Model Railroads

Learning to understand and transmit radio is a lot harder than it sounds. There are many complex, detailed procedures that need to be followed, and there is a very special verbiage that they use....

A model train layout, or pike, is the set-up that model railroaders build to run their trains on. It can be any size but is often built on a theme. This may revolve around specific industries like...

HO scale measures the relationship of specific-sized model railroads to their real-life counterparts. By far the most popular scale at 87:1, HO gives model railroad hobbyists a size manageable...

Model railroad tracks are prone to a sticky buildup that can be compounded by dirt, dust and household pollutants. This leaves the track dirty and difficult to deal with. Understanding the causes...

Once an interest in model railroading goes beyond the initial pleasure of assembling a loop of track and watching a train circle again and again, one might wish to build a more permanent layout....

An old pastime is becoming popular again. Garden Railroads are now entertaining the whole family. When you build an outdoors railway system in your special garden, it can take on a life of its...

A model train set makes a wonderful holiday or birthday gift, and part of the fun is assembling the oval of track that comes in the box and getting the train running around the loop on the floor...

Building a detailed scale model railroad layout isn't an easy task, even for veterans to the hobby. First, you have to decide what scale you want to model. O scale is 1/4-inch scale, which is...

HO scale trains are a great hobby for kids and adults alike, and can spark an interest that lasts a lifetime.

Model railroading has become a very popular hobby in the U.S. today. For someone just starting out, though, it can be very overwhelming. Don't get discouraged, because there is a ton of...

If you're into building a model railroad, you're looking forward to the day you can see your train running along the track. The first step toward that goal is purchasing all your railroad...

Learn about railroad gauges for a train model diorama in HO scale in this free train hobby video.

Learn how to add railroad tracks to your model train village in HO scale in this free train hobby video.

Is lack of space keeping you from building a model-railroad layout? Here are detailed instructions for building a compact layout that stores under a bed or against a wall.

Building a garden railroad from scratch can seem like an overwhelming project. If you've attended a gardening railroad expo, read some hobby magazines or visited someone's garden railroad you...

Model railroading is a hobby that develops slowly. When you build a model railroad, you can start with a simple layout and add to it over time. One of the most enjoyable aspects is the planning...

Building a large model-railroad bridge can be a complex undertaking, but it's really not hard. First you need to come up with a design. A typical long bridge will be some kind of truss structure,...