A scale test car was recently released by Wm. K. Walthers Inc. The HO scale model, part of the manufacturer’s Proto range, features die-cast metal construction, prototype-specific details, and ...

Though I’ve been in the hobby for more than 70 years, I’m still amazed at the number of new products being released. Gone are ...

Vintage train rides across Florida offer scenic journeys through charming towns, historic railcars, and unforgettable views ...

Bill Freyman creates a Door County world of his own photos by KAYLA LARSEN There’s a place in Door County where trains pull into a picturesque Egg Harbor station. A […] ...

Community Notes FRIDAY Senior Lunch — Dining hall opens at 11 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Meals are for ages 60 and over; there’s a $3 donation. For information, call ...

The second annual Tamaqua Railfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in downtown Tamaqua. The event will feature all things trains, including a train ride, railroad-themed crafters and ...

The Mid-Ohio Valley Model Railroad Club will hold the Louie Creel Memorial Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at its facility in the rear basement of NOE Office Equipment, 610 Green ...

Q: I want to simulate the type of roof that uses rubber, tar, and then stone. I was thinking of painting the roof with a glossy black and then putting cinder ballast on it to simulate the rocks. Has ...