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History and Culture

Where to See Model Trains Near Me: Exhibits, Clubs, and Public Layouts

Looking for model train displays near you? Here’s how to find clubs, exhibits, and public layouts worth visiting.

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HO scale layout form the 2019 East Texas Model Railroad Club Open House
History and Culture

From Basement to Showcase: The Rise of Adult Layout Builders

Today’s model train builders aren’t just playing — they’re creating art. Here’s how adult hobbyists are bringing model railroading into the spotlight with museum-quality layouts and public showcases.

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Bachmann 5004 Northern Pacific 4-6-0 steam locomotive
History and Culture

The Legacy of Bachmann: A Look Back at 50 Years of Trains

For over 50 years, Bachmann has shaped the model train hobby. We trace its evolution and what made it iconic.

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Children and adults enjoying a model train exibition
History and Culture

Are Model Trains a Dying Hobby — Or Just Changing?

Is model railroading dying — or evolving? We explore how YouTube, 3D printing, and new builders are reshaping the hobby.

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Ward Kimball with his model train layout, 1977 — one of the most iconic American collectors
History and Culture

The History of Model Railroading in America

From tinplate toys to high-tech layouts — explore the story of how model railroading became a beloved American hobby.

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vintage mehanotehnika HO scale locomotive
History and Culture

What Model Trains Were Made in Yugoslavia? A Collector’s Curiosity

Yugoslavian-made trains occupy a unique niche in the vintage model train world, drawing interest from collectors seeking obscure European artifacts. Here’s what to know about these rare imports.

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