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

BRANDON, Wis. (WBAY) - Watching trains go by as a young boy inspired a life-long hobby for a Fond du Lac County man. Later in life, he spent nearly four decades creating a massive model train layout.

The Kanab Train Show returns January 16–17, 2026, with model railroad displays, vendors, and activities for kids and adults ...

Having to disassemble a train layout is always frustrating, thinking about the time and effort I put into building it. But ...

Concealed in the basement of a downtown Wauconda coffee shop is something that would amaze any child, or adult for that matter — a complete landscaped small-gauge train layout, with familiar sites and ...

Love affairs with trains typically begin like this: A tyke watching in awe as a Lionel train set choo choos around a Christmas tree. Fast forward some number of decades, and you have John Campbell, ...

SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (KTIV) - Railroad lovers from across Siouxland were at the Marriott Convention Center in South Sioux City on Saturday for the 11th annual Train Show. The show was started as a ...

MCKEESPORT (KDKA) - The McKeesport Model Railroad Club is carrying on a longtime tradition and sharing its passion with the community for the holiday season. For many families, Christmas isn't ...

BRANDON, Wis. (WBAY) - As a young boy, he loved to watch trains. That passion inspired a Fond du Lac County man’s life-long hobby. Jim Kuik has spent nearly four decades creating a massive model train ...