About Us

Modeling the Northeast in O scale since 1939
 

The Stamford Model Railroad Club was founded in 1939 by three individuals, one of whom was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Stamford, Connecticut. What began as a modest stretch of track and a Lionel transformer has grown over more than eight decades into one of the most impressive club layouts in the Northeast.

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The Atlantic Trunk Lines

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Our layout, known as The Atlantic Trunk Lines, spans approximately 150 by 50 feet and operates entirely in 2-rail O scale — a 1:48 realistic scale that faithfully represents real-life prototype locomotives, rolling stock, and infrastructure. Unlike 3-rail O scale, our railroad runs on Direct Current (DC) with power supplied from rail to rail, with no third rail. Our trolley line is powered from true-to-scale overhead catenary wire. The railroad features six independent main line cab positions, allowing up to six trains to operate simultaneously. The layout includes 6,000+ feet of track, 250 switches, 11 large yards, 13 passenger stations, a robust traction line, and approximately 250 commercial and residential structures — all modeling the character and geography of the Northeast.

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As Seen In

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The club and its layout have been featured in publications such as Model Railroader magazine (July 1992), O Scale Trains magazine (March/April 2021), and News 12 Connecticut, reflecting decades of recognition within the model railroading community.