Category Archives: Model Train News

Are you looking for a model train set for the Christmas tree or a gift for someone? Then I recommend you have a look at the Chicago Metra by Kato USA. It comes complete with Bi-Level cars in a four-piece train … Continue reading →

“Videogames have taken over kids’ lives,” Bochicchio said. “Kids don’t build anything anymore. I want them to be able to use their hands, to be able to make models. Basically I want them to have a finished product when they’re … Continue reading →

This is a video review of the O-Scale Lackawanna 4-8-4 “The Pocono” brass steam engine from Weaver Models. It is model #G1741. It is a high quality locomotive with great pulling power and amazing detail. Weaver Models also offer a … Continue reading →

This is an old narrow gauge 009 model railway that was run after a long time of not running.  

Public Invited To See Model Train Displays November 17, 2011 – Ten local model railroads will be open on Saturday, November 19, in an area ranging from Santa Barbara down to Simi Valley. This event is free to the public. … Continue reading →

MORE than 4,000 visitors made tracks to Spalding Model Railway Club’s 2011 successful two-day show. Model railway enthusiasts from all over the country went along to show off their layouts or to admire the work of others at the event, … Continue reading →

The Sandhill Central Model Railroad Club will host its 29th annual pre-holiday train show from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, and Sunday, Nov. 20. The show will be held in the Historic Aberdeen Train Depot and Museum in … Continue reading →

The train display to be featured at the annual Ohio Valley Lines Model Railroad Club open house next week in Ambridge is a work in progress. The open house will be held every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 26 to … Continue reading →

Augusta — Whether revisiting a nostalgic memory or a taking a first time peek at model trains chugging along the tracks, family members of all ages will delight at the sights and sounds of the Model Train Celebration at Maine … Continue reading →

RAILWAY modelling is a growing hobby. Hornby, the famous British model-making company, recently recorded a large increase in sales and profits, partly due to increased sales in Europe. Ray Hensher, of Sheffield 0 Gauge group, is clear about the growing … Continue reading →

via miniatur-wunderland.com Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany is a “one of a kind” model railroad that you will need a full day (and maybe even 2) to fully explore. It is believed to be the largest of it’s kind in … Continue reading →

Model railway clubs are a great place to learn and mingle with people of the same interest. This video shows some great views of the Wordsworth Model Railway Club. It is the coming & goings at South Fangore.

Members of the Heritage N-Trak Group of Channahon spent most of their day Tuesday setting up their train modules so the public can enjoy their passion. For more than a decade, the N-Trak group has set up a display in … Continue reading →

The Sebring Model Railroad Club knows a thing or two about model trains. For starters, the group has built a 3,000-foot layout in the Sebring Station, which it owns. The club is celebrating National Model Railroad Month by holding its … Continue reading →

A 105-year-old locomotive retired in Hillcrest Park since 1954 will soon be on the move. It’s headed for the Clovis Depot Model Train Museum at 221 W. First St. Joe Bennett, a local house mover whose father originally moved the … Continue reading →

WEST CHESTER TWP. — The world’s only train-themed family attraction is gearing up for the holidays with its most popular event of the year. EnterTRAINment Junction’s fourth annual Christmas Holiday Celebration kicks off Saturday, as the attraction turns its train … Continue reading →

Dave is no stranger and is well known for his amazing model railway in the loft of his house. Here is what Dave had to say… I started my model railway in the loft 4 years ago. My last one … Continue reading →

This video shows a day in the life of an OO gauge model railway. The model railway is named “Rushmede” and is based on Paddington. It is a fully DCC controlled model railway using MERG software and model train control … Continue reading →

This solar powered model train set is just one of the different displays you will see on the solar bus. With rising power costs it could be an idea for many model railroaders to start considering solar power for their … Continue reading →