Most modelers can pinpoint the photos, people, events, books, or stories that inspired them to build their model railroads.

Many of us dream of a model railroad empire on a massive scale. While the time, space and resources required usually dictate ...

Layout visit to the N scale Modutrak display, as presented at Trainfest 2025 in Milwaukee, Wis.

Q: I'm researching methods to power turnout frogs on my N scale layout. I'm using Atlas code 55 flextrack and Digital Command Control. The majority of turnouts will have manual throws. I've read that ...

You wouldn’t think the town of Pueblo, Colorado, would fit into a 2,500-square-foot building in North Fort Myers. But it does. And so does San Bernardino, Castle Rock, Denver and several other ...

Model railroaders typically observe their project from high above. It would be neat to see what the world looks like to the residents of your little town, but getting down to their point of view is ...

A Lionel Polar Express model train will be raffled at the Mid-Ohio Valley Model Railroad Club Christmas Open House from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday in the basement of NOE Office Equipment, 610 Green St ...

The Mon Valley Railroad Historical Society is having its first open house of 2025 Saturday and Sunday at the Mountaineer Mall in Morgantown, W.Va. Visitors will be able to see the group’s HO scale ...

GRAPEVINE (CBSNewsTexas.com) - CBS News Texas photojournalist Mike Kinney takes us to the National Train Show in Grapevine, Texas. Hundreds of model trains and railroads are on display during the ...