There’s always something fun to discover when you browse BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL. Today, we highlight a selection of N-scale trains and accessories, plus a unique collection of hobby model kits. Below, check out the gallery of N-scale trains/accessories:
The introduction of N Scale had a profound influence on the world of model railroading. It opened up new possibilities for layout design and enabled hobbyists to create intricate and realistic scenes in a smaller space. The popularity of N Scale grew rapidly, as it became a preferred choice for both beginners and experienced model railroaders.
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Are you a possible “Gulliver?”
In the context of N-scale trains, the phrase “would be Gullivers” is used to refer to people (or viewers) who, in relation to the miniature world of the model railway, appear enormous, like the giant Gulliver in the fictional land of Lilliput.
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The reference comes from Jonathan Swift’s novel Gulliver’s Travels, in which the main character, Gulliver, is shipwrecked on an island called Lilliput, whose inhabitants (Lilliputians) are tiny (around 6 inches tall).
When a person looks at an N-scale (1:160 actual size) or any other model train layout, they tower over the miniature buildings, trains, and scenery, making them a “Gulliver” compared to the scale of the model world. This term emphasizes the immersive and miniature nature of the hobby.
A related idea in model railroading is using “forced perspective,” where smaller scale models (like N scale) are placed further in the background of a layout, while larger scales (like HO scale) are in the foreground, to make the layout appear even larger and create an optical illusion of greater distance. The phrase “Gullivers” often comes up in discussions about such scale effects and the contrast between the viewer’s size and that of the model world.
Our hobby model kits are equally interesting and include space vehicles, a rotary engine, and ‘Visible Man.’
Did You Know?
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Model building is almost as old as civilization itself. It was discovered that many people were buried with miniature models of items they cherished in ancient Egyption tombs.
World-War II sparked an intense interest in mass produced model kits, as the public wanted to understand the design and intricacy behind war vessels and fighter machines.
The 1960’s revolutionised model kits once again, as we saw the industry transition into science fiction for film and television.
These items would make great holiday gifts for the collector, N-scale train enthusiast, and model builder. Stop in today and get started on your holiday gift-giving. We’re here … and we’re watchin’ for ya!
