One of the great things about being a model railroader is the sheer range of products that are available to us. But, the most exciting thing about the current era of model railroading is that it’s never been easier to combine different brands and products to create a truly unique layout. That being said, we …
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Canadian Railroads have always attracted special interest due in part to their expansiveness and diversity of routes and services within. Commanding scenery and scores of specialized and well-maintained locomotives and cars brought color, drama and financial success to that great stage of transportation. The first railway in Canada was the Champlain and Saint Lawrence Railroad. It …
Many faithful to the hobby of model railroading trace its origin to the early toy train market that originated in England and Germany in the 1870s but later took hold in the US in the 1890s. That movement certainly influenced the popular market we know today but that is only part of the story. Miniature …
Bachmann Trains is one of our most popular model train brands here at Model Train Stuff, and with good reason! As well as always providing us model railroaders with an array of exciting new train products, Bachmann Trains is one of the best railroading brands for finding products across various scale models. Bachmann actually produces …
Rail romantics fondly recall the aura of the traditional passenger train, fielded by private railroads and indeed, the once-named “Grand Conveyance” left an indelible mark on the history of transportation. Most of those recollections center on the luxury trains and lavish Pullman cars that were once so much of our Nation and culture. They were …
While running our trains is what we want to spend most of our time doing, the reality is that our model railroads need a significant amount of TLC, too. When it comes to N scale trains and accessories, their smaller size in relation to most other widely available scale models can make them a little …
Each region of our Nation has its own unique characteristics that make them unique and that in turn shape the type of railroad service that evolves. The South provides an excellent example to look at with respect to railroading. Due in part to slower development and modest farms and manufacturing, the south lagged behind early …
If you love updating your model train layout with the seasons, it’s time to move away from your winter layout and get your railroad set up for springtime. Whether you’ve yet to start updating your layout or you’re looking for ideas for final touches, this guide will help you bring the colors and sounds of …
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Green has been extensively employed by our railroads almost since their inception. The exact color and shades that railroads frequently utilized underscored open spaces and tranquility. Early steam locomotives often displayed a riot of color accented with polished brass and copper fittings. Frequently green was used as a base color for the boiler, cab and …
One of the great aspects of model railroading is the opportunity to turn our scenes into something genuinely life-like. While you might spend weeks perfecting and painting your landscape, the addition of model scenery to your layout is often the final touch that’ll bring it to life. And when it comes to choosing scenery, there’s …
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