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 ...

Choosing between HO and N scale is a key decision that will shape your entire model railroading experience. The scale you pick impacts how much space you need, the level of detail you can achieve, and ...

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 ...

Bridges are one of the more impressive features found on a model railroad layout. Prototype railroads use bridges large and ...

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 ...

Wilkes-Barre Township resident John Cunius is seen with the 4-by-8-foot Lionel train layout he has been working on at night during the pandemic. Courtesy John Cunius Nick Pittman works on his New ...