Most modelers can pinpoint the photos, people, events, books, or stories that inspired them to build their model railroads.

2025 marked another great year for new releases in model railroading. Whatever your scale or discipline in the hobby, odds are good that there was a new release that caught your eye and had you ...

A boy visits a model train exhibition in Shanghai, east China, Dec. 27, 2025. The theme exhibition and related special activities were held at Shanghai Mass Art Center on Saturday. More than 50 model ...

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. (PIX11) — For all who enter, it’s a Christmas gift to their inner child. “My philosophy is I’ll never hit my second childhood, I’m not growing out of my first,” said Mike Gelesky. “If ...

BOISE, Idaho — Chugging through Idaho’s history, model railroad clubs in the Treasure Valley serve as places of community. The smaller-than-life trains at the Old Boise Model Railroad Club and ...

JAMES CITY — Thousands of model railroad lovers are expected this weekend at the James City County Library to watch — and help operate — trains set up for the holidays. Visitors will get to see seven ...

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Elaborate tracks, vintage locomotives and quaint villages — train displays can evoke feelings of wonder in young and old alike. When it comes to holiday train displays, interest crosses generational ...

Model trains and toy trains, including some free exhibits, are featured throughout Delaware and nearby states. See several ideas where visitors can get on track at exhibits in November and December.