S Scale Model Trains

Model trains are generally built to scale, in this article I am going to talk in detail about S scale models. The S-gauge or as it is more commonly called the S-scale model trains are designed to a ratio of 1:64, this is the general scale that most models are built to. This size fits in-between two other common scales, HO and O, the S scale is popular because it is slightly larger than the HO models and slightly smaller than the models that are built to 0 scale. This allows railroaders to have a nice railway no matter how big or small space they have available.

The s-scale models first become popular when the American Flyer model trains were re-designed to the s-scale which made the S scale models standard. Gilbert, who is a renewed railroader, also re-designed the tracks of many model trains and making them the standard S scale.

Most enthusiasts today were first introduced to this scale from a model of the American Express that they had while they were still a child. I was one of those. Today, the s scale trains still sore in popularity allowing railroaders to have a model train set that was just the right size for their needs.

Did you know that S scale trains take up 10% more space than the small HO model trains, which are usually more expensive? The S scale trains also run much more reliably and are easier for modelers to use. That alone is a good enough reason to buy S scale model trains over any other alternatives available.

Bachmann Model Trains

Bachmann are a company who make model trains. Bachmann are a company who make and sell a whole range of model trains including trains for children as well as professional model railroad collectors. They also produce a number of model train kits. Bachmann have come a long way from some of the first trains they produced as they not only create some of the best model trains available but they also make some of the best scenery to. I highly recommend that you check out some of Bachmann’s model trains.

Here is a model train that I found on Bachmann’s website…

(Image source Bachmann.co.uk)

Model Steam Trains

Model railroading is a hobby that many people enjoy and which over the past few years has become very popular with a growing number of model train enthusiasts. Model steam trains are the trains that most people want to collect, therefore that is what I am going to talk about in detail in my first post.

Steam trains are a part of our history; they were first brought to the United States in 1804 and were built by two men called Richard Trevithick and Andrew Vivian. There first model was used as a joke by many people but when they built the first full scale model steam trains people first began to understand how this was a great invention.

From then right up until today steam trains have been enjoyed however steam trains have almost completely been replaced now. This has created a massive demand for replica and model steam trains. These are very different to toy trains that almost everyone had as a child, these are much more detailed and often to scale replicas of steam trains as they once were, it is quite amazing how much time and effort is spent to create these amazing model trains.

Steam trains are an important part of our history and a great way for them to be remembered is by collecting and enjoying model steam trains.