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

MANSFIELD, Texas -- A train and three rail cars sit in the tiny shadow of a water tower in Don Hughes' workshop, causing him to smile. "That was the train that started it all," he said, "the train on ...

The Rensselaer Model Railroad Society’s famed 4,000-square-foot model train layout was broken up again, this time for good.

Are you searching for inspiration for your next model railroad project? Whether you’re just starting out, have some experience, or are an advanced modeler, we’ve gathered a collection of creative ...

You never know where change will lead you. What started out as an attempt to fine-tune my existing HO scale layout ended with a new house and a 2,600 square-foot, four-deck model railroad – the Sunset ...

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 ...

GREAT FALLS (AP) -- A building at the fairgrounds here will be devoted entirely to a new railroad museum, featuring a train layout that a late Cascade rancher constructed over a span of 50 years.

A spontaneous trip to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum turned into a wish come true for a boy named Beau, a 10-year-old train lover and Make-A-Wish kid. "Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of ...