Q: I want to simulate the type of roof that uses rubber, tar, and then stone. I was thinking of painting the roof with a glossy black and then putting cinder ballast on it to simulate the rocks. Has ...

News & Products for the week of February 16th 2026 Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by ...

Operating engineers returned to the fair as well, giving attendees a firsthand look at what’s possible in model railroading.

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The 58th annual Railroad Hobby Show is set for this weekend at the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds in West Springfield. Eastern States Exposition offers free ...

John Lauritsen is an Emmy award-winning reporter from Montevideo, Minn. He joined WCCO-TV in late-July of 2007. Two days after he started, the Interstate 35W bridge collapsed. There are hundreds of ...

WEST SRPINGFIELD — Like many youngsters back in the 1950s, Ray Buteux got his first train when he was 2. Now in his 70s, Buteux, a lifelong hobbyist who has attended many Railroad Hobby Shows over the ...

Pieces of the Rensselaer Model Railroad Society’s 4,000-square-foot model train layout are ready to be taken away by volunteers working with the National Model Railroad Association’s northeast region ...

From tiny trains to big history- one model railroad museum in our area is helping visitors discover a new hobby, while also learning about the region's past. 69 News Reporter Sydney Kay visits the ...

The Hudson Model Railroad Club in Plains Twp. continues is annual holiday tradition by opening its doors to the public. The Club was founded in 1980 and moved into its current location at 97 Martin St ...

While we are showing both of these projects together in the same article, they should be done at different points in the process. You will always want to paint the track before starting any ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Calling all train lovers in the Richmond area! The Model Railroad Show returns to the city this weekend for three days of train-themed fun. From Friday, Nov. 28, to Sunday, Nov.

Tesla's mid-size SUV, the Model Y, is a sales juggernaut. It is sold on the same platform all over the world, which makes it one of the best-selling cars globally. It comes in three versions: Standard ...