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, …
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 …
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 …
Before we get started, we’d like to welcome you to the new Modeltrainstuff.com Blog! In each post we’ll be taking a look at new products, presenting handy tips and tricks, and keeping you up to date with the latest the world’s greatest hobby has to offer! Which Scale is Right for You? Perhaps one of …