Model Building
139 sites
http://valleyhotrak.com/
Valley HO Trak is a Connecticut-based modular HO scale model railroad club whose members each build standardized four-foot modules that connect together for train shows across the region. The site lists upcoming show dates, club news, member layouts, and details on how to join this active hobbyist community.
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.
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://british-ho.com/
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.
https://thetraindoctor.com/
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.
http://blackmoor.ca/
Blackmoor Miniatures is the personal site of Canadian artist Angela Imrie (known as SaxonAngel on CoolMiniOrNot), showcasing her finely painted fantasy and sci-fi miniatures from makers like Games Workshop, Reaper, and Hasslefree. The site features a miniature gallery, terrain gallery, painting tips and FAQ, work-in-progress projects, and a for-sale/commissions section.
https://glue-it.com/
Glue-it.com is a comprehensive resource for model makers covering tools, materials, techniques, and engineering knowledge spanning steam engines, CNC, silver soldering, and more. Visitors can browse a gallery of community models, download detailed PDF plans for projects like oscillating steam engines and solenoid motors, and dive into deep technical articles on topics from fluid dynamics to enameling.
http://trainweb.org/PiedmontRR
Piedmont Railroaders, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit model railroad club based in the Virginia Piedmont region, celebrating over 30 years of bringing rail enthusiasts together for shows, events, and community outreach. The site chronicles club activities including train shows at venues like Dulles Expo Center and Bealeton Library, scenery-building videos, and a rich archive of member history and layouts.
https://rcgrs.com/
The Rose City Garden Railway Society is a club dedicated to outdoor garden railroading, bringing together enthusiasts of large-scale model trains in the Portland, Oregon area. The site serves as a hub for club members and hobbyists interested in building and running garden railways in outdoor settings.
http://trainweb.org/htos
The Houston Tinplate Operators Society (HTOS) is a Houston-based model train club founded in 1988, dedicated to running and displaying Lionel O-gauge and compatible trains for the public at Memorial City Mall. Their site covers club history, operating hours, upcoming train meets and events in the Texas area, and the full range of their tinplate hobby from prewar collectibles to near-scale 3-rail operation.