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!
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 …
Founded in Philadelphia in 1833, Bachmann is one of the world’s oldest hobby manufactures. With more than 60 years of experience in the model train industry alone, they are also one of the most popular. Today Bachmann maintains a presence in the UK, Europe, and China in addition to the US, with one of the …
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As 2019 draws to a close, we’re taking a look at products and innovations which have stood out to us over the past year. With new locomotives, rolling stock, and continued technological advances, there’s no doubt that 2019 was a great year to be a model railroader! Locomotives 2019 was arguably one of the best …