Model Railroading News

Dave Myers cut his teeth, so to speak, on Gatorfoam graphic display board as an educational-TV set designer in Hagerstown, MD, in the '70s, when he used the industry's leading heavy-duty foam board to create cut-out letters and 3-D props.

A miniature Empire State Express trundles down its little track at the annual Rails in the Rockies model train show at the Estes Park Conference Center last year.

A The Morris Plains Model Railroad Club is a group of about 15 model train fans who like to run their trains in an historic building, the original 1915 Freight Station serving the Greystone Park State Psychiatric Hospital.

For the first time in about half a century, trains will come chugging down the iron rails in West Pasco.

Head west to Saint Charles and Westport this weekend. The following antiquing and collectible events include fun for all ages: The Great Train Expo held in Saint Charles this weekend offers activities for all ages.

Model trains will be on display at the South Towne Exposition Center on Saturday, Feb.

The Maumee Valley Rail Road Club, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, will sponsor a Model Railroad Show & Swap on Saturday, Feb.

Join us this Saturday for model trains, face painting, and Girl Scout cookies!A The Smoky Mountain Model Railroaders will be in our event space with their huge collection of electric Lionel model trains from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM; FunShine Faces and a troop of Brownies will also be in the store from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM.

The trains will keep chugging along. "The History of Toy Trains" exhibit at the Highland Park Historical Society has been extended through Feb.

The Model Railroading Museum will be hosting its annual operating show on Saturday and Sunday February 4 and 5, 2012 from 10AM to 4PM.

I took this photo during last week Wednsday night's operating session, at The Oak Park Society of Model Engineers, H.O Scale Model Railroad Club.

Fun Things Etc is still accepting reservations for groups of 8 or more to view the Smoky Mountain Model Railroaders' model train display together.

Whether it remains modest sized or grows to be a basement empire is up to you and your desires, and of course your budget.

Everything Thomas begins Monday at EnterTRAINment Junction in West Chester . The event will feature wooden train layouts, a Thomas HO scale electric train display, videos, crafts and scavenger hunts with prizes.

The Children's Museum in Utica is excited about a new model train exhibit, but the executive director says that's not the only reason for excitement at the Children's Museum.

Deals are good, parts are plentiful and the variety is wide Sunday during the Dutch Train Meet at the Hamburg Field House.

It's a childhood dream come true this weekend at Valley River Center. Model trains and railroads are everywhere! The Willamette Cascade Model Railroad Club set up its displays to share fun facts and answer questions about their beloved hobby.

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Model railroading in Western Massachusetts has been a family affair for generations.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Maumee Valley Rail Road Club, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, will sponsor a Model Railroad Show & Swap on Saturday, Feb.

CHRONICLE/GREG WILLIAMSON A new model of the Hilton Garden Inn has been added to the Customs House Museum train yard.