Model trains first appeared in the late 19th century as simple tinplate toys, often crafted by hand.. Before HO scale became ...

The HO scale Alco RS11 has an injection-molded plastic body and die-cast metal frame. Additional features include directional ...

A model train passes by a Hudson and Delaware train on an HO scale model train layout during an annual Holiday Train Show and open house by Model Railroad Club Inc. in Union on Saturday, December ...

Model trains are measured using: Scale, which tells you the ratio of your model train compared with a real one. An O scale model train is 1:48, so 1 inch on the model equals 48 inches on a real train.

Model trains are classified by their size. "O" scale trains, such as those made by Lionel, are the most popular. "HO" trains are half the size of "O" scale trains, with "N" scale smaller still ...

[Luke Towan] has a cool HO scale Escalator mostly made of 3D printed parts, with some laser cut acrylic, for a station on his HO model railroad. Escalators are mesmerizing to watch – there&#8… ...

Peter Dolimpio is the owner and creator of a massive double HO Scale Model Railroad layout in the basement of his home in Leominster, Massachusetts. Both this layout and others can occasionally be ...

The Humboldt Bay and Eureka Model Railroad Club will hold its Veterans Day weekend open house Saturday and Sunday at the clubhouse, Seventh and A streets in Eureka. The club operates an HO-scale ...

Nearly $5,000 worth of model railroad equipment has been donated and winners do not have to be present to win. The Northeast Large Scale Train Show continues on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at ...