http://www.readytorolltrains.com/

My local trains Hobby Shop, Ready to Roll Trains. They are the largest train store in the south. They ship everywhere in the U.S. Their phone Number is 305-688-8868, Fax 305-948-0339. Store Hours are Monday 11AM- 5PM, Tues-Friday 10AM-6PM, Saturday 9AM to 6PM, (And Sunday Nov-Jan only 10AM-1PM).

Favorite Model Railroad Links

Below are some of my favorite Model Railroad Related Links and others that I believe are useful to those starting out in the hobby of model railroading.

http://www.greatesthobby.com/

This site is a great resource for beginners in the hobby. It explains things as what the different scales are, basics of laying track and creating scenery and many tips and instructional material to help beginners get started in the hobby.

www.nmra.org

The National Model Railroad Association is the largest organization devoted to the development, promotion, and enjoyment of the hobby of model railroading. The NMRA was founded in 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in order to provide a service to the hobby of model railroading. The web site has a great deal of information. I've been a member of the NMRA for many years. Site has links to many sites.

http://www.trains.com/trc/

This is the home of various train related magazines, including Model Railroader, Classic Trains, and Garden Railways. Their site has many articles that can be downloaded, some for even for free. If you want to get started in the hobby, Model Railroader is a great magazine to subscribe to.

http://www.walthers.com/

Walthers is the largest supplier of Model Railroad Equipment in all scales. Their catalog book is famous since it includes most of the model railroad items available. They have excellent service and you can buy their items from your local hobby shop or directly from them, assuming you don't have a local hobby shop near you.

www.rrmodelcraftsman.com/

Another Magazine that I subscribe to. It has many project ideas and also deals with more advanced topics such as building structures from scratch.

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