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 ...

Model railroading's cross-generational appeal takes center stage at the San Antonio Model Railroad Association's 50th Annual ...

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 ...

Vintage train rides across Florida offer scenic journeys through charming towns, historic railcars, and unforgettable views ...

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 ...

A newly-tooled model has joined the Bachmann HO scale freight car lineup. The General American 4,180-cubic-foot capacity Airslide covered hopper, offered in four paint schemes, features ...

Reliable couplers are important whether you’re pulling a long freight or switching industries, such as REC Paper Products on Model Railroader’s former Wisconsin & Southern Troy Branch. Which ...

There’s a particular kind of buzz you only feel in places where night doesn’t wrap up. Loud chatter leaks through walls, scooters and taxis keep slicing by, and every open doorway looks like an ...

The second annual Tamaqua Railfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in downtown Tamaqua. The event will feature all things trains, including a train ride, railroad-themed crafters and ...

5:30 p.m. Feb. 20. North Buena Vista Civic Association, 2039 Orange Drive, Holiday. Free coffee, donuts, or muffins. Snack bar provides food, ice cream and drinks for purchase. Bingo is held every ...

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

The snowfall might be over, but New York City-area commuters are still dealing with the aftermath of this weekend’s winter storm. Transit officials said it might be safer not to travel at all on ...