model trains

Now through December 26, 2017, buy any HO gauge train item $19.99 or higher, and get a FREE 9-Pack of 5-1/2” Trees! IMPORTANT: You MUST add (1) 9-Pack of Trees (SKU# 279-3094) to your online shopping cart for every qualifying HO gauge train item you wish to purchase. The tree price will be...

We went to Sioux Falls, SD and shot some video of the largest HO-Model Railroad in the entire State! Have a look: Enjoy!

This is one of the best HO Layouts I've seen in awhile! The Northern Minnesota Railroad Heritage Association (Northern Trackers) have outdone themselves with this one. This layout has over 5 scale miles of track which winds through 9 small Northern Minnesota towns during the early 1900's era on...

The St. James Model Railroad Club in St. James, MN, has layouts in three scales: G, O, and HO. We took a trip down there to check it out. Although their layouts are still under construction, it was worth the trip. Here's some videos: The O-Scale Layout: BoYNOfL-8cg&hd=1 AND The HO-Scale...

Check out this infographic we created about model trains. Trains are the oldest form of mechanical transport and often carry a sense of nostalgia for those riding in them or watching them. First created as a way to promote locomotive transportation to those who had not seen trains before...

In store sale going on now until Saturday Sept. 10% discount on select items (including Marklin HO). Come check it out at Fred's Train Shop, 7327 W. 80th St., Overland Park, KS 66204, PH:913-383-3500 (http://www.fredstrainshop.com). This is our first post on this site and we plan to keep you...

Hi everyone, I'm in the process of compiling an e-book/book on CD from various experienced modelers about model railroading and am curious to know what you'd like to know. What's the biggest challenge or roadblock you've faced in your layout designs, train detailing/building/repair, or...

My reason for asking is that I am modeling a Chessie and I am wondering if any of the B23-7s in Chessie schemes had a horn with five invididual horns... I wouldn't even need a picture if anyone can tell me a road number that had such a horn. It is difficult to find any pictures of these guys on...

Hello Guys. Haven't stopped by in a while. How R U ? What is the most popular holiday gifts for model train lovers and kids. I'm trying to find something for the grand children. Thomas The Tank Engine or Polar Express sets both seem like it would be OK for a 3 year old. What do ya think about them ?