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Decorating Clear Plastic Storage Boxes

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Most plastic boxes come in either a clear plastic or a plain white plastic. This makes for a pretty boring box and if it's lying around the house (for example in the kids room) you end up with a pretty ugly look. Lucky for you I have a few cool tips on how to...
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Guide to Lionel Model Trains Scale and Gauge

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Although Lionel offers several kinds of model trains and track, most of their sales come from O gauge trains. What's an O gauge train? To better understand that, you first need to know a few things about scale and gauge.
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Guide to a Roadbed For Model Trains Toys

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There are many ways to lay track for trains toys, but most experts agree that, for anyone really serious about model trains, a roadbed is a must. What is roadbed? In the real world, a roadbed is the foundation on which train tracks are laid, and is made out of a variety of...
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Guide to Adding Ground Cover to Lionel Train Set Layouts

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The first step in adding ground cover to a Lionel train set is choosing the season you wish to display. Winter ground cover will obviously be different from summer. Even fall and spring ground covers will be markedly different. Consider the look you wish to achieve for your Lionel train set.
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12 Tips to Buying at Auctions – How to Get the Best Deal

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Auctions can be great fun to attend. You can get in on the bidding or just watch the action. But, before you start bidding, make sure you know how to get the best buy. Keep these tips in mind at your next auction.
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