~ Early Web Links ~

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.

Logic Rail Technologies sells electronic signal circuits and fast clock systems designed for model railroad layouts, including products like the Grade Crossing Pro, Block Animator, and SignalMaster. The site caters to serious model railroaders looking for DCC-compatible signaling solutions compatible with LocoNet and NCE systems.

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 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.

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.

FREMO (Freundeskreis Europäischer Modellbahner e.V.) is the official website of a pan-European model railway enthusiast club, offering information about membership, meetups, and modular track systems. The site serves as a hub for European model railroad hobbyists, featuring event reports, regional chapter listings, and practical guides in multiple languages.

Chris Nevard is a professional photographer and award-winning model railway builder with over 40 years of experience creating prize-winning layouts. The site showcases his model railway layouts alongside his commercial photography work, with links to an active blog and social media for regular updates.

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.

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.