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 …
A significant moment in your railroading journey is when you start thinking about your model train layout as more than just pieces of track on a level surface. We previously covered how to build realistic hills and mountains for your layout. And while that allows for elements like tunnels, it also creates space for you …
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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 …
Founded in Philadelphia in 1833, Bachmann is one of the world’s oldest hobby manufactures. With more than 60 years of experience in the model train industry alone, they are also one of the most popular. Today Bachmann maintains a presence in the UK, Europe, and China in addition to the US, with one of the …
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The Prototype Following World War II, the Canadian National Railway embarked on an ambitious modernization program for it’s passenger services, purchasing a fleet of new lightweight coaches and sleeping cars for long distance routes. Although the new cars were successful, the program was never fully realized due to metal shortages following the war, and CN …
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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 …
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, …
The holiday season is here and we’ve curated a list of our best products for gift giving (even if that gift is to yourself). Let’s take a look at the hottest products heading out of the station for the 2019 holiday season. Polar Express Sets and Add-Ons Holidays and The Polar Express. Peanut butter and …
There are several named trains throughout history which have transcended both the railfan and railroading world, making a lasting impression in popular culture. There’s the Orient Express; made famous by Agatha Christie’s mystery novel of the same name. The 20th Century Limited; remembered as an icon of the art deco era. And there’s the Super …
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