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Model railroading is a rewarding hobby, but it can sometimes be challenging to find space for a full-sized layout. Fortunately, with careful planning and a few creative design choices, you can create ...

Fortunately, with careful planning and a few creative design choices, you can create a model train layout that fits into a smaller area. Here's a guide to help you get started building a compact ...

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They then built displays housed inside — complete with train tracks, scenic backdrops, landscapes, structures and whatever else you can think of. "The whole idea behind the layout was to model ...

Is there anything cooler than having a model train club inside of a historical train depot? That was my thought when my son and I walked into the Dexter Depot several months ago to attend the Ann ...

‘I can save this for the Christmas layout.’ It’s like your Christmas tree when you add new ornaments. In that way, trains always got tied to the holiday.” Model train manufacturers took ...

They then built displays housed inside — complete with train tracks, scenic backdrops, landscapes, structures and whatever else you can think of. "The whole idea behind the layout was to model ...

While the current layout has been on display since 2002, it is constantly being tweaked and added to to refresh its look each year. “We continue to build and add detail all the time,” said Clark.