Kings Mountain Model Railroad club builds community, plans next chapter

Kings Mountain Model Railroad club builds community, plans next chapter

What began as a shared interest in model trains has grown into a statewide community for the Kings Mountain Model Railroad Club, whose members say the true reward of the hobby goes far beyond tracks and locomotives. For co-founder Kristian Rector, the club’s biggest achievement isn’t a layout or a display — it’s the people. “I think the biggest accomplishment that we’ve done as a club is the community that we have created,” Rector said. “We have…