~ Early Web Links ~

Phil's Workbench is a daily-updated blog by Phil Parker, a hands-on hobbyist documenting his techniques for building models, miniatures, and model railways with wit and practical detail. This particular post covers applying static grass and flock to create realistic scrubby hillside scenery on a layout, complete with tips on using budget hair spray as an adhesive.

Michael Campbell's long-running blog chronicles his passion for building narrow gauge model railway layouts in 009 and O14 scales, with multiple named layouts each documented in detail. Posts cover everything from track laying and weathering to exhibition reports and scratch-built structures, making it a rich resource for narrow gauge modelling enthusiasts.

Donald Ray Burger profiles the Houston Area "G" Gaugers, a local club for large-scale model railroad enthusiasts in the Houston, Texas area. The page covers membership details, meeting schedules, dues, and the club's welcoming atmosphere for hobbyists running LGB, Aristocraft, and live steam equipment.

A comprehensive guide to building model railroads from the ground up, covering everything from benchwork and track planning to scenery, wiring, DCC command control, and advanced special effects like animation and sound. Created by an experienced hobbyist, this site features step-by-step tutorials, a gallery of the BR&S Railroad layout, and an extensive library of tips spanning scales, structures, weathering, and even 3D printing.

TECO Train Expo Colorado is a dedicated event and community hub for train enthusiasts in Colorado, centered around a model train exposition. The site promotes the expo with image slideshows and event information, making it a go-to resource for hobbyists interested in model railroading gatherings in the region.

A niche hobby site dedicated to British railway modelling in the HO scale of 1:87, an unusual choice given that British modellers typically use OO scale instead. Visitors interested in the crossover between British prototype trains and the international HO standard will find this a rare and specialist resource.

The American Model Railroad Club (AMRG) based in Gosport, Hampshire is a welcoming club for railway enthusiasts covering scales from Z to O-gauge, including British, North American, and European prototypes. Members meet monthly for hands-on sessions and host public running meets and mini exhibitions four times a year, with affiliation to the NMRA British Region as the Solent Sub-Division.

Wiregrass Steel Wheels is a model train club based in Hartford, Alabama, hosting an annual train show at the Westgate Sports Complex in September 2025. The site provides vendor application downloads, photos of the club's HO scale layout, and location details for both the show and the club's regular meeting space.

Spurnull.de is a German-language online magazine dedicated to Scale 0 model railroad enthusiasts, with a focus on scratch-building locomotives and rolling stock in gauges 0, 0e, and 0f. The site covers finescale modeling at 1:43 to 1:48 ratios, including narrow-gauge and standard-gauge prototype topics for serious modelers.

Coldslap Free-mo is Larry Sebelley's site dedicated to a Free-mo modular model railroad layout, inviting visitors to 'board the train' and explore his work. The minimal but charming welcome page hints at a hobbyist project centered on the Free-mo standard for modular model railroading.