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Your really into model railroad building and want to get very creative with designing your train set. You have been to your local hobby shop, but it is limited and not really what you want. So is there a place to find a variety of items for your railroad design. Fortunately, you now have the world at your fingertips, and can find just about anything you want. Here are some of the best hobby supply stores to help you in building yor railroad.

www.lionel.com
When your looking at model railroads, you need to go to the best-known name in railroad building. Lionel has been designing model railroads for decades. When you go to this site you will find everything from a railroad design handbook to how to compete in design competitions. Lionel also has a catalog full of railroading products as well as a railroad model builders club. If you get to the point where railroad model design has just consumed you, they can even show you how to start your own business.

www.atlasrr.com
The Atlas Model Railroad Company has a large variety of model trains as well as products to design and decorate your train village. The also provide layout designs in case you need a little help creating your own model. You can even have a catalog of atlas products sent to you.

www.bowser-trains.com
Do you want to design a railroad that is a little bit different than the standard models. The Bowser Manufacturing company carries train models that you will really appreciate. You can find everything from an Aerotrain to train turntables like the ones used in the old roundhouses. There is no limit to what you can design.

www.thecoachyard.com
Do you want to show off a little bit? How about designing your railroad with brass passenger cars,locomotives and trains. The Coach Yard is for railroaders who take their hobby seriously or maybe just want to be a little different. They specialize in hard to find and unique railroad car designs.

www.justblowingsmoke.c om
If you are a pure railroad enthusiast and looking for more historic train models, then check out Historic Model Steam Train Kits online. They carry a very large supply of historic trains. They also have links to the latest model train shows and expositions, as well as links to other train model manufacturers.

www.hunterscener yco.com
Are you looking for scenery to use on your railroad design? The Hunter scenery company specializes in model scenery. They offer a variety of products from model buildings to shrubery and even roadside billboards. A great way to enhance your design.

There are literally hundreds of hobby stores online, and you can find anything you are looking for. WWW.ttrains.com/links will provide you with many sites dealing with model train bulding. If that doesn't help, www.raillinks.com/modelrr is the main page for the definitive directory of railroad websites. If you cant find it here, it probably doesn't exist. Happy hunting!

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