For many years Hobbyshop Window was a popular department in the pages of Model Railroader magazine. We’re excited to bring it back as a recurring feature on Trains.com. Here’s a recap of some of the ...

2026 NMRA National Convention, Layout Visits | Journey to Chattanooga, Tennessee, with Model Railroader Editor Eric White as he explores highlights from the 2026 National Model Railroad Association ...

For the October 2026 episode of Cody’s Office, Model Railroader Senior Editor Cody Grivno opens with a product lineup featuring a Walthers Mainline HO scale (1:87.1) EMD SD70 diesel locomotive, ...

Q: I purchased two Athearn (Roundhouse line) ready-to-run locomotives in HO scale. In direct current, the rooftop beacon on top worked. When I installed a Digital Command Control decoder, I lost the ...

This old school Pennsylvania hobby shop is packed with model train treasures and hobby finds that make it easy to lose track ...

Full disclosure: When I’m not dealing with full-size railroad rolling stock, I operate (don’t say “play with,” please) model trains. I have a fully operational O scale railway, and a collection of HO ...