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 ...

Notable new products from 2026 Railroad Hobby Show. Toy train fans have a long list of items, from locomotives to scenery ...

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

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

Train enthusiasts from across the region gathered at Illinois Central College for the Peoria Train Fair, showcasing detailed model railroads and shopping for memorabilia, with over 100 tables and ...

Bruce Kingsley used an Arduino project board to add sound, motion, and programmed lighting effects to this HO scale house. You can read his story and other Arduino ...