Imperial Quality With Brass Model Trains

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