Set in Southern California, my HO scale layout includes a Southern Pacific train order office surrounded by a desert scene. Although this arid landscape has sparse vegetation, my scene needed two ...

Though its history is tied to track, the product line for Atlas Model Railroad Co. has grown and diversified from Z to O ...

Q: I’m getting back into model railroading after a 50 year hiatus. I’m having trouble with knuckle couplers that won’t ...

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 ...

Sponsored by the Amherst Railway Society, the two-day show is the largest of its kind in North America, drawing thousands of model-railroad enthusiasts each day ...

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 ...

News & Products for the week of February 2nd 2026 Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about ...

Small apartments and homes offer plenty of charm, but they tend to be lacking when it comes to kitchen space. Luckily, there are tons of small kitchen ideas that maximize storage and efficiency. By ...

Abstract: Achieving higher operation speeds safely and comfortably is yet a significant challenge in the railway industry. The rail irregularities and wheel-rail interactions in a train running at ...