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‘Any make, Any gauge, Any age’
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The Web has allowed people all over the world to communicate directly. Discussion groups on all manner of subjects have been formed. We thought it would be helpful to list those we have been able to find. Please mail Andy & Elaine Hyelman, Train Collectors Society Membership, PO Box 13891, Redditch, B97 9FN or e-mail memsec@traincollectors.co.uk if you know of any more, or have other comments.
The list is arranged alphabetically by subject. Please note that all groups apart from 'Spanner' are Yahoo E-groups.
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Dedicated to discussions on Vintage
American Flyer trains made by A.C. Gilbert in New Haven Ct. |
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An informational exchange on Athearn
model railroad locos and rolling stock |
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Model Railroaders interested in
Bachmann On30 narrow gauge trains and other 2-rail O gauge compatible
trains, accessories, E-Z and PECO track, and Atlas O gauge products. |
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Bowman Models were made at Dereham, Norfolk between 1925 and 1936. Products included stationary steam engines; boats powered by steam, clockwork and elastic; the overscale steam railway system, and many other items. This Bowman Group is for the enjoyment of those who would like a specific place to discuss their hobby of collecting and/or steaming Bowman models (including Bowman "relations"), in addition to the Toy_Steam Yahoo group which is available for the discussion of all live steam toys in more general terms. |
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This list is for anyone who collects
Mattel's Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Matchbox Racing, Nascar, or any other
collectors series. We discuss trades, values, any series news, and other
miniature car titbits. So if you are a Hot Wheels or Matchbox collector,
this is the list for you! |
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See Also: Hot Wheels |
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| Fleischmanntrains | A group for those interested in all the products of Fleischmann Bros of Nurenberg, not necessarily trains and in HO only but also ships , steam engines (stationary), their history and general collecting and running of the brand. Also paperwork and all things about the marque. To swap idea, hints, suggestions etc. |
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See Also LGB |
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For all G scale railway enthusiasts.
Layouts; rolling stock; buildings; bridges; figures; electrics. Whatever
it is, exchange ideas/thoughts here. |
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This group is for anyone interested in vintage Hornby trains, both O- gauge and Dublo, and related topics. It does not cover current Hornby Railways. Founders and moderators of the group are Peter Zwakhals |
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Hornby O Gauge - Everything to do with
Hornby O Gauge. Both Electric and Clockwork Covered. Both Pre-war and
Post-war. Welcoming both small and large collections. New members always
welcome. No Rules - except Love Hornby and subscribers MUST have a sense
of humour. Actively seeking fresh new members. Main interest is Hornby O
Gauge but some BL and other brands can be mentioned provided they have a
relation to Hornby O |
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This group is for people interested in
Hotwheels cars and accessories from '67 to the present. Other popular
diecast is always welcome too (JL, RC, Matchbox, etc). Trading, selling
(no scalpers),a great place to ask ANY questions relating to Hotwheels or
collecting. |
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A friendly place to buy, sell and or
trade Lionel trains, boxcars, Plasticville, tracks, railroad memorabilia.
Post freely what you have to sell or trade, and what you would like to
sell or trade. |
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The purpose of this list is an
informational exchange on post-war Lionel trains including operation,
repair, availability, and general maintenance. Also welcomed are
discussions of other makers of O/O27 gauge equipment and how they
interface to Lionel post-war equipment. |
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| Lionel Super "O" | See Super "O" |
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LONE STAR DIECAST MODELS AND TOYS 1948-88. |
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| Lone Star | See also Treble-O-Gauge |
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This List is made for all friends of
the Model Railroad, especially MAERKLIN. Please write in German Language
if possible. Diese Liste ist fuer alle Freunde der Maerklin
Modelleisenbahn gemacht und soll dem freien und vom Haus Maerklin
unabhaengigen Gedankenaustausch in deutscher Sprache (schwaebisch ist auch
erlaubt) dienen. Nun schreibt mal schoen ! |
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| Marklin Talk |
The
purpose of this group is to bring together individuals from all parts of
the world who have an interest in exchanging ideas and information about
Marklin (Märklin) model trains. You
may post Marklin items you have for sale or Marklin items you want to buy,
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The Meccano 'Spanner' group whose main
discussion point |
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| Minic Motorways | For collectors, new and old of Triang Minic Motorways. A forum for help and shared advice. Also for sale and wanted posts. No spam or anything to off topic. |
| Minix Cars | This is a club for collectors and other enthusiasts of Minix model vehicles and Minix-related items. Here you can make contact and swap ideas, information and maybe even the models themselves. |
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This group is designed for people who
are looking for model train spare parts of any gauge, make, or who need to
be put in touch with people who can repair the train in question for them,
or to ask advise on repairing the item themselves. If you need something,
some advice or want to sell, buy, swap repair something this is the group
for you Just tell the group what you need! (please remember this group has
a moderator but is run by you send as many messages as you like!) |
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Looking for that Spare Part to Repair
that Locomotive you have had for ages but can't find. Try posting here and
let the Group find it for you. Not just Triang & Hornby but Hornby
Dublo, Wrenn, Lima, Fleischmann in fact any Brand or Scale. |
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Open to anybody interested in N Gauge
Model Railways/Railroads/Trains |
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The sole purpose of this list is to
promote the exchange between n-scalers who are looking for replacements
for those lost, broken or just plain "wanted" parts--we n
scalers always have an odd part or shell, etc. that another modeller
needs. Please, no manufacturers or lengthy "for sale" lists
please. If a modeller has a group of items for sale, please post to the
group file area. As the moderator and/or e-Groups are not involved in any
transaction between members of the group, in the event that you have a
dispute with another member, you release e-Groups and moderator of this
group from claims, demands and damages, arising out of or in any way
connected with such disputes. |
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This list is for the discussion of all
subjects dealing with NTRAK modular railroading. This list is here to
promote an open exchange of ideas. Please feel free to ask any questions
or post any comments. Anyone can subscribe and all ages are welcome, so
please use your best judgment when posting. |
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The purpose of the Plasticville
mailing list is for the discussion of collecting, repairing and restoring
miniature plastic village items. Although the name of the list is
Plasticville, discussions of other manufacturer's items (Littletown, Marx,
K-line, Skyline, etc) are most welcome here. This list was started with
the hope of networking plastic village enthusiasts worldwide, and to
provide a venue for collectors to enhance their knowledge. Almost all
plastic village related posts are welcome here, e.g. collecting stories,
wish lists, unique items, questions and answers, repair tips, resources,
references, items for sale or trade, Internet links, etc. Although some
"topic drift" is to be expected, the main focus of the group
will be centered on miniature plastic items. Above all, everyone should
enjoy themselves and have FUN!! Personal attacks (flaming), profanity,
ethnic slurs, and spam type advertising will not be tolerated. The sender
of such messages will be warned once and, should the posts continue,
removed from the mailing list. |
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| Pre - war O gauge trains | This
list is dedicated to help fellow prewar O gauge train operators get help
and information about their trains, sorry, no selling allowed. Any
manufacturer welcomed.
(NB US gauge O trains) |
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A list devoted to the exchange of news
from ROCO. Post news about new ROCO product, special limited editions,
information and experiences you had with certain locos. Share with the
list your last DCC-decoder installation in an older, not DCC-ready loco,
maybe even with pictures posted to the file section of the list. Let the
list know how you use Roco's "Digital is cool" - or maybe other
DCC-system. Tell us about your layout (pictures would be nice!), etc.
Information about Roco's turntable and its use as well as
"hands-on" experience with the new ROCO digital cranes would
certainly be of interest to many modellers. |
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| Sakai/Seki |
This list is for anyone interested in the history, manufacture, original sale, collection, repair, restoration, display and operation of these Japanese toy trains. |
| (Lionel) Super "O" |
This group is for fans of "0" & "027" trains with a focus on Lionel "Super O" track . Lionel offered "Super O" from 1957 through 1966. Many view "Super O" as the most realistic track system ever. Questions about "Super O" can be asked and answers provided. |
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Spanner: See
‘Meccano’ |
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This group is for those who want to share information between others who collect or make steam powered toys. Modern or vintage, both commercially produced steam engines or one-offs made at home. To help like-minded people find parts for anyone rebuilding old toys or making their own. |
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Toy
Trains Toy
Trains |
This mailing list was formed to
provide a platform where toy train enthusiasts can discuss, argue (NO
FLAMES), comment, inquire about, impart knowledge, add to the rumour mill
on: relative merits, quality, how to, identification, repair information,
operation, current products and other news bits regarding to TOY TRAINS.
NOTE: This is not a buy/sell/trade list. There will no anonymous postings,
you must sign with your real name. This list is officially sponsored and
maintained by the Train Collectors Association. |
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The discussion board for ALL toy train
collectors, regardless of toy train age, make or size! The Train
Collectors Society is based in the United Kingdom, where most of the
members live. But we have members Worldwide, with interests in almost
every make of Toy Train, from 100 years ago to today. Use of this board is
for discussion about any toy trains, membership of the TCS is not a
requirement, but adds to the FUN! |
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This group is for the discussion of
Tri-ang Railways, the later Tri-ang Hornby and the present day Hornby
Railways. The group also exists to enable its members to swap, sell or
otherwise trade items from the above ranges and to advise each other of
sources of spares and methods of repairing models Please keep the
discussion to the point |
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| Treble-O-Gauge | The purpose of the Treble-0-Gauge mailing list is for the discussion of collecting, operating, repairing and restoring toy trains manufactured Lone Star during the 1950's and 60's. This list was started with the hope of networking Treble-0-Gauge enthusiasts worldwide, and to provide a venue for collectors and operators to enhance their collections and knowledge. |
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A
model railroad support group, is dedicated to promoting the hobby of TT Scale Model Railroads,
its equipment and accessories. All TT scale prototypes are discussed, including, but not limited to, TT, TT-3, TT narrow gauge, US, British, German and any other TT prototype. Also included are 3mm scale and 12mm
gauge. Personal items for sale, trade or purchase are invited to be listed. Commercial advertisements for TT scale items may be posted the first week of each month limited to one page. We also use eBay to buy, sale and trade among TT'ers. |
| Z gauge | Welcome to the smaller brother to N gauge. Since the early 1980's we have had a British outline diesel locomotive - class 47. I hope one day Marklin will produce their own British outline stock. However, until then we have lots of photos plus scenery in this club to view. So join today, its free and enter the world of 'Z' Once you have joined go to photo's, click on the many suitcases icons, then slideshow for the best results. |
Welcome to Z_scale, the English language forum for Z scale (1/220) model train enthusiasts from around the world. Share ideas, construction techniques, pictures, comment on products and make suggestions to manufacturers, announce events and new products, help each other and make constructive observations on the model railroading world in Z scale. Please be civil, courteous and stay on topic. There is no room for flaming. For sale announcements should be made on the 1st and 15th of the month. Let's contribute to a positive Z scale experience for one and all. |
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