The world’s most popular model railroading magazine publishes the information you need to build your own railroad. Get Model Railroader digital magazine subscription today for step-by-step how-to projects; great model train layouts; and realistic track plans. You'll also get reviews of the latest locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories in HO, N, O, and other scales, expert tips, and more!
On Trains.com
Finding inspiration in unexpected places
Model Railroader
Milwaukee’s 2021 Trainfest cancelled
N scale
HO scale locomotives
HO scale
HO scale freight cars
HO scale
HO scale details and accessories
N scale locomotives
HO scale
N scale freight cars
N scale structures
N scale details and accessories
Large scale locomotives
Z scale locomotives
Books
Ask MR
Reader Tip
Detail a diesel on a budget
CUSTOM COLORS for static grass • Are off-the-shelf options not working for you? Try dyeing fibers
Rails to the Queen City • Coal mines, bakeries, and warehouses are major industries on this freelanced Appalachian layout
Streetlights at a discount
Meet George Campbell
Add RAIL-MARINE OPERATIONS to your layout • The Rail-Marine Interface Mechanism can be part of a modular or permanent model railroad
Scratchbuild a timber cribbing loading dock • A chance find during a railfan trip inspired this project
Block detection for signaling
ScaleTrains.com N scale UP standard turbine
Atlas HO General Electric Dash 8-40B
Accurail HO two-bay covered hopper kit
Walthers HO Modern Suburban Station kit
21st-century train orders
Trackside Photos
Coming Up
Can you see the difference?