The Model Railroad Shop

09/14/2026

This was pretty awesome too see! Popped up on my personal feed and I wanted to share it here! Not sure if this link will work, so it’s also in the comments!

https://unearththevoyage.com/this-old-school-new-jersey-hobby-shop-turns-model-trains-into-an-afternoon-long-obsession-aff080da/?utm_campaign=run-aff080da&utm_source=fb-unearth-new-jersey&fbclid=IwZnRzaAUVNt9wZG9mAWZkaWQWUObL9i_oi8IcOHF3j5mMqub8inq7GWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7dJoDoF5cuFpNQ0AwkKZgJ_ntaZIRw_VvXJVl-apBz6mAYolQ7z16hfV8xmQ_aem_G56ShGtVP1XW7E2aDsoypg

One quick browse turns into track plans, tiny buildings, and a very serious basement-space negotiation. This old-school New Jersey hobby shop still has the kind of help big-box aisles forgot.

09/13/2026

🚨 AVAILABLE NOW 🚨

Bring your layout to life with SOUND. 🔊🚂
The Woodland Scenics Just Plug® Sound System™ makes it easy to add immersive audio to your railroad, diorama, or display with Sound Hubs, Sound Cards, speakers, triggers, and accessories all designed to work together with a simple plug-and-play setup.

09/11/2026

25 years later, we remember and honor.

The lives lost. The families forever changed. The first responders who ran toward danger. The strangers who helped one another when it mattered most.

We remember.
We honor.
We never forget.

🇺🇸 9.11.2001

08/19/2026

🚨 NOW AVAILABLE! 🚨

🚂 Relive the glory days of the PRR!
Experience the Pennsylvania Railroad in action thanks to the Audio-Visual Designs 2027 All Pennsy Calendar.🗓️

“Steam / Diesel / Electric — some photos never seen on a calendar before!”

These always sell out fast, so make sure you grab yours before they’re gone!

06/17/2026

05/22/2026

We’ll be closed Saturday 5/23 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours Tuesday. Everyone enjoy the long weekend and be safe.

03/09/2026

🏢 Walthers Cornerstone Buildings In Stock!

Bring your layout to life with the incredibly detailed Walthers Cornerstone structure kits, available in both HO and N scale. From classic downtown storefronts and industrial facilities to warehouses, stations, and railroad structures, these kits help create realistic towns, cities, and industries on your layout.

We currently have a wide variety in stock, perfect for modelers looking to expand their scenes with authentic architecture and prototypical detail.

🚂 Stop by and see what’s new… your railroad deserves a great town to serve!

03/04/2026

🚂 JUST ARRIVED AT THE SHOP! 🚂

We’ve added some great HO scale items to the shelves this week! Perfect for freight operations, intermodal scenes, or upgrading your rolling stock.

🟢 SceneMaster HO Scale 40’ Hi-Cube Containers

Add modern intermodal detail to your layout with these 40’ corrugated containers. Ideal for well cars, container yards, and freight terminals. Available in various paint schemes.

🚆 Walthers Proto Gunderson Rebuilt 40’ Well Car

A highly detailed Gunderson rebuilt well car in various schemes featuring:

• Factory-installed grab irons
• RP-25 turned metal wheelsets
• Proto MAX™ metal knuckle couplers
• Crisp lettering and prototype detail

Stop in and grab them while they last; intermodal equipment moves fast!

01/30/2026

Today marks five years since the passing of Jack DeRosset. Uncle Jack was forever at the Model Railroad Shop and a longtime presence in the model railroading community.

Jack had a deep knowledge of the hobby and always made time to help customers find the right parts, troubleshoot their layouts, or just talk shop. His passion for model trains and his commitment to the store made a lasting impression on countless hobbyists over the years.

Five years on, his presence still lingers in every layout, every carefully weathered boxcar, every kid who discovers the magic of model trains for the first time. That’s the legacy Jack left. Not just trains but connection, curiosity, and a love for model railroading.

12/26/2025

🚨 You’re looking for that hard-to-find Atlas Cork Roadbed? Look no further, we’ve got it in stock. Grab yours before it’s gone! 🚨