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Starting a Model Railroad Club: Your 21st-Century Guide
Dec 23, 2025

Starting a Model Railroad Club: Your 21st-Century Guide

For as long as there has been model railroading, there have been model railroad clubs. Many of these groups and…

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Model railroad clubs in Southeast Wisconsin
Dec 8, 2025

Model railroad clubs in Southeast Wisconsin

Milwaukee and model railroading share deep, historic ties. Model Railroader Magazine, Wm. K. Walthers, Inc., and the National Model Railroad…

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The world of L gauge railroading
Jul 23, 2025

The world of L gauge railroading

One of the greatest strengths of model railroading is the diverse, multifaceted nature of the hobby. History, woodworking, electrical engineering,…

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Recommended N scale track plans for beginners
Mar 24, 2025

Recommended N scale track plans for beginners

Modeling the small and delicate N scale can be intimidating, especially for beginners. However, with the right setup, you can…

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The Rise of HO Scale Model Trains
Feb 28, 2025

The Rise of HO Scale Model Trains

HO scale model trains are a significant part of model railroading history, and we can partially credit the overall popularity…

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Decade-plus of technological advancements in model locomotives
Feb 3, 2025

Decade-plus of technological advancements in model locomotives

Locomotives, regardless of scale, have always been at the forefront of technological advancements in model railroading. Over the past decade,…

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Model Railroad Clubs’ Next Generation: Challenges, Changes, and Chances to Thrive
Jan 10, 2025

Model Railroad Clubs’ Next Generation: Challenges, Changes, and Chances to Thrive

Most of us can agree that the gloom and doom surrounding today’s state of model railroading — due to the…

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Essential multi-use tools to transform model railroad scenery
Dec 19, 2024

Essential multi-use tools to transform model railroad scenery

Scenery projects on a layout will usually require an abundance of tools to work with. Yet modelers will come across…

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ChatGPT use cases for the model railroader
Dec 15, 2024

ChatGPT use cases for the model railroader

Whether we like it or not, AI isn’t going away. The adoption of this technology across all major tech companies…

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Model Train History: From Tinplates to Detailed Collectibles
Dec 12, 2024

Model Train History: From Tinplates to Detailed Collectibles

Model trains have long captivated the imagination of hobbyists, collectors, and enthusiasts of all ages. From their origins as simple…

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HO Scale vs O Scale: What’s The Best Scale for Beginners?
Dec 11, 2024

HO Scale vs O Scale: What’s The Best Scale for Beginners?

If you’re looking at model trains and deciding what to prioritize, no doubt you’ve come across a variety of scales.…

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10 recommended track plans for beginners
Nov 26, 2024

10 recommended track plans for beginners

Track planning can go in so many different directions. That’s why it’s often helpful, especially for beginners, to start with…

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