Latest Trains & Model Railroad Content

Prototype and modeling articles fueling passion for all things trains...

Welcome To My Latest Trains & Model Railroad Content

Welcome to the fascinating world of trains! There’s something truly captivating about their size, power, and the essential role they play in transporting goods every day. As a lifelong railfan, I’ve spent countless hours track side, watching trains thunder by fueling my passion for all things rail-related. Over the years, my fascination with trains grew into a deep love for model railroading. Today, as a prototype model railroader, I take pride in recreating real-life scenes in miniature, focusing on detail and accuracy. Join me on a journey of fun and relaxation as I bring my model railroad to life!

Threw My Layout Progress Journal, you’ll see my vision take shape one step at a time. You’ll also find articles on past modeling projects, guides for installing decoders, and a wealth of modeling resources to inspire your own creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned modeler or just starting to explore the hobby, there’s something here for you. Climb on on board and lets take a trip together to explore the Worlds Greatest Hobby!

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Featured Trains Article

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Wishing You a Happy New Year, Looking Ahead to an Exciting 2026

As we welcome 2026, I want to wish all my readers a Happy New Year, reflect on the past year’s highlights, thank my members for their support, and share excitement for what lies ahead.

Most Popular Trains Article

Estimated reading time: 19 minutes

The Definitive History of the Tuscola & Saginaw Bay Railway

The Tuscola & Saginaw Bay Railway Co. was a pivotal player in Michigan's regional rail network for nearly 30 years. Learn about Tisbee's historical timeline of accomplishments, commodities it carried, interchange partners, company assists, employment, ownership, revenue generated and more...

Model Railroad Articles

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes

Live Steam, An Introduction To The Hobby Of Trains

What is live steam railroading? An introduction to the hobby that involves the building and operation of functional, miniature replicas of steam-locomotives powered using real steam generated by heating water.

Prototype Railroad Articles

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

Researching the Tuscola & Saginaw Bay Railway

Join me on a journey through the Tuscola & Saginaw Bay Railway. From the black-and-yellow trains that captivated me as a teen to the decades-later deep dive into its history, people, operations, and lasting impact that a small Michigan railroad left on me as a avid model railroader.

My Model Railroad Layout Progress Journal

Estimated reading time: 15 minutes

Designing Model Railroad Benchwork With Custom Storage

Learn how I used CAD software to design my model railroad benchwork with lots of customized storage. This in depth article details my methodology and process of maximizing and effectively utilizing space. View finalized drawings along with cut lists, materials lists and more...

Train & Model Railroad Resources

Documents, Downloads & Links

Explore my collection of prototype and modeling resources. With a wide range of downloadable content for scale modeling projects, such as DCC sound files, decoder installation guides, tips, tricks, and more.