Model Railroading Blog and News

This layout is 3'10" by 5'9". It is designed to fit in all standard size mini-vans and SUVs as one piece. All of the structures are attached with epoxy to the layout, making it easier to move. This is about the minimum size layout you can design in HO scale to run standard engines and...

This 4x8-foot model railroad layout was designed and built by St. Louis area members of the National Model Railroad Association and is inspired by scenes and railroads of the Saint Louis area. It is perfect for the beginning to advanced model railroading enthusiast....

Photos of the construction of the St. Louis Central 2001 4'x8' model railroad layout at the National Train Show. This layout was sponsored by Model Railroader magazine and assembled by Gateway Division NMRA members during the 2001 St. Louis National Train Show. The layout was designed...

2001 contest results. NMRA conventions and train show events feature a model and photo contest where entries are displayed to be viewed and enjoyed by other model railroaders and the general public. Any NMRA member may enter models and photos into these contests....

The Gateway 2001 national convention and train show was the culmination of five years of planning and preparation involving not only our local members, but volunteers across the country and abroad. The event was a great success....

Tips and considerations for preparing your layout and home to participate in a national convention home layout tour....

2000 contest results. NMRA conventions and train show events feature a model and photo contest where entries are displayed to be viewed and enjoyed by other model railroaders and the general public. Any NMRA member may enter models and photos into these contests....

As my layout moves from concept to design, one of the major hurdles is the creation of the main yard. An important part of the plan is creating a yard environment that looks real....

This article focuses on the task of the yard crews in getting each type of freight train ready to depart....