St. James is a smaller town with a main street and a railroad running though. But inside a local building, the main street and the railroad are even smaller.

Most modelers can pinpoint the photos, people, events, books, or stories that inspired them to build their model railroads.

Many of us dream of a model railroad empire on a massive scale. While the time, space and resources required usually dictate ...

Young train enthusiasts had a chance to become railroad conductors last weekend during the Historic Pullman Foundation Model Train Experience. But the youngsters weren’t the only ones enthralled by ...

APPLETON, Maine (WABI) - For more than 20 years, there’s been a secret above Stone’s Auto and Truck Service in Appleton. The entire second floor is taken up by a model train village. Now, Dave Stone ...

A boy visits a model train exhibition in Shanghai, east China, Dec. 27, 2025. The theme exhibition and related special activities were held at Shanghai Mass Art Center on Saturday. More than 50 model ...

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. (PIX11) — For all who enter, it’s a Christmas gift to their inner child. “My philosophy is I’ll never hit my second childhood, I’m not growing out of my first,” said Mike Gelesky. “If ...

Options range from classic model trains to decked-out subways. As the 2025 holiday season gets underway, multiple cities are celebrating the festive season using trains -- from classic model trains to ...

JAMES CITY — Thousands of model railroad lovers are expected this weekend at the James City County Library to watch — and help operate — trains set up for the holidays. Visitors will get to see seven ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Calling all train lovers in the Richmond area! The Model Railroad Show returns to the city this weekend for three days of train-themed fun. From Friday, Nov. 28, to Sunday, Nov.

Elaborate tracks, vintage locomotives and quaint villages — train displays can evoke feelings of wonder in young and old alike. When it comes to holiday train displays, interest crosses generational ...