Train Resources/ Primer?

"zeontestpilot" (zeontestpilot) 06/15/2015 at 07:10 • Filed to: Trains

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Hey oppo, I was recently given a bunch of HO !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! model trains for free, and it’s a dream come true for me. But I have run into an issue, I’m clueless on trains. No knowledge what-so-ever.

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So, does anybody know of a resource and/or train primer where I can start learning about trains? Mainly diesel engines, because that's mainly what I have, but anything will do. Thanks!

Pixel > zeontestpilot 06/15/2015 at 09:10

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http://mrr.trains.com/how-to/get-sta…

http://www.nmra.org/beginners-guid…

http://www.ebay.com/gds/A-Small-Gu…

Just1BeforeIDie > zeontestpilot 06/15/2015 at 09:23

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There are lots of basic manuals on wiring, track layout, etc that you can buy. Find a local toy train museum/club and ask lots of questions!

ly2v8-Brian > zeontestpilot 06/15/2015 at 10:53

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What do you want to know?

zeontestpilot > Just1BeforeIDie 06/15/2015 at 12:59

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Yeah, I'm planning of visiting the store when I go to town...two towns over, lol.

zeontestpilot > ly2v8-Brian 06/15/2015 at 13:38

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General train knowledge I suppose. I’m know my knowledge is limited, do I'm looking for anything.

fryguy > Pixel 06/15/2015 at 13:41

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Pixel’s fist two sites are a good start point. Good tutorial re: buying on ebay (Most of my purchases are from ebay. You look like you have enough to get started.) Kadee couplers for replacement/upgrade when you can. Their website has easy to use look-ups for what to buy/how to do it. Your local library - 625 under the Dewey Decimal Classification. Good luck and enjoy. Planes, trains and automobiles are great!!

ly2v8-Brian > zeontestpilot 06/15/2015 at 13:52

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I know a little. For example what you chose for a picture is an example of GM EMD F-9 A-B setup the A is the locomotive the B is the part behind it is a cab less locomotive. The GM F and E series was made from the 1930’s to the 1960’s. The simple way to know the difference between and E and an F is the number of axles per truck. Fs had two, Es had three. These were very successful machines and very popular. The most popular as a toy is the Santa Fe as shown above.

As I said I know a little. My Grandfather was a train driver for A.T.&S.F. (Santa Fe), and I dabble in the model railroad hobby (nothing serious right now, that gets expensive and needs a lot of space).

RallyWrench > zeontestpilot 06/15/2015 at 14:12

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Hit up R32Rennsport on LaLD, he’s TrainMan.

edu-petrolhead > zeontestpilot 06/17/2015 at 09:58

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Just bought this. Worth every single currency unit I paid for it

zeontestpilot > edu-petrolhead 06/17/2015 at 10:34

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Dear Santa, I know what I want this year...