layout basics

How to Set Up Your First HO Scale Train Set

Introduction: Starting Your HO Scale Journey So you’ve decided to start your first model railroad—welcome aboard! Whether you’re rediscovering…

ByModeltrainMan July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

Model railroading is a world where imagination meets precision, and for those who love detail without sacrificing space, N…

ByModeltrainMan July 19, 2025July 19, 2025

Wiring an HO scale model train layout can feel intimidating, especially for beginners diving into the electrical side of…

ByModeltrainMan July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Introduction: Starting Your HO Scale Journey So you’ve decided to start your first model railroad—welcome aboard! Whether you’re rediscovering…

ByModeltrainMan July 6, 2025July 6, 2025

Whether you’re just laying your first length of track or looking for complex model train layouts, these books will…

ByModeltrainMan June 29, 2025June 29, 2025

In HO scale model railroading, Bachmann and Athearn are two of the most popular locomotive brands – but they…

ByModeltrainMan June 17, 2025June 21, 2025

In this guide, we’re taking a look at five of the most popular HO scale track sets that use…