Midwest Model Railroad

Midwest Model Railroad The largest brick and mortar model railroading store in the US, located in Kansas City, MO. We ship out every order within one business day.
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Midwest Model Railroad is a hobby shop based out of Kansas City, carrying a full line of modeling supplies to build a layout of your dreams. Our website has realtime ON HAND inventory, and all orders placed will ship the same or next business day.
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09/10/2026

🚂 Your next favorite train accessory has arrived! 🧢

Midwest Model Railroad has train hats for every railfan—from the layout room to the trackside. Grab yours and wear your love of trains wherever you go! 🚆🔥

09/10/2026

We’re ready for Chiefs season here at

Take a peek behind the scenes with SoundTraxx
09/09/2026

Take a peek behind the scenes with SoundTraxx

Modelers Helping Modelers

At SoundTraxx, we’re modelers helping other modelers have fun. That means building quality products, testing every decoder, and having a dedicated Support Team ready to help when you need it. (970)259-0690 or [email protected]

Take a look behind the scenes. SoundTraxx: Built, Tested, and Supported in Durango
https://youtu.be/OwMnRfF8bbE

Get your orders in today before its too late!
09/09/2026

Get your orders in today before its too late!

The PS 3000CD in HO scale is engineered from the ground up for accuracy, with real road-specific detail from car to car.

No shortcuts. No generic builds. Just true-to-life modeling that earns its spot on your layout. Now in stock!

09/09/2026

🌿 Ground cover is what brings a model railroad layout to life! 🌿

The right ground cover adds texture, depth, and realism—transforming bare scenery into convincing fields, embankments, hillsides, and natural terrain. It’s one of those small details that can make a BIG difference in the overall look of your layout. 🚂🏞️

Looking to add some realistic texture to your next project? Check out Midwest Model Railroad for ground cover and other scenery supplies to help take your layout to the next level!

🚂 FROM 1,000 SQ. FT. TO 25,000 SQ. FT. — LOOK HOW FAR WE’VE COME! 🚂We’ve been thinking a lot about this incredible journ...
09/08/2026

🚂 FROM 1,000 SQ. FT. TO 25,000 SQ. FT. — LOOK HOW FAR WE’VE COME! 🚂

We’ve been thinking a lot about this incredible journey, and sometimes the best way to understand how much we’ve grown is to look back. ❤️

📸 2019: It all started with our first 1,000 sq. ft. location.
📸 2020: We grew into Location #2 — 6,000 sq. ft.
📸 2021: We took down the wall and expanded to an incredible 15,000 sq. ft.
📸 2026: And now… we’re getting ready to call 25,000 sq. ft. our NEW HOME! 🎉

From that first little store to where we are today, every step of the journey has been made possible by YOU.

Our amazing Midwest Model Railroad family has supported us, encouraged us, shopped with us, shared our posts, brought friends through our doors, and most importantly, shared our love for this incredible hobby. 🚂❤️

So as you look through these pictures, we hope you’ll take a moment to see more than just buildings and square footage.

You’re looking at years of memories, friendships, trains, and a whole lot of hard work — all made possible because of you.

And now… 25,000 square feet of model railroad goodness is coming! 🚂🚂🚂

We are incredibly excited for this next chapter, and we can’t wait to bring you along for the ride.

Thank you for growing with us. ❤️

🚂 HERE WE GROW AGAIN! 🚂

09/08/2026

🚂 Model railroad magic, delivered worldwide! 🌎

Midwest Model Railroad ships worldwide within one business day, so you can get your next layout addition on its way fast. 📦

09/08/2026

🎨 The right paint brings your model railroad to life! 🚂

Paint isn’t just about adding color—it’s what gives locomotives, rolling stock, structures, and scenery the realistic finish that makes a layout stand out. From weathering and detailing to matching prototype colors, the right paint can make all the difference.

At Midwest Model Railroad, we carry 8 different paint brands, giving you plenty of options to tackle your next modeling project. Whether you’re a seasoned modeler or just getting started, we’ve got the colors and finishes to help bring your railroad vision to life!

🖌️ Pick your paint.
🚂 Add the details.
✨ Bring your railroad to life.

🚂 HERE WE GROW AGAIN! 🚂What started as a 1,000 sq. ft. store welcoming customers for the first time in 2019 has grown in...
09/04/2026

🚂 HERE WE GROW AGAIN! 🚂

What started as a 1,000 sq. ft. store welcoming customers for the first time in 2019 has grown into something we could have only dreamed of!

📍 2019: Our first location — 1,000 sq. ft.
📍 2020: Location #2 — 6,000 sq. ft.
📍 2021: The wall came down — expanding us to 15,000 sq. ft.
📍 2026: And now… our NEW HOME — 25,000 sq. ft.! 🎉

Now THAT’S a lot of trains! 🚂🚂🚂

None of this would be possible without YOU — our amazing Midwest Model Railroad family. ❤️

Thank you for supporting us, shopping with us, sharing your passion for the hobby, and making us your hobby store. Your support has allowed us to grow year after year, and we’re incredibly excited to share this next chapter with you.

25,000 square feet of model railroad goodness… here we come! 🚂🎉

We can’t wait to show you what’s next!

09/04/2026

With only a couple products from Midwest Model Railroad you too can have incredible streets and parking lots on your model railroad layout

Address

17331 East US 40 Highway Suite 107
Independence, MO
64055

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18163995226

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