~ Early Web Links ~

The Western North Carolina Model Railroaders is a chartered club based in Asheville, NC, bringing together hobbyists passionate about model railroading since 1974. The site covers club membership, HO scale modular layouts, their annual Asheville Train Show, a newsletter called The Semaphore, and a photo gallery of club activities.

The Los Angeles N-Scale Association has operated the East Valley Lines model railroad at Griffith Park's Travel Town Museum since 1979, running one of the largest N-scale layouts in the world across 2,000 square feet. The layout recreates California's diverse landscapes with trains spanning from World War I to the present day, featuring beloved railroads like the Santa Fe, Union Pacific, and California Zephyr.

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.

Phil Parker's daily-updated blog chronicles the hands-on hobby life of a dedicated modeller who builds miniatures, model railways, and garden rail projects. Posts cover scratch-building techniques, toy conversions, locomotive builds, and reviews of the Garden Rail magazine that Phil contributes to.

The Torrington Area Model Railroaders (TAMR) is a Connecticut-based modular model railroad club operating the fictional Connecticut NorthWestern (CTNW) Railroad in HO, N, and G scales across Southern New England. The site covers club history, module specifications, bylaws, a photo gallery, show schedules, and resources for new members interested in joining.

Spike Systems, created by Christopher D. Coleman, is a hub of railroad history and hobby content hosting multiple sub-sites covering real railroads like the East Broad Top and the Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 electric locomotive. From backyard garden railroads to Lionel tinplate collections and historical archiving, it blends railfan enthusiasm with early web presentation in a genuinely detailed package.

The Orange County Module Railroaders (OCMR) is a Southern California nonprofit club dedicated to modular HO-scale model railroading, with roots going back to the early 1970s. Visitors can find club history, meeting schedules, a photo gallery, information on joining, and details about their public displays at museums, fairs, and conventions.

The 7+ Railroader, run by enthusiast Michael Roberts, is a comprehensive guide covering HO scale, N scale, DCC systems, track planning, and scenery techniques for model railroad hobbyists of all skill levels. The site also bridges traditional model railroading with digital train simulation games and Railroader mods, making it a unique destination for both hands-on builders and gaming fans.

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 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.