A westbound train steams onto the Stanislaus River bridge on Don Ball’s HO scale Stockton & Copperopolis RR, set in 1895. Model trains for the 19th century may not be as common as their 20th century ...

Though model trains for the 19th century aren't as common as items for the steam-to-diesel transition era, they're out there, but you may need to do some hunting. In "Modeling America's first oil boom ...

Consider the prices of model trains today ... the 25 x 40-foot HO scale Leadville & Red Cliff. "We didn't plan to start fresh," Steve concluded. "But we will certainly make the best of it." ...

For some grownups, their love of model trains never dimmed. They're still lured by the romance of the rail. This club gives them their chance.