EVERETT — Mike Scheerens has been a model train enthusiast his entire life. When he was about 10 years old, he watched his father, James, build tracks for HO-scale trains, one of the largest models ...

Most modelers can pinpoint the photos, people, events, books, or stories that inspired them to build their model railroads. For me, I can honestly say that my N scale Naugatuck Valley RR started with ...

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 ...

There’s just something about miniature worlds — they’re just so relaxing to look at and ponder. Think you don’t have ample room for a model train layout at your place? You may not be thinking small ...

The Brandon Hills Model Railway Club opened its doors to the public Saturday afternoon, offering a glimpse into the world of model railroading at its open house at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan ...

You wouldn’t think the town of Pueblo, Colorado, would fit into a 2,500-square-foot building in North Fort Myers. But it does. And so does San Bernardino, Castle Rock, Denver and several other ...

History comes in all shapes and sizes and this weekend, a scaled-down version of the iron horse will be open to the public at 22 sites in Reno and Carson City. November is National Railroad Month and ...

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 ...