1) A toy or model train that is powered by electricity. The most common examples are Lionel type trains and the H.O. trains sold in hobby shops
2) Any real train that is powered by electricity. Power may come from overhead wires, known as a 'catenary system', or through a power "third rail" that runs alongside the regular tracks.
2) Any real train that is powered by electricity. Power may come from overhead wires, known as a 'catenary system', or through a power "third rail" that runs alongside the regular tracks.
1) Joe went to the hobby shop and bought a set of electric train for the kids.
Lionel makes great electric trains.
2) Electric trains run on the Montclair Line on New Jersey Transit.
The GG1 Locomotive is an example of a powerful electric train
Lionel makes great electric trains.
2) Electric trains run on the Montclair Line on New Jersey Transit.
The GG1 Locomotive is an example of a powerful electric train
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Get the hinky chinky mug.A German self-propelled gun used during World War II. It was an 88mm gun on a Panzer 4 chassis. Literally, Hummel is German for "bumblebee."
A Hummel battery was providing antiaircraft protection for that German convoy.
Two Hummels were destroyed by bazookas.
Two Hummels were destroyed by bazookas.
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Get the Australian rocket scientist mug.A size of toy or model electric train. O is the size, and gauge refers to the distance between the outer rails. The gauge of the O train is 1 and 1/4 inches. The most prolific maker was Lionel. O gauge also refers to the basic curve of Lionel trains, that being 31 inches in diameter.
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Jimmy is the Australian babysitter at Mickey's Pub.
Joe had a side job as Australian babysitter at a gin mill
Joe had a side job as Australian babysitter at a gin mill
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