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.

Many of us dream of a model railroad empire on a massive scale. While the time, space and resources required usually dictate ...

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 ...