Magnetic Couplings and others Items from PEHO
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To improve the operation of trains on our HOm exhibition layout, we have looked for robust and practical couplers. Tests with HOm or N couplings manufactured by Microtrains or Dapol…
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Truck Coupling KIYA97 for Laying Track
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We propose to present you trucks for maintenance and track laying, used by Japan Rail, but why not also on our Western model networks. It is not always necessary to…
Comparison of N-scale Tramway Performance
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We have bought streetcars from several manufacturers. Below is a comparative table of performances. We have chosen as main criteria the starting tension, the maximum speed and the reliability when…
“N” Variable elongation couplers by Micro-Ace
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Micro-Ace is a Japanese manufacturer we have never found in France. The couplers are sold under 4 references (2 types of couplings-see photos- and 2 colours, black or grey). Each…
Lighting a waggon with LED’s in 30 mn for less than 1 £
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We suggest you to realize lighting of passenger cars for a cost of 1 € per car. For this price, you will manufacture a LEDs lighting with capacity that avoids…
Figures manufactured in Asia
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Sets of figures are available on E.Bay at different scales from 1:25 to 1: 200. It’s possible to purchase sets of 100 to 1000 or more figures. For example, a…
The trams “Centram/Portram” from Kato and Tomytec (“N” scale)
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A few months apart, Tomytec and Kato have released the same light tram model. We bought and tested both models. Model Tomytec P/N TLR0601 or others (depending on colour). This…
Backgrounds
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It is now easy to find railway backgrounds at Internet vendors. Everyone has the opportunity to look for and find the background that they wish. Among all the manufacturers, the…
The Car System “Version Modelclub-Draveil”
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The Club develops on its new HOm network under construction a “Car System” inspired by the Faller Car System.The roads are made from five-ply 5mm poplar plywood and guided by…
Lampposts and Lanterns made in Asia
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It is now easy to find on eBay many products from Asian manufacturers at a low price. We have bought several models of streetlights since several years. The quality of…