Model Building
139 sites
http://wiregrasssteelwheels.org/
Wiregrass Steel Wheels is a model train club based in Hartford, Alabama, hosting an annual train show at the Westgate Sports Complex in September 2025. The site provides vendor application downloads, photos of the club's HO scale layout, and location details for both the show and the club's regular meeting space.
https://2mm.org.uk/
The 2mm Scale Association is a UK-based club dedicated to promoting finescale model railway construction at 2mm:1ft and related scales, including N-gauge and international equivalents. Members can access standards documents, product ranges, layout galleries, area group news, and event listings including the association's Expo exhibitions.
http://amrl.lu/
Patrick Bopp's trilingual site (English, German, French) showcases his HO scale model railway hobby, including custom parts fabricated with a 40-watt CO2 laser cutter that aren't available in stores. Visitors can browse galleries of scratch-built flatcars, boxcars, and gondolas, plus tutorials on creating photo-transfer billboard signs for layouts.
https://wreckingcrewbham.com/
The Wrecking Crew is an NMRA-affiliated model railroad club based in Birmingham, Alabama, showcasing their N scale Coosa Valley Railroad layout and community events like the McWane Center's Magic of Model Trains exhibit. The site features photo galleries, construction narratives, and information about family-friendly boot camp events designed to introduce newcomers to the hobby.
https://rrmodelcraftsman.com/
Railroad Model Craftsman is a long-running magazine published since 1933 covering all aspects of scale model railroading, from HO and O scale layouts to kitbashing, scenery building, and product reviews. Each issue features detailed build articles, reader layouts, and industry news including coverage of major brands like Lionel and Bachmann.
http://trainweb.org/hopewellmod
Hosted on TrainWeb.org, this site appears to be dedicated to a model railroad layout, likely featuring the Hopewell-themed layout based on the URL. The image-heavy splash page invites visitors to explore what is presumably a collection of model train photos and layout details.
https://www.building-your-model-railroad.com/
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.
http://etmrc.org/
The East Texas Model Railroad Club (ETMRC) brings together hobbyists in Commerce, TX who share a passion for HO and N scale model railroading, trolley layouts, and model railroad signals. A community hub for local model train enthusiasts, the site covers club activities and the various layouts members have built and maintain.
http://narrowgauge.org/
Narrowgauge.org is a dedicated resource for narrow gauge railroad enthusiasts, covering the history, equipment, and culture of small-scale railway lines. The site appeals to both model railroaders and fans of prototype narrow gauge railways with its focused subject matter.
http://hdmmrc.com/hdmmrc
The High Desert Modular Model Railroad Club (HDMMRC) is an HO scale modular railroad group based in the Antelope Valley region of Southern California, meeting monthly at the Lancaster Elks Lodge. The site serves as the club's home base, offering event calendar, photos, member info, and contact details for hobbyists interested in joining or learning more about modular railroading.