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04/02/2026

Have you ever wondered what day-to-day operations look like inside our world-renowned mechanical shop? Find out on our behind-the-scenes guided Mechanical Shop Tour, where you’ll get an up-close look at historic locomotives and rail cars and learn how we keep century-old technology steaming ahead into the modern era.

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02/13/2026

Becoming acquainted with Robert Sherman, the talented and kind-hearted artist affiliated with Lionel and Diorama Studios, stands as a highlight of my career at Classic Toy Trains. Though frail when we met in the early 1990s, Bob eagerly shared stories of his contributions to the postwar consumer cat...

09/21/2025

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New England's Autumn Scenic Train Rides Road Trip takes you to 9 unforgettable train rides that shine even brighter during fall! Start in Hancock, Maine, on the Downeast Scenic Railroad, where vintage cars roll through colorful forests and over trestles. The Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad adds small-town charm and farmland views. In New Hampshire, ride the Conway Scenic Railroad into the White Mountains, then climb the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the region’s highest peak. Vermont’s Green Mountain Railroad rolls past covered bridges and fiery foliage. Back in New Hampshire, the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad hugs the lakefront. Massachusetts’ Cape Cod Central Railroad winds through cranberry bogs, while Connecticut’s Essex Steam Train pairs tracks with a riverboat ride. Finish with the Berkshire Scenic Railway through the golden hills of the Hoosac Valley.

📍Conway Scenic Railroad (NH)
📍Mount Washington Cog Railway (NH)
📍Green Mountain Railroad (VT)
📍Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad (NH)
📍Downeast Scenic Railroad (ME)
📍Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad (ME)
📍Cape Cod Central Railroad (MA)
📍Essex Steam Train & Riverboat (CT)
📍Berkshire Scenic Railway (MA)

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05/27/2025

One of the questions we receive quite regularly is where to find parts. Sooner or later, it’s likely you’ll need a part for your locomotive or rolling stock. It could be as simple as replacing traction tires or as complicated as a postwar rehab project. In either case, we’ve got you covered! F...