Model Trains

Yes, Mainline Model Trains went out of business in 2016. The company, which specialized in producing model trains and related products, faced challenges that ultimately led to its closure. While the brand is no longer active, some of its products may still be available through collectors or remaining inventory at retailers.

The value of a Sears Allstate electric train set model 9822 in the box can vary based on its condition, completeness, and market demand. Generally, you might find it priced anywhere from $50 to $150, depending on these factors. To get a more accurate estimate, it's best to check recent sales on platforms like eBay or collector forums.

The value of a Lionel 249E electric train, particularly the 257-24 model, can vary based on its condition, completeness, and market demand. Generally, prices can range from $100 to several hundred dollars. To get a more accurate estimate, consider checking recent sales on auction sites or consulting a collectible train expert. Additionally, factors like original packaging and any included accessories can significantly impact its worth.

To set up the SkyScan Model 31269, first ensure that the scanner is properly assembled and connected to a power source. Then, power on the device and select the appropriate scanning parameters using the control panel, which typically includes settings for resolution, exposure time, and scanning speed. Follow the on-screen prompts to load the sample and initiate the scan. Finally, review the scan results and adjust settings as needed for optimal imaging.

Pliable metal refers to a metal that is easily bendable, flexible, or moldable without breaking. This property allows the metal to be reshaped and formed into various desired shapes or structures through processes like hammering, rolling, or pressing. A common pliable metal is gold, which can be easily manipulated by skilled craftsmen to create intricate jewelry designs.

NO it is not (or not it older trains), mineral OIL may be used I don't know, I have never tried it. If you don't mind the smell I have heard of people using sewing machine oil . Just go to the hobby shop they have the oil you need.

the rarest plastic model set is making DR suess's balls out of plastic

No. There are many scales of model trains which include from the smallest "Z-scale" (1:220), "N-scale" (1:160), "TT-scale" (1:120), "HO-scale" (1:87.1), "OO-scale" (1:76.2), "S-scale" (1:64), "S-scale" (1:64), "O-scale" (1:48), "1-scale" (1:32) and the largest, "G-scale" (1:22.5).

There are many places you can purchase a wooden train set that is suitable for children. You can purchase a wooden train set for children on the Internet or at stores such as Toys-R-US.

There is only one real way, unless you bought it new, when it will say the guage on the box. With second hand models, if you measure the distance betweren the weels and divide it by the actual size, you will get the ratio of the size

The Lionel 726 steam locomotive was produced up until 1949, and reintroduced in 1952. This item can be worth up to $695.

No.

Lionel is approximately O gauge (1/4 inch to the foot)

and S gauge is 3/16 inch to the foot.

Lionel has taken a number of liberties in "scaling" their models - some are quite close to accurate but most are not.

On the most bottles of Super Glue it says under the Directions label "Do not use on Fabric" so I would think that wouldn't work too well.

Set Number 11311 made in 1963 was an 027 Gauge train that consisted of a 1062 black Plastic engine and 1061T black plastic tender; a 6409-25 red flat car with gray pipes; a 6076-100 unstamped gray hopper; a 6167 red unstamped caboose; with 8 curved tracks and a 1026 25 watt transformer in very good condition with its original box is worth about $140.00 in 2011 Or Set Number 11430 made in 1964 was an 027 Gauge train that consisted of a 1062 black Plastic engine and 1061T black plastic tender; a 6176 unstamped yellow hopper; a 6142 green gondola; a 6167 red unstamped caboose; with 8 curved tracks; one straight track; a 6149 uncoupling section; and a 1026 25 watt transformer in very good condition with its original box is worth about $160.00 in 2011 Of course if you only have the 1062 engine and its tender you might find a buyer that will pay as much as $20 for the pair and less for any other pieces as 1963 to 1964 are considered the abyss years for Lionel trains. Meaning the quality and collectability are very low.

Models that are 1/48 scale can easily be measured by using the following:

1/4 of an inch on the model = 1 foot on the real thing

1 inch on the model = 4 feet on the real thing

etc.

It is all about condition. Louis Marx toy company, did not use any particular freight car per set number they were so mass produced that you can see them surface by the hundreds in various conditions ranging in a price range from 1.00 to 25.00, but if you have a complete train set 8994 in mint condition including a mint box with all inserts and all original supplied set parts,track transformer and complete train with mint lithograph, it could fetch up to 300.00 dollars. but i have seen surviving sets in various conditions go for 50.00 to 150.00, in like a c6 condition. that being said it's most valuable if you keep it and enjoy the toy train history that you own. Hope this cleared up you curiosity.

LGB trains are responsible for introducing "G" scale to model railroading. The scale ratio used by LGB is 1:22.5, although other G-scale (and Gauge 1) manufacturers produce products that range from 1:20 to 1:32,[4] and for the most part, all use the same track and are compatible with one another.

What is the value of a 1940 Lionel metal train set? Includes 1 engine, 1 red caboose, 1 coal car, ! Shell oil car, 1 Kellogg's box car and 8 shaped track.........25 feet? Mint condition, still in the box

ive seen them for sale for $300 to $350 when it has all the pieces including the smoke liquid..

HO is a gauge (scale) for model trains. The name HO comes from the fact that it represents a reduction of half from the earlier O gauge ("Half O"), which was more popular in Europe. The ratio for HO gauge equipment is 1:87 which means that the HO tracks are 16.5mm apart, or 1/87th of a standard train track (1435mm). In Europe, an almost exactly the same scale is called OO (pronounced "Double O"), even though it is much closer to half of O scale than double it (it is actually called "Double O" because there are two O's (OO) in the scale name).

There are several methods for cleaning wheels. A couple of manufacturers make a special brass brush device that connects to the track or power supply and will provide power to the locomotives wheels when touched to them. There are a couple of devices that use special pads and solvent to clean the wheels of the locomotive when it is set on them. Check the Walthers catalog or website. Some modelers apply a light oil to the track and run the trains across the track several times. This will loosen dirt on the track and wheels which is then easily wiped off with a lint free cloth.

It works like a dimmer switch. As you turn the knob or move the lever it changes the voltage that is supplied to the track. As the voltage increases, the motor in the model train will run faster and thus the train will move faster.

Like all collectibles the value depends on the number of people looking for the trains you have and how easy they are to find. Many Postwar, meaning after 1945 up to 1969 train sets are quite valuable and some have little value.

Web sites for trains which gives you a good starting place. Condition is also very important, the better the condition the higher the value. If you have postwar train that are unopened you have quite a treasure. I have seen an unopened 1587s Girls set go for 31,000 while in normal condition they can sell for 1200.00.

N scale is only about 4.8 inches in length and about 1.1 inches in height, depending on which piece of equipment you are measuring. Some N scale engines are 6 inches long and a caboose may be less than 2 inches long.

The question is a bit vague, but N scale is 1/160th the size of the prototype trains.

HUUUUUUGE and tiny like an ant

Actually the track is 1.25 inches wide. It is about half the size of the first train models called "Standard Gauge" and was developed to accommodate model toy trains in the smaller homes that were being built after the turn of the century. The engines and cars are about an inch and a half wide and up to 15 inches long depending on the original being modeled.