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Nearly 100 years ago, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad celebrated its first century of service with the expansive and lavish Fair of the Iron Horse. The multi-acre event, that took place in the southwestern Baltimore suburb of Halethorpe, MD, opened to the public September 24th 1927. Originally scheduled to run for two weeks, the event …
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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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 …
Spooky season is here! Whether you’re a model railroader who always updates your layout with the seasons or a massive fan of Halloween, this time of the year is excellent for adding something different to your model railroad scene. Here are six essential products that will bring your scene to life, whether you’re opting for …
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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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Lionel Trains was the first – and still one of the most iconic – big brand in model railroading in the United States and worldwide. In today’s blog post, we’re going to take a look at the history of Lionel Trains, what the brand is best known for, and have a look at some of …
If you’re a model railroader that updates your layout with the seasons, you might have already started to model your summer scene. Updating your layout to a summer scene can be an enjoyable but time-consuming task. Maybe you update the look of your buildings. Perhaps you repaint parts of your landscape as it evolves from …
When was the last time you added a new locomotive or rolling stock to your model train collection? If it’s been a while, birthdays have come and gone, or you can’t wait for the holidays, we feel you! Thankfully, there’s never a shortage of incredible products available here at Model Train Stuff. Best of all, …
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 …
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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