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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 August 27, 2020February 24, 2021

Era Focus: Modeling the Modern Age

Explore modeling for the modern ear. We have thousands of items perfect for building your modern model train layout.

Posted on August 20, 2020February 11, 2021

The History of the Alaska Railroad

Winding its way through rugged mountains, cavernous valleys, thick forests, and miles of untamed wilderness, the Alaska Railroad is truly a one of a kind operation. Explore the history of the Alaska Railroad!

Posted on July 23, 2020July 24, 2020

The History of the New York Central Railroad

Operating across the Great Lakes and Northeastern regions of the United States, the New York Central Railroad (NYC) served as a primary trunk route from Boston and New York to the Midwest and Chicago. Along with other large railroads such as the Pennsylvania and Union Pacific, it is generally regarded as one of the greatest …

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Posted on June 25, 2020March 3, 2021

The History of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O) was one of the most prominent East Coast freight haulers of the 20th Century. Operating in eight states at its peak, this historic railroad built a legacy which still impacts freight transportation to this day.  The first operations of a company which would eventually become part of the mighty …

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Posted on April 16, 2020February 2, 2021

The History of the Santa Fe Railway 

The Santa Fe Railway – officially known as the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway or ATSF – is undoubtably one of the most well recognized railroads in American history. Discover the history of this incredible railroad!

Posted on February 13, 2020March 17, 2020

History of the Union Pacific Railroad (Part Two)

Here at ModelTrainStuff we have all that you need to bring the mighty Union Pacific to your railroad!

Posted on February 5, 2020

The History of the Union Pacific Railroad (Part One)

  One of the most recognized railroads in the world, the Union Pacific maintains 32,000 miles of track in 23 states, and owns a roster of roughly 8300 locomotives, making it one of the largest class one operators in the United States. It is also the oldest operating railroad to still use it’s original name.  …

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Posted on November 19, 2019March 2, 2021

Model Railroad Holiday Gift Guide

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 …

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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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