A large table that is home to scale model trains as part of the hobby of model railroading. Commonly known as a layout. Model Railroads can vary in realism from fictional (freelanced) to prototypical, and size from a simple 4x8 plywood sheet to a "basement empire". Often confused for simply running toy trains in a circle, or oval. (which it can include)

Bob: Hey Dave, you got any hobbies?
Dave: I have a model railroad.
Bob: So, you run toy trains? Dude, your 35!
Dave: *facepalm*

Model Railroad by EnragedHavoc August 22, 2011

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no way to run a railroad

A phrase used to express one's discontent with the lack of organization by the administrators of a project or venture.

This is no way to run a railroad.

no way to run a railroad by beautifulheart June 15, 2014

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railroad

"To railroad" means to rig a situation such that events can only play out in a particular manner, or to a particular end. When applied to a trial, it means to manipulate the judicial system such that a defendant is virtually guaranteed a conviction. The metaphor derives from the nature of a railroad track, which does not offer a train the ability to choose its path of travel.

"The lead prosecutor railroaded Eddy into a first-degree murder conviction: she relied heavily on the testimony of unqualified experts."

"If you are hosting a murder-mystery party, avoid railroading your guests into quickly solving the case. Give them freedom to pursue tangents in the storyline they find interesting."

railroad by xopwo July 24, 2012

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