MANSFIELD, Texas -- A train and three rail cars sit in the tiny shadow of a water tower in Don Hughes' workshop, causing him to smile. "That was the train that started it all," he said, "the train on ...

TROY - The Rensselaer Model Railroad Society's famed 4,000-square-foot model train layout, which inspired generations of model train builders across the world and fueled the hobby's red-hot popularity ...

Building an elaborate model railroad looks like a legitimately relaxing and rewarding hobby, but if you don’t have an entire basement to dedicate to a sprawling countryside layout, take inspiration ...

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 ...

Are you searching for inspiration for your next model railroad project? Whether you’re just starting out, have some experience, or are an advanced modeler, we’ve gathered a collection of creative ...

Pieces of the Rensselaer Model Railroad Society’s 4,000-square-foot model train layout are ready to be taken away by volunteers working with the National Model Railroad Association’s northeast region ...