Christmas is just past, which means that many people are setting up new layouts, and even more are pulling old trains out of the closet. I’ve responded to a bunch of posts on this on Reddit, so much so that I eventually realized that it would probably be better to write a post on the…

This site has been getting a fair amount of attention from people wanting to sell their old train collection. I am unfortunately unable to help most people because they are outside the DC metro area, so I thought it would be helpful to suggest some other options. Probably the first thing we should talk about…

I got my start in repairing model train engines with HOn30 scale locomotives, but as I get into regular HO scale engines I find myself surprised by the differences. The thing about HOn30 (and OO9/009, a different but overlapping model train scale) is that the engines are basically N scale mechanisms with an HO scale…

I was just lubricating a couple newly arrived vintage HO narrow gauge locomotives today when I was reminded of just how intimidating this repair looked when I started doing it, and just how simple it turned out to be. I thought it would be a good idea to write a basic intro post. If you…

Kato sells a line of 2-axle and 4-axle drive chassis. There have been times where I have had to cut down one of the 2-axle chassis (11-110) so I could use it in place of the other (11-109). I jotted down these instructions so I didn’t forget how. BTW, if you want to buy these…