Can You 3D Print Model Trains? What’s Possible in 2025
From locomotives to landscape details — here’s what you can (and can’t) 3D print for model trains in 2025.
Best DCC Controllers and Power Packs: Digitrax vs NCE vs Bachmann
We compare Digitrax, NCE, and Bachmann DCC systems — find out which controller best fits your layout and budget.
Best Track Packs for Beginners: Expand Without Overcomplicating
Expand your layout the easy way — here are the best beginner-friendly model train track packs for flexible, no-stress growth.
Top Online Stores to Buy Model Trains in 2025
Discover the best online stores to buy model trains in 2025 — from HO to Lionel, these retailers are trusted by hobbyists.
Best Model Train Sets for Sale in 2025: HO, N, and O Scale Compared
Getting back into model trains—or starting fresh in 2025—means facing one very welcome problem: there are more excellent…
Lionel vs Bachmann: Which Brand Is Right for Your First Layout?
Choosing your first model train brand? We compare Lionel and Bachmann to help you decide which is right for your layout goals.
Best HO Scale Starter Sets for Under $300
Start your HO scale journey without overspending — here are the best starter sets under $300 for beginners in 2025.
Advanced Model Train Layouts That Push the Limits of What’s Possible
There’s a point in every model railroader’s journey where the basics stop being enough. The oval-on-a-table days are…
Returning to the Hobby? 5 Grown-Up Layouts That Don’t Feel Basic
Back in the hobby? These five layout ideas offer the right balance of simplicity and depth—no kids’ table setups here.
Simple Model Train Layouts That Won’t Overwhelm New Hobbyists
Explore a selection of beginner model train layouts that are easy to build, space-friendly, and designed to keep things simple.