With permits, inspectors, and construction keeping him close to home, he turns an unexpected pile of reclaimed wood and scrap metal into something ambitious—a DIY railway through the woods. Connecting ...

In a quiet suburban backyard in Owens Cross Roads, the Grant Funk Railroad captivates visitors with its patriotic display, ...

Take a tour of my backyard train layout and explore its unique design, creative details, and custom features. This video ...

There’s something magical about a train, whether you call it a railway or a railroad, plenty of us have hankered after our own little piece of line on which to shunt wagons or chuff around our domain.

Jim and Carol Spencer’s memories of riding the train as youngsters was just one of the inspirations for setting up a miniature railroad in their San Diego Country Estates backyard. While growing up in ...

Bill Nagel is a powerful man. With a flick of his hand, the Chandler retiree summons musicians in green lederhosen and suspenders to the deck of a German brauhaus. With another movement, he commands a ...

The biggest railroad layout in North Little Rock belongs to Union Pacific, but one of the biggest little railroads toots around Bernie and Christy Alsbrook's backyard. Bernie, 59, is a Union Pacific ...

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — Thousands of dollars, hundreds of hours and 40,000 pounds of gravel have all combined to create a miniature railroad in one Utah man’s backyard. Some people claim imaginations ...