Kettle Moraine Ballast Scorchers

Kettle Moraine Ballast Scorchers KMBS is a model railroad club from West Bend, WI, specializing in modular design in HO and N Scales.

The Kettle Moraine Ballast Scorchers was established as a non-profit organization in 1974 in West Bend, WI. Since 1974, the club has helped in educational organization for the purpose of furthering the hobby of railroading, both model and prototype. This includes the history of railroading in the United States, Canada, and Europe. As the years have gone by, the KMBS club members have always shown

a great passion for their love of model railroading in both HO and N scale. By taking the modular layouts to the many different shows across the state, we help inspire others in the world's greatest hobby.

Tonight the layouts came alive with multiple trains running. Only small issues but nothing that had us come to a full st...
06/18/2026

Tonight the layouts came alive with multiple trains running. Only small issues but nothing that had us come to a full stop.

If one is able to help, every donation counts!
05/11/2026

If one is able to help, every donation counts!

The GBW 314 needs your help!

GBW 314 is moving from Spooner, WI to the Mid-Continent Railway Museum in North Freedom, WI. We need your help to make it happen! The GBWHS is offering a matching grant for all donations of up to $3,000!

Every dollar you donate entitles you to cast a vote for how the 314 will be painted after it arrives in North Freedom: grey stripe or solid red. One dollar equals one vote. This machine is the real deal, the last locomotive delivered to the Kewaunee, Green Bay & Western Railroad. Thank you for your help!

Click here for a Project 314 Donation Form:
https://www.gbwhs.com/GBW-314-Project-flyer-GBWHS.pdf

05/07/2026

We will be displaying our N scale modules here once again at a great show. In the video you might recognize some of our layout.

It was a good time yesterday in Cedarburg,WI. Here you can see highlights from the show and scenes from our layout.
04/13/2026

It was a good time yesterday in Cedarburg,WI. Here you can see highlights from the show and scenes from our layout.

CEDARBURG, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The 30th Annual Model Railroad Show is showcasing trains of all sizes, sparking a passion in the next generation.“We just like trains you know, they’re being they are big,

This weekend we will once again be rolling into Cedarburg, WI for a show we always enjoy attending. The club will have o...
04/10/2026

This weekend we will once again be rolling into Cedarburg, WI for a show we always enjoy attending. The club will have our HO scale modules on display this year for attendees to view. We also have three tables full of items for your home layout. Our club president will also be interviewed by WISN 12 NEWS for a live broadcast about the show and model railroading.

03/24/2026
03/24/2026

A couple of KMBS club members, Greg and Don, got together today to run some trains on Don’s N Scale home layout. A good time was had by both!

We had a good turnout for our first open house today. Those that stopped by enjoyed the layouts and had fun looking thro...
03/21/2026

We had a good turnout for our first open house today. Those that stopped by enjoyed the layouts and had fun looking through all the small details we have been adding to them. A Thank You to the WISE Division, NMRA for having us be part of their event.

The IRM Hobby Shop has announced a Train Show for April 18. Please see the attached flyer for details.
03/16/2026

The IRM Hobby Shop has announced a Train Show for April 18. Please see the attached flyer for details.

We would like to take this moment to wish our good friend Don from EngineHouse Services a Happy Retirement!!
02/28/2026

We would like to take this moment to wish our good friend Don from EngineHouse Services a Happy Retirement!!

It's cake day for Don!

Address

215 N. Main Street Suite 60 (enter At Rear Of Bldg By River)
West Bend, WI
53095

Opening Hours

7pm - 10pm

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