~ Early Web Links ~

Thomas Pope's personal page dedicated to miniature figures, hosted on Carnegie Mellon University's servers. A hobbyist showcase for miniature painting and collecting, offering a glimpse into the detailed craft of small-scale figure work.

The South Coast Model Railroaders Club, based in North Bend, Oregon, has been bringing HO scale enthusiasts together since 1993, culminating in a massive 100x75 foot layout with nine scale miles of track. The site documents the club's history, facility, and modular railroad layout including a detailed mountain division with grades and passing sidings.

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.

The Model Railroad Club of Sri Lanka brings together enthusiasts of model railroading with a focus on the real railroads and locomotives of Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The site promises information on both the hobby of model trains and the actual railway history of the island nation, making it a unique regional resource for rail fans.

MSC Veenendaal is a Dutch model railway club based in Veenendaal, showcasing multiple layouts including H0, N, Märklin, and a children's track, all built with impressive craftsmanship. The site features club news, member projects like hand-built model trees and a turntable, information about iTrain digital control software, and upcoming open visitor days.

Flag Dude specializes in hand-crafted paper flags for historical miniature wargaming, covering periods from Ancients through the Napoleonic era, American Civil War, and beyond. The site offers flag lists organized by historical period, worksheets for complex orders, show schedules, and pricing for custom flag work done from customer-supplied research.

The Austin Model Railway Society is an HO scale model railroad club based in Austin, Texas, with a massive 52x24 foot modular layout depicting the local area. Their site covers club membership, meeting schedules, layout plans, and links to affiliated Texas train clubs and regional NMRA divisions.

Piedmont Railroaders, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit model railroad club based in the Virginia Piedmont region, celebrating over 30 years of bringing rail enthusiasts together for shows, events, and community outreach. The site chronicles club activities including train shows at venues like Dulles Expo Center and Bealeton Library, scenery-building videos, and a rich archive of member history and layouts.

The North Raleigh Model Railroad Club (NRMRC) is a not-for-profit N scale model railroading club based in Raleigh, North Carolina, offering resources on NTRAK modules, Digital Command Control, and club events. Visitors can explore the photo gallery, learn about N scale modeling, find area hobby shops and train shows, and even join the club or make donations to support its educational programs.

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.