Euro Model Trains

12/29/2025

Here is something I don't offer every day: Professionally finished, turnkey, all digital Noch N scale "Baden-Baden" layout.

"Baden-Baden" is by far the most successful layout from Noch in Germany, regardless of scale. You can run 4 trains at once and still have 3 more full sized trains ready to go, waiting in the extensive yard. This layout is a dream from the operations perspective, and its numerous mountains and tunnels make for an absolutely stunning appearance.

This richly appointed layout includes:

- 4 DCC N scale trains (2 passenger trains, 2 freight trains)

- ECoS 2.1 command station from ESU - the best available DCC controller.

- Track is Fleischmann "Piccolo", all turnouts are digitized.

ECoS has been programmed to control all 20 digital turnouts and it also has a track diagram completed, allowing for easy switching by tapping your finger or a stylus on the touch sensitive screen.

- 14 gorgeous structures custom designed and hand built in Spain. All buildings have interior lights. House lighting is operated digitally via ECoS.

- Extensive street lighting including signals. Street lighting is operated digitally via ECoS.

Note: House & Street lighting are on two different digital circuits and both feature fade in/fade out effects.

- 8" x 39" Control panel with a programming track.

- All power packs are US 120V.



Layout is available for pickup at my NJ showroom.

Optional delivery and installation is available in MD/DE/NJ/PA/NY and New England.

Freight shipping is possible ($600 - $800)

11/01/2025

I asked ChatGPT to write a poem about a model trains dealer.
Well, I'll be damned...

The Model Train Dealer

In a quiet shop of dust and gleam,
Where time runs softly like a dream,
He stands among his rails and towns,
With silver tracks and copper crowns.

His fingers trace the tiny steel,
Each engine hums — each gear can feel.
He knows their names, their dates, their makes,
The curves they take, the sounds they fake.

He speaks of gauges, scales, and steam,
Of grand old lines and builder’s dream.
A whisper of coal, a whistle’s cry,
A memory wrapped in lullaby.

To children wide-eyed, he sells delight,
To grown-ups lost, he mends the night.
Each sale’s a bridge to something more —
A past reborn, a heart restored.

And when the store lights fade to dim,
He sets one train to circle him.
The world grows small, the night stands still —
A dealer, yes — but dreamer still.

09/13/2025

Some cool French trains.

05/29/2025

Just completed new Meran Z scale briefcase for a client.

05/26/2025

Another day, another "Cortina" layout is for sale. All custom EMTZ structures, bridges, an overpass and a miniature controller w/NOCH turnout control module!

05/08/2025

Another N scale Baden-Baden layout in the works. 20 digital turnouts, 12 illuminated structures, 15 street lights and 5 signals. Waiting for the Wire Fairy to come out at night and connect all these wires to 3 ESU SwitchPilot decoders.

It could happen.

04/16/2025

Scene on the Cortina Z scale layout.

03/25/2025

Live from my Euro Model Trains showroom in Union Beach, NJ, this is Michael bringing you a short video on digital turnouts control options, with particular emphasis on ESU SwitchPilot 3 Plus accessory decoder, item #51831
https://euromodeltrains.com/products/esu-51831

​When it comes to Marklin, Roco, or Fleischmann - what's the best solution to digitize turnouts? It is a formula with convenience and cost as variables, cost being increasingly important on large installations with multiple turnouts.

Hope you find below video useful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EruIN2yYoRE

- SwitchPilot 3 Plus combines functionality of M83 (pulse) and M84 (constant on/off) in one neat and affordable package. - Digitally operate up to 8 turnout motors (Marklin, Fleischmann, etc), or 8 signals, or 8 continuously operating accessories (such as lights and motors), or any combination there...

02/11/2025

Work on "Cortina" layout with EMTZ American buildings is progressing along.

01/29/2025

I received Americana EMTZ built up structures from Spain custom made for the Cortina layout. Here are first photos.
They look amazing, if I do say so myself.
Michael

12/22/2024

Business version of a Christmas tree.
Happy Holidays!

12/17/2024

A customer requested Marklin HO starter set to be gift wrapped, and my 1st wife sprung into action. Not her 1st tangible contribution to the business, I may add.