Model Train

Little Chic #1 LOVES trains. It’s an obsession. When we moved into our house, I wanted to do something special to build excitement about his new room in his new house, so Grandpa Chic and I built an HO-scale train around his room. HO stands for “Half O” scale – O scale trains are twice as big, and HO scale trains are half the size. Picture Source: Oakridge Hobbies A lot of train “experts” say HO’s too small for an around the room ceiling train, but it’s up to you. HO trains are less…

Model trains come in many different sizes, called "scales." The scale of a model is its relative size in proportion to the real thing.

"Hi Al, I was overwhelmed with the number and content of responses to my recent submission on my nighttime LED lighting project. As I have no way of directly responding to specific inquiries from within

HO model railroad with airport. Leo really has bought his layout to life with his scenery, especially the LED lights for the airport

Has anyone on this forum built a ceiling layout of the type that goes around the walls about a foot below the ceiling? We moved into a smaller house, and until our 2 daughters finish college and move out on their own, I do not have space that is...

Since no two model railroads are exactly the same, no two model railroads will be wired exactly the same. There are however standards that should ensure that all model railroads are wired the same …

Model road layouts are a great way to add realism to your model railroad. Learn how Gerry Leone makes asphalt and gravel roads for his layout.

I finally figured out that I don't have room to do everything I want (2 trains, etc) on a small layout so I'm starting with something simple. This is loosely based on Lionel's D-290 display layout. I don't know if I'll add the upper level loop or not....

Lee Hnetinka always puts passion on what he does, there are always gawkers waiting for the final result and on a wag, everybody on the valley is amused by me. If your passion is to sail then sail the Amazon, mine are trains and construction sites so I’ll go to the East Hampton scale trains conference, the CEO of the biggest company will be there and my heart will be like WunWun so fast.

5x10 N scale layout - I typically run four trains, a mix of steam and early diesel locomotives. Limited space meant I built up instead of out