What It Takes to Put Big Boy 4014 on Modern Rails
By Maria Gonzalez
What does it actually take to put an 84-year-old, 1.2-million-pound steam locomotive on modern rails? More than you'd think.
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How 3D Printing Is Changing Model Railroading
By Maria Gonzalez
What if you could create any structure or detail part your layout needs? 3D printing is making that a reality—here’s how it’s reshaping model railroading.
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What to Expect if You’re Spectating the Big Boy Tour
By Maria Gonzalez
Union Pacific’s Heritage Fleet is celebrating 250 years of American independence, and shop.trains.com is celebrating the return of the Big Boy No. 4014 with exclusive merch.
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Big Boy 4014 Leads the First-Ever Coast-to-Coast Steam Tour
By Maria Gonzalez
Celebrate with shop.trains.com as Union Pacific’s Heritage Fleet celebrates 250 years of American independence.
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Building Realistic Model Railroad Scenery with Extruded Foam Insulation
By Jami Rinehart
If you want to create convincing model railroad terrain without the mess and weight of plaster, extruded foam insulation board is the go-to solution for many modelers.
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The Pennsylvania Railroad’s “Christmas Tree Special”
By Jami Rinehart
The association between trains and Christmas decorations goes back well over a century.
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Best holiday gifts for modelers and hobbyists
By Jami Rinehart
Looking for the ideal holiday gift for the train enthusiast in your life? We’ve got you covered with this curated list of unique and exciting items from the Trains.com store....
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How to Find Undervalued Lionel Trains
By Jami Rinehart
Find plenty of Lionel collector resources at The Trains.com Store.
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The Forgotten Stories of Legacy Railways
By Jami Rinehart
In the pantheon of American railroading, few stories capture the imagination quite like those of lines that have faded into history.
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Top 5 Tips for Building a Weatherproof Garden Railway
By Jami Rinehart
Build a durable garden railway with careful planning.
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Essential Kitbashing Techniques for Model Railroaders
By Jami Rinehart
Model railroaders have a long history of kitbashing and scratch-building. Learn how to go from store-bought kits to custom builds.
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When to use rail clamps instead of joiners
By Jami Rinehart
Check out our resources to learn all the ins and outs of making your garden railway function smoothly.
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Lionel Trains in Classic Americana
By Jami Rinehart
Between movies and television, Lionel sets have been both background elements and central plot devices on numerous occasions.
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