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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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Harry Potter is one of the world’s most loved and recognizable franchises. Whether you loved the books as a child, discovered the books via the movies, or have only recently found your love for everything wizardry and witchcraft through your children, Harry Potter is everywhere. Unsurprisingly, given the significance of the Hogwarts Express to the …
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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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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 …
Thomas the Tank Engine is one of the most iconic children’s TV characters. Most of us are familiar with both Thomas the train himself and his friends. Whether as children, parents, or grandparents – maybe all three – we have probably spent time enjoying Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends’ adventures. Unsurprisingly, Thomas and …
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Are you a beginner model railroader yourself or planning on helping someone start their model railroading hobby this Christmas? If so, creating or gifting products for a Christmas-inspired, Winter Wonderland style scene is a fantastic way to get started while also giving yourself a genuinely seasonal and on-theme layout.
Creating A Polar Express Layout From Scratch Few things say Christmas and the holidays like the Polar Express. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced model railroader or are looking at ways to introduce your child to model railroading, the Polar Express layout is a great theme to explore, especially at this time of year. While …
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All good model railroads start with a flat plywood base, but unless you happen to be modeling the farmland of the midwest, it will soon become apparent that the real world rarely has this appearance. Hills and mountains are a great way to add scenic interest to your railroad and to develop the believability of …
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Tracks are arguably the most important component of your scenery. Without them, your trains would have nowhere to go! When attempting a realistic scene however, adding detail to track can easily be overlooked. This is forgivable, as most commercially available track does come molded in generally correct color tones, however when placed into a highly …
Adding water to your layout is one of the best ways to achieve a dynamic, realistic looking scene. Even if you don’t plan to include a river or major water feature in your landscape, whether due to size or the geographical theme of your route, small scenes such as ponds are a great natural element …