Price: $34.98 Era: Mid-1960s to 2000s (varies based on paint scheme) Manufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 5601 W. Florist Ave.

Model trains first appeared in the late 19th century as simple tinplate toys, often crafted by hand.. Before HO scale became ...

The HO scale Alco RS11 has an injection-molded plastic body and die-cast metal frame. Additional features include directional ...

Interest in model trains has varied over decades, even during Christmas. Since the 1950s, television, slot cars, plastic models and other diversions have diluted the attraction of model trains.

A Green Valley man has inherited a cherished family tradition that has captivated his heart for years — a massive model train collection and setup passed down from his late father-in-law, Bob.

In the August 2025 issue of Model Railroader, we featured Art Kear’s HO scale Buffalo & Susquehanna to Wellsville, Addison & Galeton. The 12 x 32-foot multi-deck walk-in layout features a logging line ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — All aboard for the Bluegrass Model Railroad Club's third year of educating and selling model trains and their set-ups at the Oleika Shriners Temple in Lexington.

The 28th Model Train Festival at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma runs through Jan. 1, delighting kids and adults.

Huge collection of small trains draws crowds to Bay State Model Railroad Museum in Boston. ... HO and O scale trains, with all the bells and whistles appropriate for the train and the era.

A "precious collection" of model trains worth £10,000 have been stolen from a house, police have said. The locomotives were taken after 16:00 GMT on Sunday 17 November from a property in ...

Lionel trains turns 125, celebrating more than a century of holiday magic. From historic models to smartphone-controlled locomotives, these iconic toy trains continue to captivate kids and ...

The Pensacola Model Railroad Club began in 2000. For more information on meetings, events and more, go to www.pmrc.us.. The group, which had been meeting at various places, including Tucker's ...