Custom runs in model trains have grown from a niche collector’s item to a mainstream offering embraced by hobby shops, tourist railroads, and even small businesses. Manufacturers like MTH, Lionel, and ...

Custom-run model trains—special editions produced for specific retailers, clubs, or organizations—are becoming a major segment of the hobby, with companies like MTH and Lionel reporting significant ...

Rick Cartwright has been fascinated with trains ever since he saw his first Lionel set at his grandfather’s house as a child. Now he’s making a name for himself creating intricate miniature railroad ...