Full disclosure: When I’m not dealing with full-size railroad rolling stock, I operate (don’t say “play with,” please) model trains. I have a fully operational O scale railway, and a collection of HO ...

Model railroad magazines from the 1950s sit just a few feet from brand-new, high-tech locomotives in one small Washington shop. Plenty of people stop in planning a quick errand ...

There’s just something about miniature worlds — they’re just so relaxing to look at and ponder. Think you don’t have ample room for a model train layout at your place? You may not be thinking small ...

There are about nine model train clubs on Long Island, but apparently only the West Island Model Railroad Club in Hicksville allows visitors to run its trains at open houses. And at this year’s ...

This old school Pennsylvania hobby shop is packed with model train treasures and hobby finds that make it easy to lose track ...

Product reviews have long been a popular part of Model Railroader magazine. That probably doesn’t come as a surprise, though. After all, who doesn’t want to learn more about the latest models arriving ...

News & Products for the week of September 28th 2026 Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by ...

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 ...