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Are you looking to start model railroading in 2023? Whether you’re picking up a new hobby for the new year, have been considering model railroading for years, or felt severe FOMO after seeing a loved one get a train set during the holidays, Model Train Stuff has you covered. Whether you’re reading this in January …
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The holidays are fast approaching, so it’s time to think about the gifts we’ll buy for the special people in our life. While helping someone discover the joy of model railroading is always amazing, it’s a good idea to know the best ways they can get started in their railroading journey.
Are you a beginner model railroader? Or are you buying something for a model railroader for the first time? While getting started with model railroading or buying someone a gift is straightforward, there’s lots to consider to ensure you buy the right thing. So while there’s plenty to learn about different model railroad scales, sometimes …
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While electric train sets are a great way to get started with a model railroading hobby, they’re sometimes the only way to get specific locomotives and rolling stock into your collection. Given that you often get track and other components in the box when you buy a train set, such a purchase is a great …
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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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Getting started with model railroading is always exhilarating. While doing so isn’t as simple as just deciding to go ahead and buy loads of stuff, planning is a massive part of the fun! There are quite a few options of scale model trains to choose from, and we’re outlining everything you need to know so …
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With nearly 200 years of history from which to seek inspiration, it can be challenging to know where to start when modeling historic railroads. While many model railroaders love modeling a specific era, going even further and modeling a particular railroad is also hugely popular. This is driven by two things: model railroaders with …
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Just like prototype railroads, model railroading has a rich and colorful past that has manifested in the depth and quality of products that are available to us today. One place to fully appreciate the fullest dimension of that journey is the National Toy Train Museum at Strasburg, PA. If you have not already done so …
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So you’re getting started in model railroading. You have a basic idea of what you want, and you might have even started buying some rolling stock. But what type of train track should you choose, and how do you power it? Contrary to what you might think, there are actually multiple ways to go about …
We’ve talked about model railroad scales, we’ve talked about eras, and we’ve talked about scenery styles. But one crucial question we haven’t yet explored is what type of layout will work best for you? In this article, we”ll explore the pros and cons of three major model railroad designs. The Classic Tabletop Loop Ah, the …