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HO Trains, Railroad History

Why is HO Scale So Popular? History Tells the Story.

Posted on by Nightwatch Trains
07
Sep

Model railroading has long been a cherished hobby for children as well as adults. Its immense popularity is twofold: It lets adults be kids again – and allows kids to dream of being grownup railroaders. From O Gauge to HO Scale: A Brief History The roaring twenties was a dramatic time in history, ushering in […]

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HO Trains

The Appeal of Old School HO Scale Brass Trains

Posted on by Nightwatch Trains
11
Jun

Maybe I’m just old school, but I prefer brass locomotives in my HO scale train collection. One day, I might just make it my mission to convince all of you out there who pass on brass to reconsider 😊 A top grumble that some in the model railroading community often mention is that the older […]

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