Locomotives and freight cars are key items that help define the prototype, era, and in some cases locale that you’re trying to re-create on your model railroad. Selecting a steam or diesel locomotive ...

For many years Hobbyshop Window was a popular department in the pages of Model Railroader magazine. We’re excited to bring it back as a recurring feature on Trains.com. Here’s a recap of some of the ...

News & Products for the week of July 20th 2026 Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading ...