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Al Lindop

Al Lindop is the owner of the Utah Midland model railroad. His layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

Allen Keller

Allen Keller is well known as a pioneer in the model railroad industry, embarking on his journey in model train video production with Model Railroader magazine in the early 1980s. Prior to this, he had a remarkable 11-year career in TV news, where he held various roles, including reporter, anchor, and, ultimately, News Director overseeing the entire news operation. Allen's series, Great Model Railroads, takes viewers along some of the greatest railroads around the world and spotlights talented model railroaders across the nation.

Allen Keller with Kevin Kizer

Kevin Kizer is a retired signal maintainer and a long-time model railroad enthusiast. He enjoys putting his knowledge of electrical systems to use in his layouts and loves sharing his tips with fellow model railroaders everywhere.

Allen McClelland

Allen McClelland is the owner of the Virginian and Ohio model railroad. His layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

Bill & Wayne Reid

The Cumberland Valley System of Bill and Wayne Reid is undoubtedly the most famous N-scale layout ever built. Their layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

Bill Aldrige

Bill Aldrige is the owner of the HO-scale New York, New Haven and Hartford model railroad. His layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

Bill Briggs

Bill Briggs is the owner of the Musselshell and Yogo Peak model railroad layout, designed with the help of Doug Hodgdon. This freelanced layout is full of narrative details and stunning scenery. Check out the tour of Bill's M&YP model railroad here at Model Railroad Academy.

Bill Henderson

Bill Henderson is the owner of the HO-scale Coal Belt model railroad. His layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

Bob "Chooch" Rivard

Modeler Bob “Chooch” Rivard is known for his Soo Line circa 1977 model railroad, which has been featured in Great Model Railroads and Garden Railroads. Bob has joined Doug Hodgdon and Steve Doyle for Track Talk Live and various layout tours, and he can be seen here at Model Railroad Academy sharing his weathering tips, modeling techniques, and more.

Bob Brown

Bob Brown is the owner of the Tuolumne Forks Model Railroad, an O&3 freelanced narrow gauge logging and mining railroad. His layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

Bob Lawson

Bob Lawson is an architect, engineer, builder, and the owner of the Southern Railway model railroad. His layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

Bruce Carpenter

Bruce Carpenter is the owner of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe model railroad. His layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

C.J. Riley

C.J. Riley is the owner of the Kanawha & Western Allegheny model railroad. He sat down with Allen Keller to discuss the design choices he made in his layout, as well as to shares some modeling tips he's learned in his long-time experience as a model railroader. Check out his videos here at Model Railroad Academy.

Cal Winter

Cal Winter is the owner of the Florida East Coast Key West Extension model railroad. His layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

Chuck Hitchcock

Chuck Hitchcock is the owner of the Argentine Industrial District model railroad. His layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

Cliff Powers

Cliff Powers is the owner of the Mississippi, Alabama and Gulf model railroad. His layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

David Barrow

David Barrow is the owner of the Cat Mountain & Santa Fe model railroad. His layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

David Trussell

The Oregon, California & Eastern is the dream of retired newspaper publisher David Trussell. This model railroad, open to the public at the Greeley Freight Station Museum, can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

Dean Freytag

Throughout his life, the late Dean Freytag won regional and national contests for his modeling work, and after retirement, he became national contest chairman for the National Model Railroading Association. Dean found purpose in model railroading and viewed it as a “way of life.” His passion and devotion for model railroading is sure to bring inspiration for years to come. Dean can be seen sharing his favorite tips and discussing his incredible layouts here at Model Railroad Academy.

Dick Elwell

Dick Elwell is the owner of the Hoosac Valley model railroad. His layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

Don Cassler

Don Cassler built the M&K Division of B&O Railroad with the help of fellow builders, Bill Hanley and Mark Vinski. Their layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

Doug Geiger

Doug Geiger is the owner of the Granite Mountain Railway. His layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.

Doug Hodgdon

Douglas Hodgdon joined the Model Railroad Academy in 2016 and has a passion for helping fellow railway enthusiasts pursue their love of trains. He received his first train set at just three years old, a Marx wind-up, which captivated his interest. Since then, Doug has maintained a fascination with model trains. His journey began as a teenager working at a hobby store, eventually evolving into a 50-year-long profession dedicated to constructing model railroads across various scales, from Z scale to 1 1/2" to the foot (1:8) scale. Doug specializes in S scale, specifically the Proto 64 variety, where he operates his Southern Pacific "Citrus District" layout, spanning 2' x 18' and utilizing a waybill system. Doug believes that model railroading, often referred to as "The World's Greatest Hobby," offers a fantastic avenue for learning, growth, and the creation of three-dimensional art. In his role as a host for the Model Railroad Academy, his aim is to inspire and unite fellow hobbyists.

Doug Tagsold

Doug Tagsold is the owner of the HO-scale Denver, Front Range & Western model railroad. His layout can be seen in Allen Keller's series, Great Model Railroads.