Ironwood Rails

04/09/2026

Next Train show will be the Helena Railroad Fair in Montana! April 26th Sunday 9:30am -4pm

04/03/2026

Join us at the Ophir, Tintic & Western
2026 Spring Train Show! You know you want too!

04/02/2026

03/13/2026

Couldn’t help but laugh at this clever ad 😂😂😂
They certainly know how to play to a train enthusiast!

03/06/2026

Unfortunately my health is still poor and I’m not able to join the festivities, however you can still see my table set up on the stage and I’m offering free shipping through my Etsy shop for the next two weeks.

https://ironwoodrails.etsy.com

02/14/2026

Project Spotlight: Bringing Detail to the Rails

There’s nothing quite like seeing a massive layout come together! We recently heard from one of our clients who is making incredible progress on his 18’x26’ island layout, and we couldn't wait to share a "behind-the-scenes" look.

Check out these progress shots of his Loop 5—an 11” raised girder loop featuring custom laser-cut girder sides by Ironwood Rails. 🛠️

The Layout at a Glance:

Massive Scale:5 independent loops running simultaneously.
The Tech: His goals are for it to be powered by Lionel’s ZW-L and MTH’s Z4000 transformers, utilizing both Legacy-2 and DCS systems.
The Custom Touch: For the raised loop, he’s using Atlas O track paired with our custom laser-cut girder sides for maximum accuracy and a professional finish.

"The laser cut girder sides are working out beautifully! I have 5 large sections that are going together... things are progressing nicely!"

As our client noted, a project this size takes "lots of clamps and tape," but the results speak for themselves. We are so proud to provide the precision-cut components that help builders bridge the gap between "in-progress" and "masterpiece."

We can’t wait to see these girders once they hit the painting stage! 🎨

Our client is currently in the 'clamps and tape' stage of his girder loop. 🛠️ What stage is your current project in? Drop a photo in the comments!

Thinking about adding custom structural detail to your layout? Send us a message and let’s get your project on the right track!

02/02/2026

Happy 250 years America!

01/23/2026

The start of the year has been less than productive due to illness. I keep hoping things will turn around as I have many exciting plans and new products I want to create and introduce this year.

01/19/2026

Can’t wait to see you again Big Boy!

“Big Boy Returns — where history still runs on steam.”

Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy steam locomotive is set to return to the rails for a special 2026 tour, bringing one of the most powerful steam engines ever built back into the public eye. Originally constructed in the 1940s to haul massive freight across the Rocky Mountains, Big Boy remains an icon of American engineering and railroad history.

Weighing over 1.2 million pounds and standing as a symbol of industrial strength, the restored locomotive continues to amaze crowds with its size, sound, and raw mechanical power. The 2026 tour will give rail fans and history lovers across multiple states a rare chance to see living history in motion — not in a museum, but thundering down active tracks.

More than nostalgia, Big Boy’s return celebrates craftsmanship, innovation, and an era when engineering ambition reshaped a nation. As it tours once again, the locomotive reminds us that some legends don’t fade — they steam forward.

12/04/2025

Thanks to Scott with Phoenix Model Buildings at the in Raleigh, NC November 8th & 9th we got a great showcase of our products by Toms Trains and Things! Check it out! Hightlight starts about 12 minutes in and goes to 13:45.

Featuring The Bridge Guy - Hobby Laser Products & MoreS U P P O R T THIS C H A N N E LLOCALS: https://trainofthought.locals.comRumble: https://rumble.com/c...

11/22/2025

Check out this article - thank you Hobby Stop for the recommendation

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah Peterson. Hi Sarah, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.2020 had me a little stir crazy – like the rest of the country. To keep myself occupied, I came up with the brilliant idea of creating a landscaped tunn...

11/20/2025

📢 FEATURED NEW GAME ALERT! 📢

Get ready to lay down some track with Derailed!

This isn't your grandma's game of dominoes. Derailed is a brand-new, train-themed twist on the classic game that combines strategic track-building with the fun of dominoes. It's fast-paced, easy to learn, and perfect for your next family game night!

👉 Click here to shop and claim your free shipping! https://ironwoodrails.etsy.com/listing/1686636643/derailed-dominoes-game-with-trains

Don't let this offer be derailed—check out the free shipping on other games and puzzles! It's only for a limited time!

This Game Pieces item by IronwoodRails has 3 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Brigham City, UT. Listed on Oct 11, 2025