The Naugatuck Valley RR: Operating a '50s-era layout, step-by-step

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

Must-build monster track plan recommendations

Many of us dream of a model railroad empire on a massive scale. While the time, space and resources required usually dictate ...
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An elaborate scale model railroad layout chugs its engine in a Leominster, Mass. home

♪ >> PETER DOES WORK A FULL-TIME JOB SUPPORT HIS FAMILY. THIS IS IS NONPAYING ONE, THE ONE HE HAS WORKED AT FOR NEARLY 25 YEARS. >> IT IS A HOBBY THAT HELPS ME KEEP THE LITTLE SANITY I HAVE. IT’S ...
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Model Railroader's favorite products of 2025

Whatever your scale or discipline in the hobby, odds are good that there was a new release that caught your eye and had you reaching for your wallet. As we look forward to 2026, Eric White, Cody ...
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Eric Lalonde’s UP Geneva Subdivision in HO scale

Tour the HO scale Union Pacific Geneva Subdivision, Eric Lalonde’s impressive 17 x 25-foot multi-deck modern layout depicting the former Chicago & North Western line between West Chicago and Clinton, ...
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A Chaotic Local Search-Based Particle Swarm Optimizer for Large-Scale Complex Wind Farm Layout Optimization

Abstract: Wind energy has been widely applied in power generation to alleviate climate problems. The wind turbine layout of a wind farm is a primary factor of impacting power conversion efficiency due ...