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History of the Transcontinental Railroad

What was the Transcontinental Railroad? The Transcontinental Railroad was the first continuous railroad line connecting the United States coast-to-coast….

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N Scale Trains: Big Railroading in a Small Package

ByModeltrainMan July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

Model railroading is a world where imagination meets precision, and for those who love detail without sacrificing space, N…

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How to Wire A HO Scale Model Train Layout

ByModeltrainMan July 19, 2025July 19, 2025

Wiring an HO scale model train layout can feel intimidating, especially for beginners diving into the electrical side of…

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How to Set Up Your First HO Scale Train Set

ByModeltrainMan July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Introduction: Starting Your HO Scale Journey So you’ve decided to start your first model railroad—welcome aboard! Whether you’re rediscovering…

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N Scale Trains: Big Railroading in a Small Package

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How to Wire A HO Scale Model Train Layout

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How to Set Up Your First HO Scale Train Set

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5 Must-Have Books to Build Awesome Model Train Layouts

ByModeltrainMan July 6, 2025July 6, 2025

Whether you’re just laying your first length of track or looking for complex model train layouts, these books will…

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Bachmann vs Athearn: Which HO Brand Delivers the Best Value?

ByModeltrainMan June 29, 2025June 29, 2025

In HO scale model railroading, Bachmann and Athearn are two of the most popular locomotive brands – but they…

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Best HO Scale Code 83 Tracks

ByModeltrainMan June 17, 2025June 21, 2025

In this guide, we’re taking a look at five of the most popular HO scale track sets that use…

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