Thursday, 15 September 2011

The Pleasures Of A G Scale Train Set

By Owen Jones


Have you ever noticed the eyes of a young child whilst they watch a sibling or friend get a train set as a present? They would like to play with it also but cannot because they are too young.

However, there are train sets on the market that the young ones can enjoy as well. The G gauge train set would be the perfect choice.

This train set is also a wonderful toy if you are looking for a train to install around your Christmas tree or outside in the garden, but it does require some room.

This train set hardly ever derails which is why it is best for younger children. The track is large enough at 45mm that a child can put a car back on it with very little problem. The track is strong enough that it will not be damaged if it is trodden on.

There are two sizes of straight and curved track available for the G gauge train set. This train set does have not so many accessories obtainable than most of the other gauges.

However, by shopping around one might find quite a variety of engines, cabooses, box and passenger carriages to fit their requirements. There are also landscaping, tunnels, lights, and other items that can be purchased to go with this kind of train set.

The carriages come in various sizes. The average size is about 17 ?? long by 4 ?? wide by 6 ?? high. There are some that may be shorter or a little longer. The locomotive is about 26.7? long.

Lots of the carriages and track are made from brass. This is so they will hold up to bad weather conditions and are durable. Brass also makes for simple cleaning.

Power is supplied by battery, transformer, or DCC. A battery or DCC may get fairly expensive to run. If you choose the transformer be sure that it is powerful enough to run the train that you buy.

The G scale train set usually comes in a box and ready to be put together once it is opened. Other articles can be purchased to make up the set as you like it.

Storage may be somewhat difficult if you decide to set this up in your garden. If you have a shed big enough it could be slid in there without having to take it to pieces. Big totes are a safe manner to transport a train of this size.

There are many manufactures on the market that make this type of train set. Each offers many things that could go with this set. Prices vary according to the amount of track and amount of rolling stock and manufacturer.

Looking on the web is a good way of seeing what each manufacturer has to offer and the prices they are asking.

lots of the larger chain stores carry them as do a couple of the smaller model shops too. A train of this size would keep any child of any age content for hours. It would be a learning experience with the possibility of becoming a life-long hobby for some.




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