Z to G-Scale Train Layouts, Displays, Repairs, Maintenance and Timesavers
Have Train - Will Travel
Events
You may have seen us at a recent event. You may be interested in an upcoming event. Either way, we would love to connect. Please stop by and say "hi" anytime, or contact us by phone at 510-452-4915 or via our online contact form.
September 6, 2025
Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont
The Ardenwood Railfair will be on Labor Day Weekend! A great family event with all kinds of trains. The Society for the Preservation for Carter Railroad Resources is also located at Ardenwood and runs a narrow gauge train you can ride during the event! BAGRS will have a Live Steam Oval layout with Live Steam trains running.
Coast Division Meet
July 14-19, 2025
Novi, Michigan
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Come meet other local model railroaders during a free quarterly meet and enjoy free clinics, model, photo & switching contests/displays, videos, etc! Bring YOUR questions to modeler's round-table for answers. You may win a door prize! Enjoy a lively auction of model railroading items & more!
Rails by the River 2025
2025 TBD
Location: Sacramento, California
This is a 3-day meet with layout tours open to ALL, regardless of affiliation or membership. NMRA, PCR, LDSIG, or OPSIG membership is NOT required! Come for one or all days!
Free, Public Timesaver Puzzle
38th National Garden Railway Convention
June 18-22, 2025
Sacramento, California
This 40th Annual Convention, National Garden Railway Convention, is the world's premier annual showcase of G-Scale model railroads.
Services
From design to build and everything in-between, we can help you realize your railroad vision.
Right of Way Design
Modules or Custom Layout Design
A good build begins with a solid plan. Our experience in residential and commercial designs will help deliver the highest value of your initial build, while providing the forward thinking plans for your future.
Commercial Installations
Increase Customer Loyalty
Our commercial clients report a direct increase in sales with the installation and display of a model railroad. We can work with you to maximize your space, while focussing on protecting your display and investment.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Protect Your Investment
Like plants need regular watering, railroads need to be maintained. Even a new railroad needs regular loving care to keep it in top performance. We'll do the dirty work to keeping your trains running for hours of enjoyment.
Automation and Integration
Layers of Interactive Enjoyment
Automating and Integrating lights, sound and motion when people interact with the display brings a fantastic immersive element to any railroad or display.
Fabrication and Production
Bridges and Interactive Displays
We specialize in building one of a kind bridges and landscape elements. As a certified machinist our work is of the highest quality and safety.
Affiliations & Certifications
If you are judged by the company you keep -- keep the best.
Experienced Machinist & 3D Printer
15+ Years Experience
With many years experience in fabrication and machining, we produce any layout with pride in our precision. From welding through expert CNC work to the finest 3D Printing, our right of way, display and bridge work is the finest quality.
National Model Railroad Association
Certified Timesaver Referee
The National Model Railroad Association, Inc. advances the global scale model railroading community through education, advocacy, standards, and social interaction.
Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society
Former Vice President
The WCMRS operates the Diablo Valley Lines (DVL) model railroad -- one of the most mountainous and largest exclusively HO scale model railroads in the United States. This model railroad features standard gauge, narrow gauge, and interurban (overhead electric) freight and trolley lines.
New York Central System Historical Society
Focus on Historical Accuracy
The mission of the NYCSHS is to perpetuate the legacy of the New York Central System by acquiring and preserving it history, traditions, documents, and artifacts; and by disseminating accurate information and products consistent with good stewardship.
Bay Area Garden Model Railroad Society
Host of the 32nd National Garden Railroad Convention
Established in 1988, the Bay Area Garden Railway Society is one of the oldest and largest regional garden railway clubs in the nation.
Diablo Pacific Short Line
Portable, Large-scale Model Railroad
The purposes of the DPSL are to promote the hobby of model railroading and to educate the public regarding the importance of railroads, railroad history, and train safety. We also provide education to our members in a variety of woodworking, electrical, and scenic techniques in the construction of modules and other hobby projects.
San Leandro Historical Railway Society
G&O Railroad
The San Leandro Historical Railway Society (SLHRS) is housed in the San Leandro depot which was built in 1898 by the Southern Pacific Railroad. The G&O is a unique outdoor model railroad because it is being built as a public display to showcase both G-Scale and O-Scale trains.
Train Mountain Railroad
World's Largest Model Railroad
Train Mountain is the world's largest model railroad ... over 36 miles of 7.5 gauge track on 2205 acres of pine forest spanning 2 miles by 4 miles near Chiloquin in South Central Oregon. Train Mountain runs both a club and a museum, offering members the opportunity to run personal trains on the expansive track and educate public visitors about the rich history of railroading.
Niles Canyon Railway
Where the Exhibits Come to Life!
The Pacific Locomotive Association, Inc. operates the Niles Canyon Railway as a living history museum interpreting the importance of our heritage railroads in the development of California and the nation. The museum is designed to increase public education, enjoyment, and appreciation of the significance of America’s western railroads.
