~ Early Web Links ~

The Prince William County Model Railroad Crew is a 501(c)(3) club serving Northern Virginia for over 30 years, showcasing transportable NMRA-standard modular layouts at 10-12 public shows annually across the Washington and Baltimore metro areas. The site covers club history, upcoming events at county libraries and train shows, member layouts, module building clinics, and membership information for hobbyists of all experience levels.

Central Ohio NTrak (Contrak) is an N scale model railroad club based in Columbus, Ohio, open weekly for members and visitors interested in running or learning about N scale trains. The club operates both a large DCC layout and a modular T-Trak setup, participates in regional train shows, and hosts the annual Ohio N Scale Weekend event.

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.

GEMME (Groupe d'Etude du Modélisme à Voie Métrique et Etroite) is a French association dedicated to narrow gauge and metric gauge railway modelling, bringing together enthusiasts from across France and abroad. The site offers a forum, photo library, newsletter, and membership resources for hobbyists passionate about building and collecting narrow gauge model trains.

HOseeker.net is a comprehensive reference archive for N-scale and HO-scale model train enthusiasts, offering a vast library of engine assembly diagrams, part numbers, rolling stock schematics, and catalog literature from manufacturers like Kato, Atlas, Bachmann, and Athearn. Visitors can browse dozens of detailed technical diagrams for locomotives such as the EMD SD-70, GE C44-9W, and 2-8-2 Mikado, making it an invaluable tool for modelers needing repair or assembly guidance.

River City Modelers is a model railroad club based around their HO scale layout, the River City Western Railroad, featuring over 19 scale miles of track across two levels built since 2009. The club welcomes everyone from beginners to veteran hobbyists, offering opportunities to learn track design, scenery, wiring, and train operations in a friendly community setting.

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.

The Train Doctor is a brick-and-mortar model train repair shop and retailer located in Eatontown, New Jersey, specializing in MTH and Lionel trains from prewar to modern era. Visitors can browse shop hours, warranty repair services, replacement parts, and a rotating inventory of new and used estate train items.

A niche hobby site dedicated to British railway modelling in the HO scale of 1:87, an unusual choice given that British modellers typically use OO scale instead. Visitors interested in the crossover between British prototype trains and the international HO standard will find this a rare and specialist resource.