This page provides a directory of model railroad layouts in all scales and gauges, featuring model railroad track plans, layout tours, model train photos, and modeling tips and techniques.
Algoma Central Railfan and Modeling Site - Information center for modelers and railfans of the Algoma Central Railway, with a photo gallery, rosters, map, and more
Allan Gartner's Wiring for DCC Page - Tips for wiring DCC trains
Amtrak Prototype and Model - Train gifs, Northeast Amtrak photos, and a guide to modeling Amtrak
Appalachian Railroad Modeling - Collection of prototype and modeling information for those interested in modeling the coal-hauling railroads of Appalachia
Bob's Track Plans - Dozens of free HO and N scale model railroad track plans, many based on Northeastern US railroad prototypes
Books with Track Plans - Dozens of books with ideas for model railroad layouts of all scales and sizes
Building Your Model Railroad - Tips, tools, and techniques for building a realistic, artistic, and fully operational model railroad with sound, lighting, and special effects
C&O New River Subdivision - Resources for modeling or learning about the C&O Railroad in the New River, particularly during the steam to diesel transition era
Canadian Pacific Modeling - Prototype and modeling information about the Canadian Pacific
CCB Railroad - Argentina model railroad site, in Spanish
Conrail 1285 - N scale models of Conrail in December 1985, plus modeling how-to's
Da Trains! - Photos, drawings, design plans, scale calculators, and more for multiple scales
Dirk Becker's Railroads - Model railroads in H0m, 0e, On30, O, and Gn15 scale including the RhB, German Feldbahn, White Pass & Yukon, Oregon logging railroad, and CB&Q
DT&I Modelers Page - History, paint colors, equipment database, photos, modeling articles, and more about the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton
EL Model Railroad Equipment - Extensive listing of model railroad equipment painted for Erie, DL&W, and EL
Espee Modelers Archive - History, rosters, photos, and more for Southern Pacific modelers and historians
Free-mo - HO scale modular model railroading architecture developed to take the monotony out of running trains around a double or triple track mainline and place emphasis on scenery and track flexibility
FreeTrackPlans.com - Free model railroad layout track plans organized by track arrangement, layout size, and prototype railroad, with an emphasis on British prototypes
Glossary of Model Railroad Terms - Defines common railroad and modeling terms
GWR Modelling - For modelers of the Great Western Railway in Britain, including lists of GWR kits and ready to run stock, details of loco and rolling stock liveries, GWR modeling projects, and lists of GWR-related links
Japanese Railway Modelling Homepage - Information about Japanese model railroad manufacturers and scales
JMRI (Java Model Railroad Interface) - Model railroad computer control using Java
Ken's Hobby Electronics Page - Technical details about model railroad electronics, including throttles, signals, and switches
Layout Design Special Interest Group - Aids efforts to design and create layouts that achieve owner's layout goals with minimum space and cost
Lehigh Valley Railroad Modeler - Information about the LVRR and tips to model its physical plant and operations
Micro/Small Layouts for Model Railroads - Presents over 1,000 ultra small layout ideas in all scales such as the Gn15 Squarefoot Estate Rwy, a working G scale layout in less than one square foot
Model Railroad Tips - Tips and techniques for beginners and experienced model railroaders
Model Railroad Track Plans - Dozens of magazine backissues and books with track plans and layout ideas
Model Railway Express - Daily news of the British model railway industry
Model Railways On-Line - Overview of several OO, O, EM, and N gauge layouts plus modeling tips and techniques
Model Train Shows - Calendar of upcoming train shows with model railroad layouts of all scales
Model Train Videos - Learn advanced model railroading techniques by example on DVD
Model Trains and Things - Model railroad layout how-to's including design, construction, and operation
Modelbaneteknik.dk - Danish website with tips, techniques, and examples for HO, O, and N scale modeling
Modellrallaren - Online magazine about model railroading in northern Europe with articles about the latest models and best products
ModelRails.net Model Railroad and Toy Train Photo Archive - Thousands of model train photos of all scales and gauges
ModelTrainGuide.com - Resources for new model railroad hobbyists, including information about locomotives, layouts, wiring, scenery, details, maintenance, model railroad track plans, and more
Modular Model Railroads - Modular modeling ideas and how-to's for all scales
MrTrains.com - Model railroading tips and techniques by Mark Goedert
New England Railroad History and Modeling Page - Historical, roster, and modeling information on the Boston & Maine Railroad and other New England Railroads
New Railway Modellers - For beginners to the hobby of railway modeling with advice, hints, and tips for everything from designing and building a layout to electronics and scenery
New York City Model Transit Association - Photos and information related to New York City Transit modeling
OzBob's Narrow Gauge Pages - Photos and modeling projects with Australian narrow gauge railways
Peter's Model Railroading - Articles about model railroad track plans, rolling stock, scenery, electronics, and more
Peter's Märklin Trains - Peter Verheyen's Märklin layout with many images; Märklin c-track layout uses live catenary, automatic and manual block control, and simple scenery including paper models by Schreiber & Stipp
Phil's Home Page - Photos and overviews of five British model railway layouts
Plastico Ferroviario - Guide to building one's first model railroad layout including trains, track plans, scenery, operations, and more
Railscenes by Ollie - Suggestions for European model railroad scenes including structures, rolling stock, and model railroad track plans
Railwaymania.com - European railway and modeling information
Rally for Windows - 3D model railroad layout design and track planning software for Windows
RRTrains 2000 - MS Windows freeware program used to create a detailed inventory of a model railroad collection; records information about each locomotive and rolling stock in your collection
SCARM (Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller) - Free Windows software for model railroad layout planning, with hundreds of track plans available for free download
Shunting Puzzles Website - Guide to designing and operating small shunting (switching) puzzle layouts
South African Railways Modelling Pages - Photos and information about models representing South Africa railways
Southern Pacific Model Paint Colors - Color formulas for Southern Pacific (SP) model painting
Southern Railway History and Modeling - History, rosters, and modeling information about the Atlantic & Yadkin Railway, a North Carolina railroad owned by the Southern Railway
Stan's Trains - Photos and diagrams of G scale layouts, plus a collection of Windows software for model railroaders including scale converter, stencils, and more
The Coaling Stage - Information and how-to's about model railroad layout design and construction
Toy Trains On Tracks - DVDs featuring O gauge model train action and construction techniques, including everything from benchwork to mountain scenery
ToyTrains.info - Layouts, photos, meets calendar, and more for operators and collectors of toy trains
Trackside Model Railroading - Monthly digital magazine featuring in-depth layout tours with lots of photos
TrainPlayer - Run trains on published model railroad track plans or build your own layout from scratch; free demo download for Windows
Trolleyville - Information for traction modelers including streetcars, subways, light rail, and interurbans
VIA F40PH-2s - Photo guide to modeling accurate VIA Rail Canada F40PH-2s
YouTube Model Train Videos - Free online videos featuring model railroad layout tours, product reviews, and modeling techniques
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