Layout visit to the N scale Modutrak display, as presented at Trainfest 2025 in Milwaukee, Wis.

Most modelers can pinpoint the photos, people, events, books, or stories that inspired them to build their model railroads.

There’s just something about miniature worlds — they’re just so relaxing to look at and ponder. Think you don’t have ample room for a model train layout at your place? You may not be thinking small ...

I have seen some small models, but this train set has to be the smallest I have ever seen. About five times the width of a ballpoint pen tip, this set comes complete with mountains, tunnel, and trees.

There’s just something about miniature worlds — they’re just so relaxing to look at and ponder. Think you don’t have ample room for a model train layout at your place? You may not be thinking small ...