Reach, in model railroading terminology, is how far you can comfortably stick your arm into a scene without damaging the layout. Planning for reach is essential when designing a layout, as eventually ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Rensselaer Model Railroad Society's model train layout of the fictional New England, Berkshire & Western Railroad has been ...

TULSA, OK -- Model railroading is a year-round hobby, but it takes on a special significance at Christmas time. Hugh Keen of Tulsa is a retired mechanical engineer. Now he's the engineer on his own ...

There’s just something about miniature worlds — they’re just so relaxing to look at and ponder. Think you don’t have ample room for a model train layout at your place? You may not be thinking small ...

Some might say that if you’ve seen one model train layout you’ve seen them all. Anyone who has ever attended the Color Country Model Railroad Club’s annual Model Railroad Open House knows that is ...

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 ...

The Rensselaer Model Railroad Society’s famed 4,000-square-foot model train layout was broken up again, this time for good.