Useful Links
Manufacturer Websites:
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USA Trains - 1:29 Engines & Rolling Stock, Track & Accessories
• Mike's Train House (MTH) - 1:32 Engines & Rolling Stock
• Bachmann Trains - 1:24 & 1:20.3 Engines, Rolling Stock, & Accessories
• American Mainline (AML) - 1:29 Engines & Rolling Stock, Track & Accessories
• Piko Trains - German made G-Scale trains
• LGB Trains - the trains that started it all. Now owned by Marklin, Inc
• Llagas Creek Railways - Track, Turnouts, & Accessories
• Bridgewerks - Track Power Supplies & Accessories
• Roll-EZ Wheels - Finest large scale model train metal wheels for rolling stock.
• Gary Raymond Wheels - Precision scale metal wheel sets for rolling stock
• Phoenix Sound - Digital sound systems for locomotives
• Locolinc - Remote control systems for trains
• Airwire - Remote control systems for trains
• Kadee - Precision knuckle couplers for all scales of trains
• Split Jaw - Brass rail joiners to secure track together firmly
• EagleWings Iron Craft - Durable outdoor metal buildings
• Bridge Masters - Unique wood bridges, signs, buildings, and accessories
• M & M Nursery - Miniature & Dwarf plants and trees, Orange, CA (714) 538-8042 (Walk-In only. No online sales)
Hobby Stores & Suppliers:
• Charles Ro Supply Co. - Malden, MA
• Trainz.com - Buford, GA
• Caboose Hobbies - Lakewood, CO
• Silver State Trains - Henderson, NV
• Reindeer Pass Railroad - Ankeny, IA
• Train World - Brooklyn, NY
• Gold Coast Station - Tehachapi, CA (call (805) 320-4310. Hans doesn't respond to emails)
• Upland Trains - Upland, CA
• Zionsville Train Depot - Zionsville, IN
• MD Trains - Crystal Lake, IL
• RLD Hobbies - Albion, IL
• Shawmut Car Shops - Custom Painting and Decals - St. Mary's, PA
Magazines and Online Publications:
• Garden Railways Magazine
• Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette
• Model Railroader Magazine
• Garden Trains - Huge directory of Train related informational videos
• My Largescale - Online Forum, Classified Ads & Train Auctions
• Kalmbach Hobby Store - Train related Books & DVD's
Train Related Shows & Events:
• Great Train Show - Train show of all scales held in various locations
• Irvine Park Railroad - Fun riding train circling Irvine Park. Open Year Round
• L.A. Live Steamers - Riding trains within Griffith Park
• Travel Town - Full-size train museum and riding train around the property
Central Coast Railroad Festival. Held in the fall in various places around San Luis Obispo County and northern Santa Barbara County.
• Goleta Railroad Days - 2-Day Event with many train related activities and rides
• California Railway Museums - Listing of train museums in California
• Orange Empire Railway Museum - Full-size riding Trains and activities
• Pacific Southwest Railway Museum - Full-size riding trains and activities
• Western Pacific Railroad Museum - Operate a real locomotive. Portola, CA
• Grand Canyon Railway - Grand Canyon National Park, AZ