Dale Desser, of Erie, doesn't want visitors to simply watch his spectacular model railroad. He invites people to operate it.

The results can often be measured against the best scale model trains available, as demonstrated by the work of L gauge builders like Glenn Holland, Tony Sava, and British modeler Carl Greatrix.

What model railroaders do As with any human endeavor, model rail activity, which began in the 1840s, comes with its own language. A crucial set of the railroading terms deal with scale.

MILFORD TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WWJ) — When you think of a model railroad, the tradition of a train circling a Christmas tree may come to mind. For the past 16 years, a couple in Milford Township ...

What model railroaders do As with any human endeavor, model rail activity, which began in the 1840s, comes with its own language. A crucial set of the railroading terms deal with scale. Hobbyists ...

It took six months,” said Brook Qualman. The model railroad is a 3,000-square-foot meticulous display showcasing nearly 15 towns and cities in Michigan, including where Jay began his career.