Model Building
139 sites
http://coldslapfreemo.org/welcome.htm
Coldslap Free-mo is Larry Sebelley's site dedicated to a Free-mo modular model railroad layout, inviting visitors to 'board the train' and explore his work. The minimal but charming welcome page hints at a hobbyist project centered on the Free-mo standard for modular model railroading.
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.
https://mrmhr.org/
The Model Railroad Museum of Hampton Roads is a community museum located inside MacArthur Center in Virginia Beach, dedicated to showcasing multiple train layouts across all major scales, from N scale to G scale. The site features exhibit information, railroad history for Virginia and Hampton Roads, STEM/STEAM education workshops, scholarships, and a regularly published newsletter called Making Tracks.
https://oscalecentral.com/
O Scale Central is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting 1/48 scale model railroading across all its variants, including O, P48, On3, On30, and 3-Rail formats. The site offers a wealth of resources including a product guide, tutorials, articles by experienced modelers, club listings, and an active membership community for both newcomers and seasoned hobbyists.
https://nergsd.com/clubs
The NMRA Garden State Division's clubs directory lists member model railroad clubs across New Jersey and Staten Island, including the historic Model Railroad Club founded in 1949 by Paul Mallery. Each entry details the club's history, facilities, meeting times, and scale layouts, making it a useful hub for hobbyists seeking local model railroading communities.
https://sites.google.com/view/modelrrclubofbuffalo
The Model Railroad Club of Buffalo is one of the oldest model railroad clubs in the United States, featuring a massive HO scale layout and a 2-rail O scale layout with detailed scenery set in an early 1950s Appalachian setting. Visitors can explore information about the club's intricate industries, traction railroads, trolley lines, and attend regular open houses to see the layouts in person.
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://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://sylvanscalemodels.com/
Sylvan Scale Models is a Canadian manufacturer celebrating 30 years of producing fine quality resin kits for model railroaders, specializing in 1/87th scale (HO) vehicles, trailers, buildings, rolling stock, and marine kits. Their catalog spans HO, N, and O scales with offerings ranging from classic freight vehicles to ship kits like the Imperial Oil Tanker, making it a go-to source for discerning layout builders.
http://modeltrain.com/tutor
A tutorial resource dedicated to model train enthusiasts, offering instructional content to help hobbyists get started or improve their layouts and techniques. Hosted on the domain modeltrain.com, this site serves as a practical guide for those passionate about model railroading.