All things model trains, planes, automobiles and scale hobbies
Branch lines have been a staple of railroads since people first began moving something from point A to point B by rail. But what exactly are they? And are they still a thing in the modern era of railroading? What are Branch Lines? Branch lines are off-shoots of a primary railway line and are often … Read more
Christmas is always closer than you think it’s going to be, so you know what time it is; Time to beat the rush and start to get set up early! There’s nothing better than seeing a model train race around the tree on Christmas morning, and what better than an iconic North Pole Express Christmas … Read more
The Pere Marquette 1225 train is an absolutely iconic silhouette that everyone who’s into trains, hobby or real, should know about! It’s a class N-1 2-8-4 Berkshire-type steam locomotive that was built all the way back in 1941! It’s had an incredible history since then, both on the rail and also serving as inspiration for … Read more
Louis Marx and the Marx Toys company flourished a lot during their operational years, to the point where back in the 1950s, they were the biggest toy company in the world! They produced everything from tinplate buildings, toy soldiers, toy dinosaurs, mechanical toys, toy guns, action figures, dolls, dollhouses, toy cars as well as manufacturing … Read more
This post was updated in October of 2021 to include some great new Christmas train sets to help update your setup! We’re not really sure HOW Christmas train sets under the tree got started, but we’re all for it! As a kid, nothing really beats the magic of Christmas morning, opening presents and spending time … Read more
This post was updated in October of 2021 to include some of the best electric train sets that came out this year. Electric train sets have been a passion project for millions of people all over the world for a very long time. And it just so happens to be for a very good reason! … Read more
When you think of model trains, picture-perfect sceneries are probably not the first thing that comes to mind. However, there is a whole world of hobbyists out there who don’t just run their trains around in circles; they spend hours making sure that their sets look great too! One way these people make their sets … Read more
Ready to build a model train layout but just don’t have the space? Well, a railroad shelf layout might be the way to go! These awesome little layouts are designed to fit up against a wall, and take up as little space as possible in a room. So they’re perfect if you’re in an apartment, … Read more
When it comes to creating model trains or awesome train layouts, 3D printers for model trains are the modern hobbyists’ dream come true! The ability to think it, mock it up and have it printed out, ready to be primed and painted is an awesome feeling. And the best part is in this day and … Read more
Thomas the tank engine might be one of the most popular model trains in the world. I think a large reason that many of us are even into trains can be linked back to watching Thomas the Tank Engine or even reading the books! Even today, Thomas the Tank Engine is still going strong and … Read more
