Papa Steve Adds Another Class 1 Railroad Line
A Model Train Review by Papa
Proper railroad layouts need to grow, even if it is just expanding the coverage of railroad lines… Read More.
A Model Train Review by Papa
I love Lionel trains and I truly enjoy talking about the sets I personally own and play with, every chance I get… Read More.
LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express
A Model Train Review by Papa
If you love LEGOS, trains, and Harry Potter, then this is the set for you. At 801 pieces, this model train set includes a train station with pedestrian overpass and clock, the Hogwarts Express, tender, a passenger car, and a handful of mini figs… Read More.
Papa’s Favorite Lionel Train: The Polar Express
A Model Train Review by Papa
We all love the movie The Polar Express, and Lionel has produced quite a range of train sets, rolling stock, and accessories around this story. I’ve always wanted my own Lionel Christmas Tree railroad layout, and was excited when I discovered I could own The Polar Express… Read More.
What track do I need for Lionel model railroads?
A Model Train Help Article by Papa
If you’ve decided to get into Lionel model O Scale trains, are you now wondering what style of track to get? There are some options for you to consider… Read More.
Model Train Review by Papa
If you like trains and LEGOS, then this is the set for you! The LEGO City Cargo Train 60198 is one of the newer remote control motorized train sets that includes Bluetooth control… Read More.
A Love Affair with Model Railroading
A Model Railroading Article by Papa
Do you remember your first encounter with a railroad train engine? I was a toddler and my dad took me to the Union Pacific railroad roundhouse in Meridian, Idaho. The big black, noisy steam engines scared me. I think that was why dad bought us our first set of Lionel trains… Read More.
Model Train Review by Robby
I saved my own money for a long time to buy the Lego City Cargo Train 60052 train set. I built it with Dad the first time. It’s L Scale, which is close to O Scale model train size, but it’s L for LEGO… Read More.
Help! What kind of Lionel train controller do I get?
A Model Train Help Article by Papa
If you are just getting started in the model train hobby, you may be looking at new and pre-owned O Scale Lionel trains for sale, and wondering what kind of control system you’ll need to run your railroad engine. In this article, we’ll take a look at the different kinds of controls available for both new and used Lionel model trains… Read More.
LEGO City Passenger Train 60197
Model Train Review by Papa
I love this set. So much so that I bought two of them. Here’s why…Read More.
Model Train Review by Papa
When you collect trains as long as I have, you can’t help but pick your favorites. In my collection, I have about 30 engines, over one hundred different model railroading cars, and enough O scale track and accessories to fill most of the floor space in my house. When I look over at my collection, it’s easy to see that Lionel trains are my favorite… Read More.
LEGO City High-Speed passenger Train 60051
Model Train Review by Robby
The LEGO City High-Speed Passenger Train 60051 model train set reminds me of a real-life bullet train. It’s white like the Cascades of Amtrak, which is really awesome. I like moving things off the tracks with this train’s bullet nose… Read More.
Are Those Model Trains HO? How To Tell The Difference Between Model Railroad Scale Sizes.
A Model Train Help Article by Papa
What’s the difference between model railroading Scale, and Gauge? Scale is the ratio of the model dimensions to the real life size. Gauge is the distance between the two outer rails. As an example of Gauge, O Gauge track is listed as 1.25 inches… Read More.
LEGO City Passenger Train 60197
Model Train Review by Robby
I like the LEGO City Passenger Train 60197 because it can plow things like logs off the tracks with its cone shaped nose, just like my LEGO City High-Speed Passenger Train 60051… Read More.
Model Train Review by Robby
I like that the LEGO City Cargo Train 60198 is as green as Christmas. I like using the Bluetooth LEGO Powered Up controller on my Papa’s cell phone to move the model train around the track… Read More.
Reviews from a family of gaming geeks. 