With great insight from Model Railroader Editor Eric White, let’s take a look at five common layout structures along with suggested products to browse. Hughes Canyon, named in honor of Jack’s late ...

I began to wonder if I could re-create this model railroad as a Z scale (1:220) shelf layout. Using the HO scale track plan as a template, I began construction. The Tar Branch is set in Winston-Salem, ...

Chances are good that if you’re building a model railroad, you’ll want to include a bridge. After all, who doesn’t love a ...

For that reason, when the Japan Railways Group ran a study reviewing popular winter train routes around the world, we took notice. The study, released by the experts at JR Pass, a rail pass sold ...

There’s no better way to immerse yourself in this breathtaking season than aboard the Aurora Winter Train, a rail journey that takes you deep into the heart of Alaska’s most enchanting scenery. From ...

Those who want to visit the mountains in Colorado without the hassle of driving may want to try the Amtrak Winter Park Express. Affectionately nicknamed the "Ski Train," it is a fantastic option ...

The popular Amtrak Winter Park Express ski train made its first Thursday run under a new schedule this week and will make its first Monday run Jan. 13, the Colorado Department of Transportation ...

The Northern Railways, in order to further enhance the travel experience for visitors to Shimla, has announced special winter trains on the UNESCO world heritage Shimla-Kalka narrow gauge railway line ...

The image of a train chugging up a snow-covered mountain feels both nostalgic and mythical. Does such a winter train really exist? And if it does, where is it found? The Pikes Peak Cog Railway ...

Joining the list of pros is the mesmerizing scenery passengers can admire from train windows, especially in winter. Some routes are so popular they are considered attractions in their own right ...

I took the Amtrak Winter Park Express, also called the "Ski Train," from Denver to Winter Park. The affordable two-hour train ride was pleasant and had wonderful views. I loved dodging traffic and ...