To find a well preserved steam locomotive is a high achievement amongst hobbyists and you will usually find one in every collection.
Although some of these models can make a hefty dent in your wallet, serious collectors are more than willing to pay the price for the pleasure of watching them glide round their tracks.
Until quite recently, the smaller scales with steam power have not been available.
But as the demand continues to grow amongst the hobbyists who do not have the luxury of space, more companies are coming forward and offering a wider selection including Z scale models powered by steam.
At the other end of the size scale are the model steam trains that can actually be ridden.
They can usually be seen in amusement parks, but if space - and money - was not restricted, there is no reason why they should not be privately owned.
These trains are 1:8 scale to the original.
If you are lucky to be able to own one of these trains, it is important to pay attention to your maintenance routine in order to keep it running at its optimum standard.
Using a propane burning boiler is a popular way to generate steam and does not carry any of the problems associated with the old coal burning system.
Some owners have trains that run by having electricity transferred through the track.
Amongst the advantages is the ability to operate on as little as 10 volts and it is completely clean.
I do feel though that this defeats the object somewhat.
If you are fortunate enough to have one a pristine model steam train in your collection, then you will already know that the attention to detail is something to behold.
A steam train is certainly a fantastic addition to any collection and one that will provide a topic of conversation for both young and old alike.
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and more, much more.
Steam trains were first seen in America following the American civil war as the first form of transport that enabled people to travel across the country.
This is a very important historical period for many collectors and one that they want to recapture in their model railroads.
The traditional trains are usually black or green and should include a chimney, boiler and cab.
Although the original steam trains were powered by coal, they were eventually replaced by electrically powered trains, which proved more economical to run and were also much faster than their predecessors.
As the steam trains were replaced another link to our history was gone.
Fortunately, there is a whole selection of different steam models to choose from and many are detailed replicas of the first trains to appear in the United States.
Nowadays, model steam trains are becoming more popular than ever amongst enthusiasts, keen to recreate the grandeur of an age long passed.
To find a well preserved steam locomotive is a high achievement amongst hobbyists and you will usually find one in every collection.
Although some of these models can make a hefty dent in your wallet, serious collectors are more than willing to pay the price for the pleasure of watching them glide round their tracks.
Until quite recently, the smaller scales with steam power have not been available.
But as the demand continues to grow amongst the hobbyists who do not have the luxury of space, more companies are coming forward and offering a wider selection including Z scale models powered by steam.
At the other end of the size scale are the model steam trains that can actually be ridden.
They can usually be seen in amusement parks, but if space - and money - was not restricted, there is no reason why they should not be privately owned.
These trains are 1:8 scale to the original.
If you are lucky to be able to own one of these trains, it is important to pay attention to your maintenance routine in order to keep it running at its optimum standard.
Using a propane burning boiler is a popular way to generate steam and does not carry any of the problems associated with the old coal burning system.
Some owners have trains that run by having electricity transferred through the track.
Amongst the advantages is the ability to operate on as little as 10 volts and it is completely clean.
I do feel though that this defeats the object somewhat.
If you are fortunate enough to have one a pristine model steam train in your collection, then you will already know that the attention to detail is something to behold.
A steam train is certainly a fantastic addition to any collection and one that will provide a topic of conversation for both young and old alike.
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