What is an O Scale Model Train?

From the 1930s until the 1960s, O Scale trains dominated the model train market in the U.S.

Learn its history and why their popularity faded at: O Scale.

Train Shows Dec. 18-19

Going to model train shows is a great way for your whole family to see the many different aspects of this entertaining hobby.

Here are some upcoming model train shows across the U.S. this weekend.

Why not visit one and then join me at Trains O Scale to find out more about getting started in model railroading.

6th Tampa Train Show
Tampa, Florida (December 18-19)

The Great Train Expo
Pomona, California (December 18-19)

Greenberg's Train & Toy Show
Richmond, Virginia (December 18-19)

Montvale Train Show
Montvale, New Jersey (December 19)

Teco Train Expo
Castle Rock, Colorado (December 18-19)

HO Model Trains – The Most Popular Scale

HO is by far the most popular scale in the U.S.  HO got its name because this scale is roughly Half of O scale.

This scale has many advantages, check them out here: HO Model Trains.

Railroad society displays trains, area's past

"Eyes fixed on the village before them, people stood and watched as the train swept through town."

The Anthracite Model Railroad Club has been active for 20 years and the club's enormous track, more than 1,000 feet of it, houses trains that snake through the two-floor clubhouse.

Open houses will continue Dec. 18 and 26 from noon to 8 p.m., Dec. 19 from 1 to 5 p.m., Dec. 27 from 4 to 8 p.m., Jan. 2 from 1 to 8 p.m. and Jan. 3 from 2 to 8 p.m.

Interested in building your own model train layout?

Get started by visiting Trains O Scale.
 

Model Trains and the National Christmas Tree

Model railroads are a big part of the holiday season and to drive home that point even more the National Christmas Tree in D.C. has model trains as part of its display.

The 42-foot Colorado blue spruce is located on the Ellipse just south of the White House. The National Christmas Tree has been a part of the holiday season since 1923. The train display has been a tradition since December 1994.

Christmas Train Sets are a great holiday tradition.

Below is a photo of the National Christmas Tree and some of the train sets from a few years back.

Maxatawny man creates matrimonial miniature for Kutztown train display

George Bryde came up with a unique way to recreate his wedding day... he put it into a model train display.

Find out more about model trains at Trains O Scale.

Ocean City train show keeps on chugging

"Most people, they get started as a kid with a train around the Christmas tree"

Check out the article and pictures about the Ocean City train show: Train Show

When your done head on over to Trains O Scale to learn how you can get started in model railroading.

Christmas Train Show benefits firefighters

The annual event started five years ago when John Pollock wanted to do something to help the Fire and Rescue station.

Here's the story: Christmas Train Show

Money raised at the Christmas Train Show will help purchase items such as personal protection gear for firefighters and equipment for first responders and search and rescue.

If you want to know more about model trains, visit Trains O Scale. It's a site filled with information and was made especially for those who are just getting started in model railroading.

You'll even find links to trains sets you can purchase to put on your own Christmas train show in your living room this year.