| The Brass HO trains are available in the form of | | | | However, individualistic preferences are different. |
| Steam locomotives and are imported by the | | | | A can motor can make the train run if AC is |
| American companies from Korea. Each importer | | | | converted to DC and the current is supplied. But if |
| may get products from two or more | | | | the collector knows to re-motor the locomotive, it |
| manufacturers or each manufacturer may also | | | | is not an important determinant in selecting the |
| supply to more than one importer. On the whole, | | | | model. Combinations such as open-frame motor, |
| the HO brass model trains have to be chosen | | | | can motor and flywheel can do wonders for the |
| very carefully. | | | | trains to run well on the tracks. The presence of |
| A number of factors determine the quality, as | | | | the can motor makes it easy to add a flywheel. |
| well as the price of the model train set. While | | | | Of all the accessories to store, the box in which |
| getting model trains for you collection, ensure that | | | | the locomotive came will increase the value of the |
| the following features are checked. | | | | Brass HO trains. This may be surprising to some, |
| A brass locomotive contains a wire for piping | | | | but the real antique train collector values the piece |
| purposes and small brass detail parts that are | | | | and believes the originality only with the box. |
| soldered on. The recent ones have better detailing | | | | Model train sets can be bought at hobby shops, |
| than the older models. So, if you want antique | | | | model railroad flea markets or eBay. Many |
| pieces, the finer details may not be appealing. The | | | | importers have online websites where the |
| Sprung drivers have to be checked for quality as | | | | collectors can browse through the various models |
| they are essential for smooth running of the | | | | online and order them. Lionel trains, Bachmann HO |
| trains, in spite of any slight variations in the | | | | Trains, Marklin Model Trains, Athearn Model Trains |
| trackwork. | | | | are the different types popularly available in the |
| The gears have to be closed. Open gearing on | | | | market. |
| the drive axles are a thing of the past. Although | | | | The eBay lists various companies that supply the |
| the closed geared models come at a higher price, | | | | Brass HO trains and other model trains in all |
| they are better when it comes to smooth | | | | scales. Accessories, tracks, scenery, buildings and |
| running. Painted brass trains are not as popular as | | | | other such items are also available, in various |
| the unpainted ones. Custom painted or factory | | | | scales such as N, O, G and others. A collector |
| painted ones can give it a realistic look, especially | | | | may get all his trains in the same scale or have a |
| if the painting is done to give it a weathered look. | | | | diverse collection of trains of various scales. |