What do you call someone who collects model trains?

A railfan, rail buff or train buff (American English); railway enthusiast or railway buff (Australian/British English); trainspotter or ferroequinologist, is a person interested, recreationally, in rail transport.

What is the oldest model train company?

The first mass market model train sets were invented by a German company called Marklin in 1891, and by the early 1950s model trains were the number one most popular toy for boys in the United States.

What is the most beautiful train in the world?

These Are the Most Beautiful Train Rides in the World

of 10. Nevada Northern Railway.
of 10. Pacific Surfliner.
of 10. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
of 10. The Glacier Express.
of 10. Rocky Mountaineer.
of 10. Jacobite Steam Train.
of 10. Napa Valley Wine Train.
of 10. Grand Canyon National Railway.

Where is the most luxurious train?

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE) The Venice Simplon-Orient Express (VSOE) is the world’s most authentic luxury train. Its 1920s-vintage Art Deco cars, sparkling in their navy and gold livery and snowy white roof, take your breath away.

What does HO stand for in model trains?

half-O
The abbreviation “HO” stands for “half-O.” The smaller trains were less expensive and took up less space than their larger O scale cousins, which became popular with people who were moving into small homes and apartments in the 1940s.

What is the most famous train?

The Most Famous Trains in the World

20th Century Limited.
Trans-Siberian Express.
Orient Express.
Flying Scotsman.
Golden Arrow.
Blue Train.
Bullet Train.
TGV.

Why do some model trains have 3 rails?

In the early days of railway modeling, some O scale modelers (the dominant scale at the time), made use of an outside third rail and a shoe pickup system for power. This system had the benefit of being more realistic by removing the central third rail common to O scale track, while retaining an effective power source.