Model Building
139 sites
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://houstonncrowd.org/
The Houston N'Crowd Model Railroad Society is a nonprofit club founded in 1978 to promote N-scale and N-Trak modular railroading in southeast Texas, with a rich history including hosting three N-Scale National Conventions. Visitors can explore the club's permanent Bayou City & Gulf Railroad layout, photo calendars, special run cars, and information about joining this long-running community organization.
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.
https://michaelsrailways.blogspot.com/
Michael Campbell's long-running blog chronicles his passion for building narrow gauge model railway layouts in 009 and O14 scales, with multiple named layouts each documented in detail. Posts cover everything from track laying and weathering to exhibition reports and scratch-built structures, making it a rich resource for narrow gauge modelling enthusiasts.
https://hals.org/
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.
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.
https://modelrailroaddata.com/links/model_railroad_clubs_-_united_states/southeast_usa/maryland
ModelRailroadData.com hosts a comprehensive directory of model railroad clubs, personal sites, and supplier listings organized by region and gauge, maintained by webmaster Bob Harbison. This particular section focuses on Maryland-based model railroad clubs, offering curated links to local organizations like the Baltimore Area American Flyer Club.
https://ggmrc.org/
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.
http://pwmrc.org/
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.
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.