The Model Trains For Beginners eBook: January 2010

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Model Train Questions?

Hi, It’s Dan here…

If you’re not one of my regular subscribers, let me quickly tell you a little about myself… And then I’ll tell you what model train resources I recommend… even if you are a complete beginner, or are an advanced railroader.

Okay… I’ve been collecting, building, buying and selling HO scale model trains for over 27 years. It all started with a simple Christmas gift. It was an oval Lima HO scale model train set (which I still own today)… I absolutely loved that train set…

Every other opportunity for a gift I was asking for extra track, new locomotives, passenger carriages, building kits and more… I remember spending hours in the local hobby shop looking at the large range of accessories and wondering how I could earn the money to buy them…
Fast forward 27 years later…

And I’m constantly amazed at the fun this hobby has provided me. It has, and will be, a hobby for life! Not only has it been fun but I’ve learned so many technical skills… carpentry, electrical wiring, problem solving and design. I’ve learned to be creative and developed a hands-on knowledge of geography from making landscapes. I learned how bridges are put together so they don’t collapse…

Creating miniature replicas of life has allowed me to enter a different world.

Over those 27 years I have been through literally every emotion imaginable. Frustration… anger… jubilation; although the frustration was mostly self-inflicted as I had ignored the basics!

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I think I own most HO scale model train books on the market… every time I wanted to build a new landscape, set up new controllers or fix a problem… I would buy a book to tell me how.
Here’s The Problem…

See, nowadays, with all the latest advancements in model trains… being able to control multiple trains from one controller, steam locos with steam and sound… it is very easy to make some expensive mistakes.

And this is the exact reason why a few weeks ago (and after continually being asked to do so for over 2 years), I decided to review the model train “how to” books on the market…
What Happened…

The truth was, most books were okay… But a beginner, or an advanced railroader, would have to buy 5 or 6 books (maybe even more) to get 80% of the information they needed… that was until I found 2 downloadable books – Model Trains for Beginners and Model Train Help.

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I bought both of these ebooks and I refer to them often… they’ve become my only source of information!

The best part is, because they are ebooks, the authors update them often and you get the updates for free. I can’t tell you how many books I’ve got on my shelf with very outdated information… a problem easily solved with these ebooks.

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Both the authors also offer a 60 day money back guarantee… so if the ebook doesn’t suit your needs you can request a full refund…

Model Trains For Beginners

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Recommended by John

Hi, it’s John here…

(http://fossie09.hobbyshop.hop.clickbank.net/) If you’re not one of my regular subscribers, let me quickly tell you a little about myself… And then I’ll tell you what model train resources I recommend… even if you are a complete beginner, or are an advanced railroader.

Okay… I’ve been collecting, building, buying and selling model trains for over 27 years. It all started with a simple Christmas gift. It was an oval Lima HO scale model train set (which I still own today)… I absolutely loved that train set…

Every other opportunity for a gift I was asking for extra track, new locomotives, passenger carriages, building kits and more… I remember spending hours in the local hobby shop looking at the large range of accessories and wondering how I could earn the money to buy them…
Fast forward 27 years later…

And I’m constantly amazed at the fun this hobby has provided me. It has, and will be, a hobby for life! Not only has it been fun but I’ve learned so many technical skills… carpentry, electrical wiring, problem solving and design. I’ve learned to be creative and developed a hands-on knowledge of geography from making landscapes. I learned how bridges are put together so they don’t collapse…

Creating miniature replicas of life has allowed me to enter a different world.

Over those 27 years I have been through literally every emotion imaginable. Frustration… anger… jubilation; although the frustration was mostly self-inflicted as I had ignored the basics!

I think I own most model train books on the market… every time I wanted to build a new landscape, set up new controllers or fix a problem… I would buy a book to tell me how.
Here’s The Problem…

See, nowadays, with all the latest advancements in model trains… being able to control multiple trains from one controller, steam locos with steam and sound… it is very easy to make some expensive mistakes.

And this is the exact reason why a few weeks ago (and after continually being asked to do so for over 2 years), I decided to review the model train “how to” books on the market…
What Happened…

The truth was, most books were okay… But a beginner, or an advanced railroader, would have to buy 5 or 6 books (maybe even more) to get 80% of the information they needed… that was until I found 2 downloadable books – Model Trains for Beginners and Model Train Help.

I bought both of these ebooks and I refer to them often… they’ve become my only source of information!

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The best part is, because they are ebooks, the authors update them often and you get the updates for free. I can’t tell you how many books I’ve got on my shelf with very outdated information… a problem easily solved with these ebooks.

Both the authors also offer a 60 day money back guarantee… so if the ebook doesn’t suit your needs you can request a full refund…
Here’s an Overview of Both…

Model Trains For Beginners
Model Trains for Beginners

5 Stars
Product Rating (5/5 Stars)
Model Trains for Beginners – is my # 1 choice. It is a “must have” ebook for all beginners to model trains.

It is rock-solid, high quality information for the beginner model railroader.

There is an unbelievable amount of useful information in this ebook… even an advanced modeler (like myself) needs to know and be reminded of the basics. I use this ebook almost daily, and that’s after 27 years of experience…

This ebook is solidly packed to the brim with good quality step by step information that can be used for your entire model train lifetime.

It covers the essential basics from the ground up… the language of model trains, how to plan, design and create great layouts that are easy to run and problem free… Through to the advanced realism techniques like weathering, making your layout look dated, to controllers and tips for those people that are not Electricians, and so much more.

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At US$27, it is very well priced, as you would not normally find this amount of condensed, straight to the point information in one book. You would need to buy 4 or 5 books to get the equivalent amount of information.

>> To get more information on “Model Trains for Beginners” – Click here or the ebook image

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Model Train Help
Model Train Help

5 Stars
Product Rating (5/5 Stars)

While Model Trains for Beginners was the perfect resource for beginners, Model Train Help is the perfect resource for intermediate to advanced model railroaders.

It is a detailed 200+ page ebook packed to the brim with detailed technical solutions. While beginners will find this ebook overwhelming, the intermediate to advanced model railroader will find the information incredibly useful. It covers everything from the language of model trains, to planning, designing and creating great layouts that are easy to run and problem free, to weathering and so much more… this ebook has it all.

It is US$39.97, but you would need 5 or 6 books from Amazon to give you all the condensed information this ebook contains in one place.

I always print these downloadable books, as then I can make notes and add to them as I go along.

>> To get more information on “Model Train Help” – Click here

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The Conclusion…

Many years ago I used to build bridges, rivers and landscapes without referring to a book… but then I realized how much extra time and money it was costing me… not to mention the frustration and the fact that they never looked real!

Both these ebooks will give a complete step by step plan and in my opinion are an absolute “must have”.

>> Click here for John’s Top Choice if you are a beginner

>> Click here for John’s Top Choice if you are an intermediate to advanced model railroader

Now, the truth is… If you browse this site long enough you will find more than enough free information to answer most of your questions and get you well-and-truly on your way.

And, if you have subscribed for the free tips, tricks and secrets, you will be getting a weekly email newsletter with even more answers, tips and ideas.

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But from my experience online, most people just want the shortcut. They may be time poor, or don’t want to spend hours on the computer, or don’t know how to bookmark the site so they can come back to it later…

And that shortcut is to pay the money and download an ebook. That way you get all the information you need in one place. It can be read within 2 minutes of paying (even if it’s 2 in the morning) or whenever you like. The ebook can be read on the computer, or printed and read offline… It is very convenient!

Have fun with “The Best Hobby In The World”.

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John Smith

A Passionate Model Railroader
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Monday, January 11, 2010

Husband And Wife Can’t Get Enough After 9 Model Railway Layouts

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by Dan Morgan

Every day we receive emails from enthusiastic model railroaders but this Husband and Wife model railroading team were perfect to profile today…

Meet Brian and Ann Silby from The Rylstone Wellingborough Northants England.

My Wife and I have 9 scenic model railway layouts that we take to model railway shows all over the UK and sometimes to the continent. These model railway layouts are all under 2 metres long and they travel in the back of our station wagon. I model in N scale, while Ann models in Z scale.

How long have you and your wife been modeling railroads?

Ann and I have been modeling railways for about 25 years!

Which scale do you and your wife model in?

I model in N scale (continental) whilst Ann models in Z scale. We model in these scales because of space. We only live in a small house.

What brand of equipment do you model with?

I use Fleischmann Roco Minitrix and Kato. All Ann’s trains are Marklin.

Are you using DCC or analog controls?

I use DCC controls on two of my 6 layouts. The other 4 are analog. Ann only uses analog.

Where do you show your layouts?

We show our layouts all over the UK, also in Belgium and this year we have been invited to Eurospoor in Holland.

Why have you chosen the scenes you have created?

All of our layouts are actually based on areas where we have been on Holiday and were attracted by the scenery.

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How much time do you spend modeling?

We spend quite an amount of time modeling. I would say about 1 day every week. This year we have 33 shows booked in on our schedule.

Do you think model trains is the greatest hobby in the world?

Yes we do… it is so therapeutic and relaxing.

Thank-you Brian and Ann for sharing your story and your pictures with us… Your model railroads are amazing and it is so inspirational to see a Husband and Wife sharing this wonderful hobby and having a lot of fun in the process.

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Got any comments or questions for Brian and Ann Silby? Please scroll to the bottom of the page and leave your comments there…

The Model Train Club Opens Its Doors To New Members

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by Dan Morgan

It’s been a long time in the making, but finally we have opened the doors to what will eventually become the biggest Model Train Club ever.

Why will it eventually become the biggest?

Because it is online and can be accessed worldwide. Never before has an online Model Train Club of this nature been offered before.

It is based on the myspace and facebook platforms and allows model railroaders of absolutely any skill level to socialize online.

There is the ability to create your own customized profile, friend other members, ask any question you like, upload your photos and videos, enter the conversations on the forum and much more.

This is a very exciting time for us, as the hobby desperately needed something like this… now it has it!

It’s free to become a member, so go check it out now.

Click here >>The Model Train Club

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I look forward to your comments and feedback…

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All The Model Train Layout Tips & Tricks , All In One Place !

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I've had a bunch of people email me asking if they could fast
track the tips... if there was somewhere where they could
get access to all of our model train layout tips, tricks and
secrets in one place...

Yes, there is!

And it's available at:

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This is a very comprehensive step by step guide to
model railroading. It caters for complete beginners and
advanced model railroaders.

The cost of the ebook is negligible compared to the time and
money you will save from this valuable information.

We have also organized a special bonus - 30 days of access
to the Model Train Club at no charge...

Go have a look:

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Let me know your thoughts...

Best Regards,

Donald Foster

Why Do Model Railroaders Need Clarity?

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Clarity... Why do model railroaders need clarity?

Because the model train opportunities are endless!

You can build a layout in your basement, attic, shed, garage or
garden. You can run steam or diesel locomotives. You can have
multilevel railways with rivers, dams, mountains, snow... You get
the idea!

The opportunities are truly endless in this wonderful hobby. Some
points to consider are:

Where are you going to build your layout?

In my case it's "Where will my Wife let me?" :-) I find that I
prefer being in the shed where I am out of the way and can enjoy
lots of "me" time. I have a friend who has a large model train
layout in his front lounge area.

How much space have you got available?

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The entire layout needs to be easily reachable by the operator to
correct derailed trains, line faults, etc. "Against the wall"
layouts need to be restricted to 3 feet wide. A layout size of at
least 3 feet 6 inches x 4 feet would allow space for a continuous
loop railroad in HO scale. A layout space of at least 6 x 4 feet
would be a better option. This would allow room to have a
reasonably interesting model railroad.

Which scale you are going to use?

This is largely dependent on the space you have available and how
much detail you want. Detail is easier to see and reproduce on
larger models. HO scale is the most common and has the widest
variety of accessories available. But if space is at a premium then
consider N scale. You can build an N scale layout in an area about
30% of that area needed to build a similar layout in HO scale.

Will you model a real life layout or create your own?

Most model train enthusiasts will eventually create models of real
life systems. It can be challenging to model real life systems, but
is very rewarding. Google Earth provides us with the perfect tool
to check layouts, sizes, scenery, buildings and more.

Best Regards,

Your Name

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P.S. In the next Article we talk about the costs of model
railroading and tips to save money. Until then...

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The Same Mistake Time & Time Again!

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It's great reading through the emails people have sent regarding
their model train frustrations and what they think about model
trains.

The amazing part is that these people range from kids as young as 7
years old to mature modelers that are almost 80 years old!

There are some fascinating stories especially from people that have
collected for 30+ years. I'm asking some of them for permission to
publish some their stories... as everyone can benefit from them.

From the emails I noticed there is a common thread with modelers
that have been in the hobby less than a few years... A lack of
patience and clarity.

Model trains doesn't mean you have to be a technical genius, a
brilliant artist or have a huge amount of money... But, you must
have patience.

You will thrive in this hobby if you have patience. Model trains is
another world where you can lose yourself and forget all the
worries you may have.

Most detailed layouts have taken the owners many, many years to
build and that is what is so great about this hobby... You are
constantly changing, upgrading and modifying your system.

This hobby is for life... so enjoy it!

Best Regards,

Donald Foster.

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P.S. In the next few days I'll tell you about clarity and how to
decide what layout you should build and how. Until then...

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The Greatest Hobby In The World Or Is It?

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A couple of days ago I sent out an email asking what people think
about model trains, and what there frustrations are?

And I just can't believe the response!
I tell you one thing that is really clear -
there are a lot of modelers out there , that have spent
a lot of money and time on their model trains but still
don't have a layout that works well or one they are
proud of.
From the feedback I noticed there is a common thread with modelers
that have been in the hobby less than a few years... A lack of
patience and clarity.

Model trains doesn't mean you have to be a technical genius, a
brilliant artist or have a huge amount of money... But, you must
have patience.

You will thrive in this hobby if you have patience. Model trains is
another world where you can lose yourself and forget all the
worries you may have.

Best Regards,

Donald Foster

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P.S. I just want to thank you again for all your
wonderful responses...

P.S. I am dead serious about this - and I really DO
value your feedback. I need to know your answer so
I can make sure my follow up tips answer your questions...
what you think about the hobby, are you a beginner.

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The Model Trains For Beginners eBook

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Model Train Questions?

Model Trains For Beginners

Monday, January 11, 2010

Husband And Wife Can’t Get Enough After 9 Model Railway Layouts

The Model Train Club Opens Its Doors To New Members

All The Model Train Layout Tips & Tricks , All In One Place !

Why Do Model Railroaders Need Clarity?

The Same Mistake Time & Time Again!

The Greatest Hobby In The World Or Is It?