When you think of railroads, you probably think of locomotives, coal, electricity, Amtrak, and bullet trains. When was the first railroad invented? If you had to guess, you would probably say that...
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For well over a century, freight cars have transported goods, raw materials, and other commercial cargo on freight rail networks spanning the entire country. In many ways, the development of the...
There’s something about a model railroad scene that draws us in for a closer look. So many details and surprises just wait to delight us and send our imaginations soaring. Railroad hobbyists...
Having built your own model railway can be extraordinarily satisfying. Still, to really bring the railway to life you are going to need to figure out how to power it. If you don’t have a background...
Steam locomotives are one of the oldest forms of mass transportation, and these trains had a huge historical impact on how America was shaped during its formative years. But how exactly do steam...
Model railroads have a magnetic pull on most of us, drawing us into their delightful miniature world of tiny railcars, dainty houses, and scenic nature. Model trains come in a variety of sizes that...