Set in Southern California, my HO scale layout includes a Southern Pacific train order office surrounded by a desert scene. Although this arid landscape has sparse vegetation, my scene needed two ...

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

Many of us dream of a model railroad empire on a massive scale. While the time, space and resources required usually dictate whether or not that dream becomes a reality, it never hurts to be inspired.

Discover expert tips and tricks for creating the perfect O Gauge Train Layout! From design ideas to practical advice, learn how to bring your train world to life. #O-Gauge #ModelTrains #TrainLayout ...

GREENVILLE, SC (November 4, 2025) – Greenville Convention Center today announced that South Carolina’s largest modular train layout display will be the centerpiece of this year’s Holiday Fair ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

This photo gallery shows some of the unreal beauty that will be just one train ride away from Birmingham as of January 2026. The Caledonian Sleeper announced its planned services from Birmingham last ...

Deep in Frisco’s Discovery Center, a man’s life is laid out in model train tracks in a 3,000-square-foot room. When no one is around, the room is quiet and dark. As the project nears completion, the ...

There's something utterly enchanting about railway journeys and observing the scenery sweep past your window - no traffic congestion and no airport delays. Throughout the UK, numerous picturesque rail ...

There’s something about miniature trains that turns even the most serious adults into wide-eyed children again. Nowhere is this transformation more evident than at the Corner Field Model Railroad ...

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — It might have been a while since you thought of model trains, but it’s still a hobby many enjoy from childhood into adulthood. Blair Line is a manufacturer of Z, N, HO, S & O ...