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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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 …
The Prototype As mass production of automobiles increased during the 1950s and 60s, specially designed railcars became a crucial component in their construction and delivery. Early auto carriers were built with open sides, and looked similar in appearance to car-carrying road trailers. This presented several problems, the most prominent being exposure to weather, and more …
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On January 25th 2020, we returned to America’s largest model train show to visit with manufacturers, explore new products, and find out exactly what we can expect in 2020 and beyond! Organized by the Amherst Railway Society, the annual Railroad Hobby Show has grown to over 400,000 square feet in the last couple of years, …
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 …
The largest model train show in the country, the Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show takes place each January at the Eastern State Exposition Center in West Springfield, Massachusetts. With this year’s show now complete, we thought we’d look back and give an overview on the biggest news items and highlights from the show. Unmatched …