http://www.traintraffic.com Model Train news, reviews and information. Mon, 02 Jan 2006 00:43:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The N scale AC4400CW is one of the most popular trains, be it a model or the real thing. The AC4400CW is simply known for it’s excellent paint, smooth performance, and easy to install parts and the N scale AC4400CW was modeled after that. The AC locomotive transmissions became popular in the 1990s and the AC4400CW was a favorite because it just couldn’t be beat from a lugging power perspective.]]> http://www.traintraffic.com/n-scale-model-trains/kato-n-scale-ac4400cw-diesel-locomotive/ http://www.traintraffic.com/model-train-station/model-train-scales/ http://www.traintraffic.com/model-train-station/buying-your-first-model-train-set/ This year, the O Gauge Polar Express is one hot item. The set is retailing for around $260—if you can get it. The Polar Express sure looks spectacular and model railroaders of all ages are sure to enjoy seeing it grace the rails. The train is based of the 1985 story written by Chris Van Allsburg. The movie, 2004, was a fun time for all moviegoers. Fun aside, just what does this O gauge train set offer for model railroading fun?]]> http://www.traintraffic.com/o-scale-model-trains/lionel-polar-express-model-train-set/ I went out and purchased a new train set yesterday from my local hobby supply store. There where many choices to choose from, but I decided on the HO scale Cavalier (#01331) from Bachmann's Spectrum line. This package was a complete set that is ready-to-run out of the box. The Cavalier set includes the trademarked E-Z line of track and an analog controller. The train is DCC ready.]]> http://www.traintraffic.com/ho-scale-model-trains/purchased-bachmann-spectrum-cavalier/ http://www.traintraffic.com/model-train-station/ho-trains/ The Pennsylvania Railroad was one of the largest in the world for much of the one hundred and twenty-two years it was in operation. The keystone crest of Pennsylvania is “The Standard Railroad of America.” Moreover, the Pennsylvania Railroad was very much the standard, with more than 10,000 miles of tracks. Running those 10,000 miles of track were almost 7,000 locomotives and more than 250,000 cars. ]]> http://www.traintraffic.com/ho-scale-model-trains/bachmann-ho-train-the-keystone/