The control of a model railroad can be simple or complex Bruce Chubb will show you how to wire the average model railroad Getting the power to the track and the correct rail is the first hurdle Then ...

Wayne dreams he can build a small layout with a minimum of expenses and space He gets some helpful advice from his Good Sense Theres so much to consider time period type of traffic and scale Wayne ...

Enter your division and build a model/poster to exhibit at the fair. It is recommended you attend at least four of the scheduled meetings. Volunteer to work the Model Railroad Exhibit running trains ...

The Dakota Southeastern Division of the National Model Railroad Association is hosting its 12th annual Greater Sioux Falls Model Train Show on March 21-22, 2026.

One of the greatest strengths of model railroading is the diverse, multifaceted nature of the hobby. History, woodworking, electrical engineering, and many other disciplines can all be pursued toward ...

History: Model railroads depict the times in which they operated. Basic carpentry and electrical skills: Building layouts involves cutting wood, basic wiring, and more. Economics: Railroads move raw ...

These Reading Company model locomotives and boxcar are among Managing Editor Roger DuPuis’ recent acquisitions. It’s not entirely a thought experiment. As editor Roger DuPuis outlined in Sunday’s page ...

Of the 18 museums in Balboa Park, only one is in a basement. The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is the successor to a rich history of model railroading in the park. That history began in 1935, when a ...

This September, Stacey Walthers Naffah will become the fourth President - and the first female president - of Wm. K. Walthers, Inc., an 86-year-old model railroad company based in Milwaukee. (Cue ...