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

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

The Kanab Train Show returns January 16–17, 2026, with model railroad displays, vendors, and activities for kids and adults ...

Most men of a certain age can remember playing with model train sets, perhaps received from under the Christmas tree or as a ...

When I cut a hole in the living room wall in order to expand my N scale railroad into the hallway beyond, I thought that was as large a model railroad as I would ever own. I was just happy that my ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dodge sets one of his N scale trains on its track. “N scale” comes from the word “nine,” because the width of the track is 9 ...