Preview January and February 2024 CTT content

model locomotive on toy train layout

We’re always adding new content to our website. Here are some recent items you may have missed. Meet the Train Dads A group of five young men found each other and discuss toy trains, family, and more! Read their story. Lionel Strasburg 90 2-10-0 Read a review of this new engine from Lionel. Weaver Models […]

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Classic Toy Trains new products for January 2024

black and yellow model train locomotive

Locomotives & rolling stock Menards has also released American Car & Foundry two-bay Center Flow covered hopper cars. Shown here is CN in a 1971 promotional paint scheme (2759230). The cars have die-cast couplers, navigate O-27 curves, and each is uniquely numbered. Cost: $34.99. Order from menards.com/trains Atlas O has announced new paint schemes for […]

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Model Railroader’s favorite products of 2023

A model locomotive in a red paint scheme

Model Railroader’s favorite products of 2023: As 2023 draws to a close, and we look forward to a new year, Model Railroader‘s Cody Grivno and Bryson Sleppy take a look back at some of their favorite model railroad products of 2023.   Tangent Scale Models HO scale Burlington Northern International Car Co. wide-vision cabooses For […]

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Three new products from Rapido Trains

CAD rendering of two red subway cars at a station

HO scale Electro-Motive Corp. FT diesels The Electro-Motive Corp. (EMC) FT is one of three new products from Rapido Trains. Road names include Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (freight and passenger schemes); Boston & Maine (maroon); Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (gray); Delaware, Lackawanna & Western (gray and maroon); Great Northern (as-delivered scheme); Milwaukee Road (as-delivered […]

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News & Products for the week of December 25th 2023

A model freight car in a black paint scheme

News & Products for the week of December 25th 2023   Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. The following are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of December 25th […]

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Atlas acquires Custom Signals

Atlas logo

Atlas Model Railroad Co. Inc. has announced the acquisition of Custom Signals of Poughkeepsie, NY. Custom Signals specialized in O scale signal products and building signal systems for layouts. The asset purchase agreement includes in part, the balance of inventory, the Track/Signal Configuration Library, and all Custom Signals tools, comprising molds, dies, designs, plans, and […]

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News & Products for the week of December 18th 2023

A model locomotive on model rail track

News & Products for the week of December 18th 2023   Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. The following are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of December 18th […]

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News & Products for the week of December 11th 2023

A set of five model boxcars in various paint schemes

News & Products for the week of December 11th 2023   Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. The following are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of December 11th […]

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OutdoorPhotoGraphics no longer publishing railroad books

screenshot of photo website

As of January 2024, OutdoorPhotoGraphics.com will no longer publish railroad related books. “Due to the higher cost of railroad shows, production costs at the printer, shipping, and design, it’s nearly impossible to turn out a quality product at a reasonable price,” said owner Stan Trzoniec. The firm has sold their remaining inventory to Ron’s Books […]

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Elementary school toy train layout

kids putting together sections of track

Students at Seaview Elementary School in Linwood, New Jersey are getting into the holiday spirit this year—using toy trains. The school, along with assistance from one of the community’s families, the McBrides and their daughter Alice, is coming together to design and create a “winter wonderland” themed train layout. The project will display a winter […]

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Meet Dennis Brennan

city scene on toy train layout

When I was 3 years old, my dad bought me a 1952 Lionel No. 119 Scout 3 Car Freight set for Christmas. He had fastened the track to a small board covered with Life-Like Mountain Paper. Each Christmas he would set it up on the living room floor of our tiny apartment. In 3rd grade, […]

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