Tom Daire, manager of Hobby Works' Rockville Store, has tested the new DYNAMIS EZ-Command controller by Bachmann.

He finds it to be versatile, useful, and loads of fun, and he thinks you will, too.

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As everyone knows, the Holiday Season means one thing in particular here at Hobby Works:  Trains!

Complete Starter Sets make absolutely excellent gifts.  Here are our latest arrivals:

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Throughout the 20th Century, the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus (tm) traveled the rails of America, bringing untold amazement and joy throughout the land.  Now Hobby Works and Lionel join forces to bring the same thrills and excitement to your very own home.  Peanuts, anyone?

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No, no, no, you can't smoke them, but you sure can roll them!

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Being a Maryland-based corporation, Hobby Works is particularly proud to present Lionel's brand-new University of Maryland boxcar. 

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Tis the season for decorating your home, and especially your train and/or slot-car layouts.

Department 56 provides a host of appropriate products; here are the ones we have in stock now.

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N-Scale trains are perfect for those with limited space.  They can be taken with you on trips, and perhaps best of all, you can run them around your computer monitor at work!

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Markin Trains is known world-wide for their high-quality, accurately-detailed trains. 

Hobby Works is proud to present the fine N- and Z-scale starter sets, locos and rolling stock from Marklin for the small-train enthusiast's enjoyment.

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Confused about the difference between Gauge and Scale? Most people are - even if they don't know it! So, we went to the experts at MTH Trains for their explanation.
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Lionel has made it's trains in many different sizes! Here Lionel gives us a short description of each size they've manufactured, along with a brief description of the difference between Gauge and Scale.
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