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Posted on February 18, 2021March 9, 2021

What Type of Layout is Right for You?

We’ve talked about model railroad scales, we’ve talked about eras, and we’ve talked about scenery styles. But one crucial question we haven’t yet explored is what type of layout will work best for you? In this article, we”ll explore the pros and cons of three major model railroad designs. The Classic Tabletop Loop Ah, the …

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Posted on January 14, 2021

Model Railroading for Beginners

Are you looking to embrace a new hobby in 2021? Perhaps you or a family member received a model train set for Christmas, but you’re not sure how to start expanding your collection? If so, welcome to the club! You’ve entered into an exciting hobby with plenty of possibilities to make it your own! Before …

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Posted on October 29, 2020February 23, 2021

Top 5 Bachmann Train Sets to Get Started in Model Railroading

With more than 60 years of experience in the model train industry alone, Bachmann is one of the oldest, most popular model train manufacturers. Here are our top 5 Bachmann train sets to get you started in model railroading.

Posted on February 27, 2020

Starting Your Model Railroad

Starting your model railroad is exciting, whether you’re simply putting together your first “train set” or already thinking about a more detailed layout. When you look up pictures of impressive layouts and see the time and work that has obviously gone into them, it can be very intimidating! However, the sense of satisfaction when your …

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Posted on January 15, 2020March 2, 2021

Expanding Your Train Set into a Layout

A big landmark in any model railroader’s “career” is when the basic train set is expanded into a layout. Many modelers start with a simple oval of track as their base, often in the form of a store-bought train set. From here, the possibilities are endless!  Your layout won’t come together overnight. You’ll make mistakes, …

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Posted on August 29, 2019March 9, 2021

Which Era Should You Model?

With more than 190 years of history, it can be difficult to decide which period to base your layout on. Do you yearn for that lonesome whistle in the night? Are you a history buff fascinated with the civil war? Are you enthralled by the power and technology of modern locomotives? In this article, we’re …

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Posted on March 15, 2019March 15, 2019

Adding Grass and Greenery to Your Layout

While not indigenous to every region, many layouts typically feature natural scenery dominated by lush greenery and grass cover. As the first signs of Spring begin to appear here on the east coast of the United States, we figured we’d take the opportunity to examine several methods for adding traditional spring or summer grass to …

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Posted on August 30, 2018March 17, 2020

Which Scale is Right for me?

In this post, we’re going to look at the four main scales used by indoor model railroaders and consider which might be best for your needs.

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