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Tour the exciting world of model railroading. Detailed miniature worlds, colorful collections, intriguing gardens, and exciting toy train displays - all these and much more await you. One thing you can be certain of is that any railroad possibility you can think of is the special interest of some modeler, somewhere.

You can almost hear the flanges screech in protest as this Lionel no. 624 Chesapeake & Ohio switcher eases around the elevated loop on this O gauge layout. Postwar accessories and structures combined with contemporary scenery techniques give this layout a broad appeal.

Plantings can add diversity to your garden railroad. This railroad, called the Rustin & Decrepit, uses plants of different heights, textures, and colors to suggest a lush valley.

While some modelers prefer the nostalgia of steam there is no denying the excitement of real railroading today. Modern high-horsepower diesel locomotives, like this HO model, have a real no-nonsense appearance that says "It's time to get the job done"

Toy trains have been a holiday tradition for generations. This O gauge layout captures the nostalgic feelings so many folks have for wintry mornings and vintage trains. You can enjoy that connection too.

An HO scale Northern Pacific steam locomotive emerges from a tunnel and crosses a wood trestle on its way to another small town. There the locals will be gathered around the depot to hear the news from down the line.

Although the buildings and scenery are important the locomotive remains the true highlight of the show. Capturing just a little of this magical fascination with these massive machines transcends all scales and gauges.

Rocks can be used to create some spectacular garden railroad features. On the Redstone RR, two types of sandstone have been used to form a dry river bed and a tunnel.

Check out how much track and how many accessories have been arranged in this small area. All the action plus the colorful O gauge rolling stock make this the kind of railroad many toy train operators will want to build.