Are you looking to embrace a new hobby in 2021? Perhaps you or a family member received a model train set for Christmas, but you’re not sure how to start expanding your collection? If so, welcome to the club! You’ve entered into an exciting hobby with plenty of possibilities to make it your own! Before …
The HO Scale Intermountain Bi-Level Autorack
Discover the history of the bi-level autorack with Model Train Stuff, and shop our brand new selection of HO Scale Intermountain Bi-Level Autorack cars.
2020: Model Railroading Year in Review
New highly anticipated products were released, and with most of us spending more time at home, many of our hobby projects that had been put off were completed or expanded, and some even used this time to discover model railroading for the very first time.
Creating Connections: Model Railroading and Family
A legacy of a love for model trains is often born out of connections with the real thing; especially when a family member has worked with them.
Lionel HO: Saving an Iconic Product Line
One of the oldest brands in model railroading history, Lionel has been a household name for over a century. Many innovations, particularly in O scale, can be traced to Lionel, and many of their latest releases come packed with an astounding level of detail, thanks to computer aided design and close studying of the prototypes. …
Working in a Winter Wonderland: Model Railroad Equipment for Snow Scenes
If your railroad is set in a snowy environment, you’ll also need the appropriate equipment to help the railroad deal with the weather. In this article, we’re exploring 5 essential rail vehicles for use on a snow-themed layout!
Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Model Railroader
Whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers, starter sets, or something unique for the modeler who has everything, we’ve got you covered with a great selection of items to fit every budget!
The History of the Chicago and North Western Railway
The Chicago and North Western Railway was in many ways the quintessential midwestern railroad. Operating thousands of miles of trackage primarily serving agricultural customers, the company was also known for its high speed intercity passenger services. At its peak, the railroad was ranked as one of the largest owners of total track mileage in the …
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Our Top Holiday Themed Items for 2020
Although model railroads are a year-round hobby, there’s just something about the holiday season that seems synonymous with the hobby. Perhaps it’s those childhood memories of unwrapping your first train set at Christmas? Maybe it’s a recollection of the massive layouts assembled each year in major department stores? If you’re from Maryland like us, perhaps …
Exclusive Preview: The Kato 20th Century Limited
The Prototype The 20th Century Limited was an express passenger service operated between New York City and Chicago by the New York Central Railroad. First launched in 1902, the service ran for more than 60 years, before being canceled upon the New York Central’s merger with the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1967. Initially devised to compete …
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