Model Trains and Railroading

Planning a model train layout will require time and effort to avoid making serious mistakes. Design a simple and realistically working model to accommodate the scale size of the train and its tracks.

Take a tour of my HO model railroad. Set in the 1950's my mid-sized layout features around-the-wall construction and a good 'nuff level of modeling. Mostly, it is a lot of fun.

Take a break and peruse one of these wonderful online model train sites.

A list of model trolley resources to inspire you.

This article covers model railway motive power depots (MPDs), including many variations. Railways had large and small MPDs.

In this article we look at general revenue-earning wagons and brake vans. We look at their shape and purpose, and partly at their history and provenance

I am continuing to create modern buildings for my 21st century modern model railway. Here is my next challenge: the ubiquitous coffee shop. Costa creates some of the best. I hope you enjoy reading.

In this article, I building an OO gauge model of an ultra modern waiting room on an island platform. This example is seen at Peterborough Station, UK.