~ Early Web Links ~

The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club (WMRC) maintains this active blog covering club meetings, presentations, and model railroad projects from members across Manitoba. With years of archived posts and coverage of topics ranging from steam locomotive restoration to N-scale modular layouts, it offers a rich window into the local model railroading community.

The Chelten Hills Model Railroad Club in Elkins Park, PA has operated an HO scale layout for over 75 years, welcoming visitors at free public open houses throughout the year. The site covers club history, layout photos, membership information, and upcoming open house dates, making it a great resource for model railroad enthusiasts in the Philadelphia region.

George J. Irwin's dedicated reference site covers Atlas N Scale first-generation model train locomotives and rolling stock in impressive detail. A long-running labor of love since 2001, it documents the history and specifics of these classic N scale models with contributions from Doug Gosha.

ModelWikiRail is a collaboratively edited wiki created by Bob Simmonds inviting model railway enthusiasts to contribute and expand pages covering gauges, scales, and related topics. The site highlights niche scale information such as Gauge 'Om' at 1/45th scale and encourages community participation through open editing and link sharing.

The Golden Gate Model Railroaders is a San Francisco-based club that operated a model railroad layout in the basement of the Randall Museum, with this archived site documenting the club's history, track plans, and automation projects. Maintained by member Raphaël, the site preserves news posts and photos from the club's active years before its dissolution, and redirects visitors to the successor Randall Museum Model Railroad.

David Smith chronicles his railway modelling hobby in this long-running blog, covering kit builds, layout progress, and exhibition reviews from the UK model railway scene. Posts include detailed write-ups of shows like the Southampton Model Railway Exhibition and weekly card kit spotlights, making it a rich resource for fellow enthusiasts.

SANTRAK is the San Antonio N-Trak Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit club dedicated to N-scale modular model railroading in the San Antonio area. The site features club history, membership info, newsletters, module photos, home layouts, and techniques for N-Trak enthusiasts.

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.

The NMRA Garden State Division's clubs directory lists member model railroad clubs across New Jersey and Staten Island, including the historic Model Railroad Club founded in 1949 by Paul Mallery. Each entry details the club's history, facilities, meeting times, and scale layouts, making it a useful hub for hobbyists seeking local model railroading communities.

Maine Two Foot Quarterly is a magazine and resource hub dedicated to narrow gauge railroads, covering both prototype history and scale modeling for 24-inch and 30-inch gauge enthusiasts. Visitors can find subscription info, technical drawings, photo CDs, DVDs, books, plans, and links to related products like the Light Iron Turnout Co and Silver City Models.