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Welcome to BigIndoorTrains Discussion Forums
This forum is for general discussions relating to the hobby. If you have a topic that relates to specific scales or other aspects of the hobby, look for a suitable forum first. If there isn't one, post it here, and I'll move it if I need to.
Note: If your primary interest is in cardboard Christmas "putz" houses, consider joining CardboardChristmas.com/forums/
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68 Topics

170 Posts

Last post Re: Seen around the layout
by winced36 View the latest post
Sat Feb 14, 2026 10:03 am
Trains, Trains, Trains
This forum will contain subforums for the various kinds of Big Indoor Trains our readers are using.
Subforums: Post-War Lionel Trains, Pre-War Lionel Trains, Marx, Other O Gauge Trains, On30 Trains, Hawthorne Village Trains, S Gauge Trains, Standard Gauge, Hornby, Other Scales, Large Scale (Garden Trains) Indoors, HO Trains
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119 Topics

592 Posts

Last post Re: Lionel Prewar-O Photo Gal…
by winced36 View the latest post
Tue Feb 10, 2026 3:34 pm
Holiday Villages
Discussion of Dept. 56, Hawthorne Village, Lemax, home-made, and others.
I will subdivide this forum as necessary.
Subforum: Halloween Trains & Towns
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14 Topics

75 Posts

Last post Re: Holiday Village Gallery
by winced36 View the latest post
Mon Dec 22, 2025 9:35 pm
Scenery Tips
Trees, Lakes, Rivers, Mountains, Details
Subforums: Trees, Lakes & Rivers, Scenery Details, Mountains and hills
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15 Topics

65 Posts

Last post Re: Mirror
by winced36 View the latest post
Tue Feb 11, 2025 12:19 pm
Track Plans
Track plan discussions
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11 Topics

28 Posts

Last post Re: Great site for layout ide…
by winced36 View the latest post
Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:53 am
Structure Tips
Here's a good place to discuss model structure tips and tricks.
Subforums: Paper/Cardboard Structures, Wooden Structures, Vintage Plastic Structures, Modern Plastic Structures, Tinplate Structures
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41 Topics

218 Posts

Last post Re: Tree-stand/tunnel project
by winced36 View the latest post
Sun Dec 28, 2025 9:47 am
Tribute to Tinplate
Tinplate-inspired models and resources including lithographed patterns, building graphics, tips and tricks.
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14 Topics

39 Posts

Last post Re: Distler Filling Station
by winced36 View the latest post
Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:13 am
Accessories
Buying, Restoring, and making accessories
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14 Topics

70 Posts

Last post Re: MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES
by winced36 View the latest post
Fri Nov 17, 2023 9:54 am
Figures
Acquiring, making, painting, and placing little people on your railroad or holiday village.
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4 Topics

41 Posts

Last post Re: more figurine "transforma…
by winced36 View the latest post
Fri Sep 19, 2025 9:39 am
Vintage Train Catalogs
For posting graphics from vintage train catalogs, links to scanned catalogs, etc.
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25 Topics

46 Posts

Last post 1924 IVES TRAIN AD
by javinda View the latest post
Sun Mar 28, 2021 1:25 am
Resources
Information about downloadable resources for making your hobby more enjoyable and affordable.
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14 Topics

24 Posts

Last post Re: Billboards
by winced36 View the latest post
Wed Jan 03, 2024 1:17 pm

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