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1825
Josef Ritter von Baader builds a model in the park of the Nymphenberg castle to interest the king of Bayern in a real railroad project. Promotional models are not uncommon in the following decades.

 
 

Winter 2007-2008

Lou's Views From The Underground Now Featured Monthly in Classic Toy Trains
Check out the words, wit and train wisdom of Lou Palumbo in Classic Toy Trains magazine beginning monthly with the November 2007 issue! If you miss an article, you can always check it out here in the "Views from the Underground" section of our website.

Lou's Views - New for 2007-2008 Classic Toys Trains Articles
Click here to read Lou's January 2008 "Views From The Underground" reprinted from Classic Toy Trains.

NEW SLIDESHOW 2007! Take A Peek Into The Underground
Click here to see the updated photos of our magnificent train layout and store.... and make your plans to come and see us in person!

NEW FOR 2007-2008! The Underground Railroad Shoppe on Ebay
We have opened an Ebay store where you will find rare items and special deals. We're also auctioning items on Ebay. Check out our Ebay store by clicking on the link in the "Order and Contact" section of this site!

< B>Lou in the NEWS! Article from the New Wilmington Globe Leader
Click here to read the article about Lou and the Underground Railroad Shoppe that was published in the New Wilimington Globe Leader on December 16, 2004.

Archived Views
Lou's past Views From The Underground articles from Classic Toy Trains are now posted along with an archive of past columns.

Inventory Sampling Online - Winter 2007-2008
Check out a sampling of our inventory of trains which is now online under the Products section of our web site. If you see som ething you like, you can order by calling or writing. Since our store inventory changes daily, the lists may include items we no longer have and will not include things we do have. Use the lists as a guide to the type of products we carry and just give us a call if you are looking for something in particular.

Department 56
The Underground Railroad Shoppe is an authorized dealer of Department 56 / The Original Snow Village.

York
Look for Lou at the York train show in April and October every year!

Lou's Book
Lou is still working on a book on the art and enjoyment of collecting toy trains called, "I Never Met a Train I Didn't Like," to be published by Kalmbach. It's expected to b e available when it is finished.