| The sheer quality and detail of Brass Model Trains has | | | | are sound and the motors that I have checked out are |
| to be experienced to fully appreciate just how | | | | all double flywheel and balanced. The moulding detail is |
| fantastic they are. It would be good to illustrate the | | | | fantastic. I am going to have to qualify reasonable |
| point but descriptions will have to serve until you are | | | | prices, because new models range from $1000 - |
| able to see one for real. | | | | $4000. You can pick up a very good second hand |
| All brass models display some or all of the finest | | | | model for around $500 - $1000. Are they worth it? Oh |
| attributes of the best quality equipment in railroad | | | | yes, you really do get what you pay for. |
| modelling. You see brass, when molten is very thin (low | | | | Brass is used to produce the most realistic complex |
| viscosity) and easily runs into intricate moulds that can | | | | track structures and the very best mouldings for |
| be formed of exceptionally fine sand. The result is that | | | | railroad modellers can be seen is bridge structures. For |
| when the mould is broken open after cooling the brass | | | | instance each rivet, bolt head weld iron section and |
| retains the exact shape of the mould. When next you | | | | joint is there in detail. There are all manner of bridge |
| see a brass mould of any description just take a look | | | | types moulded and although a bit pricy at up to $1000 |
| at the detail. Even the blemishes are beautifully detailed. | | | | you need to ask your hobby shop to show you one if |
| Of course the best always comes at a price even | | | | possible and If not have a look online. Just search |
| second hand locomotives are generally more | | | | brass model bridge. |
| expensive than a mid-market aluminium moulded | | | | It is easy to continue with statements of quality and |
| model. Then there is a question of supply; there are | | | | price but there is another reason that you should take |
| not that many makers so there is a high demand for a | | | | a look. Use brass locomotives, rolling stock models and |
| few models, this of course helps keep the price high. | | | | structures as a benchmark for similar equipment made |
| The only other downside I can think of is the limited | | | | of aluminium or plastic. The closer the quality you get |
| range of models in production. | | | | the better your layout will prosper in terms of self- |
| Many brass model trains are imported and are | | | | satisfaction and for simply showing it off. |
| impressive in quality at reasonable prices, the electrics | | | | |