Railroad scenes in the HO scale have been set up at Mahon Library, and trains in the N scale are operating at Groves Library to introduce Lubbock-area residents to the meticulous detail of model ...

One of the greatest strengths of model railroading is the diverse, multifaceted nature of the hobby. History, woodworking, electrical engineering, and many other disciplines can all be pursued toward ...

MILTON — Every November, a group of model train enthusiasts descends on the Milton House Museum, taking hours to set up track on which miniature trains then weave in and around tiny scenery. On ...

For decades, they have been an essential holiday decoration, ranking right up there with mistletoe, garland and over-the-top bows and ribbons. It seems that no classic Christmas scene is complete ...

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 ...

MiraCosta College freshman John Gerdes remembers how his father and brother sparked his interest in model trains when he was 4. “My brother would carry me in his arms and put me on his shoulders so I ...

A hiss of steam, then a loud whistle blast, shatters the calm as the locomotive prepares to depart from the station. A set of orders from the dispatcher is given to the engineer and the last of the ...

The Berkshire Eagle feature about my friend, Jack Trowill, and his model train collection inspired this baby boomer memory. One of the favorite Christmas or Hanukkah gifts that my friends and I ...