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My hobby - HO scale trains, scenery CHOO - CHOO
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Starting out in older trains like the good old days - this list will get you on the right track.
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Scenery
 
Maintenance is a REAL thing!

Trains

Our set up is all older trains - lit up and smoking!

 
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I have several of the older ones second hand, but I have been looking at a couple holiday ones that would be nice to have!
HO Train Sets - Lionel Store
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They have the materials to build from scratch, kit's to put together. Always find something else I want.
MegaHobby.com
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Besides trains they carry rocks, turf and scenery sheets. Fellow train enthusiast highly praises them, and I am going to check out their turf I can't have too many colors!
DCC Controllers & Decoders For Sale | Tony's Trains
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The selection of trains is amazing!
HO Scale Model Trains
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Scenery

Enjoy making exactly what you want - these are some of our favorites to use. 

 
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Works great for use in silicone molds for making shapes. tiny fish rocks with glue in a mold makes great walls!
Elmer's Glue-All Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue, Extra Strong, 1.25 Ounces, 1 Count
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Holds items quickly and secure on a larger scale quickly on making my scenery.
Gorilla Glue
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I like the ease of using in homemade form, light weight and cutability.
Loctite TITE FOAM Gaps and Cracks Spray Foam, Bright White, 12 oz. Can, ...
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Covers well on my projects! Acrylic works best to cover glue so far.
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paints - Fun & Easy
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I prefer to buy in large amounts.
Felt Fabric by the Yard | High-Quality & Durable Material
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If I am rushed to get a new area on our scenery done, I will use this. It is easy and don't need 4 hands!
ReadyGrass
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They have so many buildings to choose from. Instructions are easy to follow.
HO Scale - Building Kits
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Track cleaner and also risers that I bought here have made a difference on our track.
HobbyTown
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The products I am using and have used are so life like and durable.
Scenic Express
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Love the ease of to scale!
Rock Molds, Ready Rocks™, Custom & Debris
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We added to a high speed area table edge to prevent flying trains. They will cut to size.
Plexiglass
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Many thin LAYERS - this is what we use with our paints to make waterfalls and a fishing pond for the mountain and farm area on our layout.
Let's Resin – One-Stop Resin Art Supplier for Epoxy Resin Kits & Molds
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Maintenance is a REAL thing!

Maintaining to repairing - faster to do yourself if possible!

 
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Hands down the best book to have if your planning on fixing your train. Very detailed ( you might need a magnifying glass to read )
Greenberg's Repair & Operating Manual: Lionel Trains 1945-1969
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Great for all the soldering and small pieces.
Magnifying Glasses With Light
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I love the different scents! Fireplace is real nice and puts off a steady smoke.
Mega-Steam Smoke Fluid
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The bottle last a long time! And smokes well!
Smoke Fluid
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Keeps the wheels running! Last a long time. Less than a drop is all it takes!
Woodland Scenics HL653 Ultra Light Oil Hob-E-Lube (SCALE=ALL) Part #78
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I love our set all those little screws on Lionel's are recessed and it makes it a breeze to remove or replace. Great for track also!!
Mini Screwdriver Set
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solder's great and temperature adjustment is really nice.
80W 110V Soldering Iron Kit with LCD
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Repairing A Marx train and watching them go again is so fun, having this book helps us a lot!
Repair Manual for Marx O Electric Locomotives and Accessories
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