The gauge of an O scale train is 1.25 inches or 1¼ inches. The most popular train sizes are O scale and HO scale – HO stands for “half-O”. Lionel specializes in O scale trains.

In non-model train speak, he explained, think of one scale mile as "if you were a tiny figure on the layout, and you walked 30 miles on the layout." Basically, a lot.

When building a model railroad, one feature you should consider is adjustable levelers at the foot of your benchwork’s legs. As the name suggests, these help level your layout when it’s ...

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A Long Island model railroad club is all aboard for its largest-sized open house yet. The group spent 16 months crafting a 6,500-square-foot display from scratch, placed alongside an iconic, blood ...

A Lionel toy train around the Christmas tree continues to be a fixture of holiday tradition in some families. The iconic American company is about to roll into its 125th anniversary.

MCKEESPORT, Pa. — A holiday tradition is returning to McKeesport. The McKeesport Model Railroad Club offers 2,200 square feet of model train displays to explore.

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