If you’ve followed Model Railroader’s Facebook page, you’ll probably know that periodically over the past several years, I’ve made posts called “Lunchtime Reading,” which are simply my musings on ...

For many years Hobbyshop Window was a popular department in the pages of Model Railroader magazine. We’re excited to bring it ...

News & Products for the week of February 16th 2026 Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about ...

The Mid-Ohio Valley Model Railroad Club will hold the Louie Creel Memorial Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at its facility in the rear basement of NOE Office Equipment, 610 Green ...

Robert Lafferty sat back as he took control of his steam locomotive in the back of the main display hall at the Augusta ...

Q: I want to simulate the type of roof that uses rubber, tar, and then stone. I was thinking of painting the roof with a glossy black and then putting cinder ballast on it to simulate the rocks. Has ...

Though I’ve been in the hobby for more than 70 years, I’m still amazed at the number of new products being released. Gone are ...

The first thing you notice here is the motion and the sound. These model trains wind through tunnels, over bridges, and ...

The 37th annual Swap Meet and Train Show in Eugene, Oregon, continues to draw multi-generational interest and emphasizes keeping youth engaged in model railroading.

A longtime Sarasota favorite known for its eclectic finds is preparing to shut its doors after serving the community for more ...

Bill Freyman creates a Door County world of his own photos by KAYLA LARSEN There’s a place in Door County where trains pull into a picturesque Egg Harbor station. A […] ...

Operating engineers returned to the fair as well, giving attendees a firsthand look at what’s possible in model railroading.