Curt LaRue’s PRR Panhandle Division in HO scale

Embark on an epic journey back to the late 1940s and early ’50s, as depicted on Curt LaRue’s HO scale (1:87.1) Pennsylvania Railroad Panhandle Division! Originally presented in the October 2025 issue of Model Railroader magazine, this stunning layout comes to life as cameras capture various modeled rural and industrial sites along the multi-track mainline route between Pittsburgh to St. Louis. From the hand-painted backdrops to the scratchbuilt coal mines to the highly detailed rolling stock, every element is a tribute to the “Standard Railroad of the World.” Click here to enjoy the action on a well-detailed, 25 x 41-foot model railroad where history and artistry intersect!