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The Sussex County Railroad Club, founded in 1975 and based in Hamburg, New Jersey, brings together enthusiasts of both prototype and model railroading for monthly meetings featuring presentations and discussion. Members operate G, O, and HO scale model railroads at shows throughout the year, with open membership available for just $15 annually.

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 Houston Area Live Steamers (HALS) is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) club dedicated to live steam modeling, with a focus on rideable-scale model trains operating out of Zube Park. Visitors can find ride schedules, membership information, photos of steamers, electrics, and diesels, plus club history dating back to 1991.

The Fox Valley Division's directory of local model railroad clubs in the Chicagoland area, listing contact information, open house times, and links for dozens of clubs ranging from N-scale to garden railways. Part of the NMRA's Fox Valley Division, this resource helps modelers find communities where they can collaborate on large layouts and learn from fellow enthusiasts.

ModelWarships.com is a dedicated resource for scale model warship enthusiasts, covering the hobby of building and collecting naval vessel replicas. The site promises a rich world of content for fans of maritime modeling, from construction techniques to ship references.

The Mid-Monongahela Valley Model Railroad Club (MMVMRRC) is a Pennsylvania-based NMRA 100% club whose layouts recreate the industrial heritage of the steel-making era, including detailed scenes from the Donora Works and historic railroad lines. Visitors can learn about club membership, upcoming train shows, and browse photos of both the main and portable modular layouts.

Model Train Journal is a community hub for model train enthusiasts, featuring news, articles, and a forum covering topics like Lionel trains, O gauge, toy train collecting, and the broader hobby scene. It curates links to dozens of major manufacturers, clubs, and publications including Walthers, TCA, and Classic Toy Trains Magazine.

The North Shore & Western Model Railroad Club is an NMRA-affiliated club based in the Fox Valley Division, operating a modular HO scale layout with two main lines, a branch line, and a 28-module setup spanning roughly 45 by 21 feet. Visitors can browse the photo gallery showcasing detailed dioramas and scenes, learn about module construction standards, and find upcoming display dates at regional train shows and library events.

N-Scale Magazine is a long-running publication dedicated to N-scale model railroad enthusiasts, covering kit reviews, layout builds, photography, and modeling techniques from contributors across the hobby. With 35 years of back issues available on CD and a regularly updated current issue, it serves as a central resource for the dedicated N-scale railroading community.

The FEAC (Freiaemter Eisenbahn Amateur Club) is a Swiss model railway club based in Wohlen, celebrating 50 years of the hobby with layouts in O, HO, and N scales. The site includes a club agenda, photo gallery, member info, press coverage, and a section on scratch-built ('Eigenbau') models.