Model Building
139 sites
http://trainweb.org/jvmrra
The James Valley Model Railroad Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit club based in Aberdeen, South Dakota, hosting open houses, raffles, and events at their depot layout. The site offers a window into an active local model railroading community, complete with photos, event announcements, and club officer information.
https://amodelrailway.blogspot.com/2011/05/trackwork-for-average-enthusiast.html
David Smith's detailed journal chronicles his model railway building activities, focusing on British Southern Region layouts in 00, N, and O gauge scales across multiple projects. Visitors will find thoughtful discussions of trackwork choices, turnout comparisons, and layout-specific project logs covering historical periods and prototype locations.
https://tecoshow.org/
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.
http://gardenstatecentral.com/
The Garden State Central Model Railroad Club is a New Jersey non-profit established in 1963, headquartered at the InfoAge museum in Wall, NJ, dedicated to HO-scale prototype modeling of a fictional railroad running from Jersey City to Scranton, PA. The site features layout progress updates with photos, club history, a handbook, tips and tricks, a scale calculator, and show dates for their annual Holiday Train Show.
https://gcmra.org/
The Green Country Model Railroaders Association (GCMRA) is a non-profit club based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, dedicated to the hobby of model railroading with a large operating layout open to the public every Tuesday and Saturday. Visitors of all ages can drop in, run a train, and explore opportunities to join the club and help build scenery, structures, and more.
https://www.modelrailroaddata.com/
ModelRailroadData.com is a comprehensive searchable directory of over 2,000 model railroad websites, organized into informational and commercial sections covering everything from layout design and track plans to hobby shops and manufacturers. Viewer ratings, hit counters, and editor-verified listings make it easy to find trusted resources across all scales, including tinplate, toy trains, and live steam.
http://burger.com/hagg.htm
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.
https://sanjacmodeltrains.org/
The San Jacinto Model Railroad Club is a Houston-area club welcoming model railroaders of all scales and gauges, with monthly meetings featuring how-to clinics, slide shows, and railroading discussions. The site serves as a hub for members and prospective joiners, featuring the club's monthly 'Derail' newsletter, information on the annual Greater Houston Area Model Train Show, and a Fall Model Railroad Layout Tour.
http://slatrains.com/
Stephan Lamb Associates is a professional model railroad construction business that has been building custom layouts since 1979, offering everything from complete builds to assistance with existing projects. The site showcases their work across all scales, including unique acrylic overhead railway systems, and serves both individual hobbyists and hobby stores seeking expert builders.
http://trainweb.org/tricountymrclub
The Tri-County Model Railroad Club serves hobbyists across Kenosha, Racine, and Lake counties, offering a community hub for model railroad enthusiasts in the region. Hosted on TrainWeb.org, this club site features imagery of layouts and trains, connecting local members passionate about model railroading.