Model railroaders are friendly and eager to help other model railroaders and the public. Many model railroaders are, or become, prototype railfans, too. Not all trains, locomotives, and freight cars look alike. Modelers and railfans often take photos and videotape of trains and railroad operations to use while designing and building their layouts. Some railfans carry radio scanners while watching and looking for trains so they can better prepare their camera location for approaching trains.
Railroad magazines are also a good source for railroad photographs and information.
On the Internet, there are thousands of railfan railroad news sites, photo sites, corporate sites, and very active discussion boards. Railroad history is a major topic. Please take advantage of our special Sunday Family Discount.