It’s a cliché to refer to a decade as a “decade of change.” In the summation of our nation’s history, what decade wasn’t a ...

Painting is one of my favorite aspects of the hobby, though I guess that shouldn’t come as a big surprise. My father and ...

Looking for the perfect gift for the railfan or modeler in your life? Check out the Trains.com Holiday Gift Guide 2025 and ...

It has always been, and will always be, July 10, 1975 in Ralph S. DeBlasi’s basement. The basement, which DeBlasi of Camden County refers to as his “time machine,” is home to his prototype model ...

A model railroad display at the Mid-Ohio Valley Model Railroad Club in the rear basement of NOE Office Equipment, 610 Green St. An open house will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (Photo Provided ...

Did you know Milwaukee is the birthplace of model railroading and continues to dominate in the hobby today? It's true, thanks to W. Walthers, Inc., a family-owned local business that was started in ...

An earlier version of this story included the incorrect name for Prince William Model Railroad Club member Jim Fletcher. This version has been updated with the correct name. More than 400 people ...

Model railroading has been around for more than a century, but even with all those trains whose sole purpose is to circumnavigate Christmas trees, the hobby has receded somewhat from the public eye.

The Bay State Model Railroad Museum on South Street in Roslindale is a non-profit that's run entirely by unpaid volunteers. Inside, you'll find some of the most detailed and intricate model railroads ...