Inside the Roundhouse: Our Passion, Purpose, and Model Train Mission
Welcome to Model Train Gauges & Scales — your central hub for everything model railroading. Whether you’re just getting started or deep into the hobby, our site is here to guide you through the world of model trains with clarity, inspiration, and community.
Our goal is to educate, connect, and inspire model railroaders of all levels by providing practical guides, historical context, product reviews, and event coverage — all organized by gauge, scale, and expertise level.
What You Will Find
We’re a small but passionate team of model train enthusiasts, historians, and hobbyists who grew up surrounded by railroads — whether on the tracks or on the tabletop. This site was built to make it easier for others to navigate the overwhelming variety of model train options, especially around scales and gauges, which can be confusing for beginners.
Our contributors include hobby veterans, layout builders, kit reviewers, and tech-minded modelers who love sharing what works — and what doesn’t. We believe that model railroading should be both accessible and inspiring.
To become the web’s most trusted and welcoming source for scale-specific model railroading knowledge — where every enthusiast, regardless of experience, can find tools, inspiration, and community.