Be inspired all year long with Model Railroader’s all-new 2026 calendar! This calendar offers something for everyone, showcasing a range of scales, locations, and railroads from some of the finest modelers around. You'll get to enjoy 12 scenic layouts that were featured in the pages of Model Railroader magazine. In addition, we included a bonus section featuring "10 household items you can use in model railroading." In it, we've asked several well-known modelers to share some of their favorite tips that you can use on your layout or around your workbench. Read More

Model railroading is a captivating hobby that blends creativity, craftsmanship, and a love for trains into miniature worlds of motion and detail. Enthusiasts build intricate layouts that feature scaled-down locomotives, tracks, buildings, and landscapes, often replicating real-life railroads or imagining entirely new ones. From planning track designs to wiring electrical systems and crafting realistic scenery, model railroading offers both technical challenge and artistic expression. It’s a timeless pastime enjoyed by people of all ages, bringing history, engineering, and imagination together on a small but thrilling scale. Read More