Best of Brady's

Continuing with our blog series featuring customer's layouts for our holiday contest, we are now featuring David Wingrove's Christmas themed layout! 

David sent us these pictures of his O scale layout and Lionel trains. David shared that his favorite memories of the hobby involve working on the layout with his Pap, who introduced him to model railroading.

It's that time of the year again.... announcing our holiday giveaway! Share your layout or favorite holiday memories with us for a chance to win!

A customer, Josh Zilka, sent us these great pictures of his layout.

We have been hard at work here at Brady's Train Outlet remodeling our in-store layout. This is a total redesign, including changing the track configuration, wiring, and scenery. We have been taking pictures to document the process.

In many ways, railroads helped to shape America: opening up new avenues for trade; connecting coasts; making travel more affordable; and more! 

This post looks at railroad history in Syracuse, New York, once known as "the city with the trains in the streets."

Have you ever looked up the railroad history in your area? Comment below! 

How do you figure out which brand of model trains and accessories to buy?  A lot of train collectors will remain loyal to one brand, but many others 'mix and match,' choosing items based on rail line or theme instead.