Industry experts acclaim that the mammoth electrification of the Pennsylvania Railroad was one of the last great adventures of traditional railroading with good reason. Immediately after this project was completed in 1938 (but hopes lingered about future expansion until 1960), the railroad industry struggled under the pressure of World War II traffic (noted by accountants …
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.
Where’s the first place you look when it’s time to add new railroading products to your model train collection? We already know the answer is “Model Train Stuff,” but where do you go once you’re here? For many railroaders, it’s straight to their favorite railroading brands. Let’s explore what our railroaders’ favorite brands are. But …
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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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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 …
Whether you’re a relatively new model railroader or have been enjoying the hobby for years, there’s nothing like customizing your trains, carriages, or other parts of your model train layout. As anyone who has tried customizing or self-maintaining their model trains collection knows, you can’t just use any old tools to get the job done. …
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While 2021 turned out on the whole to be closer to “normal” for many of us than 2020 was, there was still more time spent at home. This meant those of you who had discovered model railroading during 2020’s lockdown had plenty of time to continue pursuing your new modeling hobby. At the same time, …
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The holidays are almost here, which means it’s time to think about buying the latest addition to your favorite model railroader’s layout and collection. Holiday Train Sets For Under The Tree One of the great things about shopping for model train gifts at this time of year is that there are plenty of options around …
Top Holiday Gifts For Model Train Enthusiasts The holidays are almost upon us, which means it’s time to scratch our heads and think about what the perfect gifts for our loved ones look like. If you’re looking to buy gifts for model train lovers, we’re here to take the head-scratching out of the equation. Here …
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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!