It's hard to know which are more popular between real and model trains, although model trains being much more affordable has the edge in direct hands-on experience. The big trains are also significantly less disposable, requiring a very good reason to load up a pile of boxcars with explosives and ram the entire thing full speed into an opponent's base. Apparently there are financial considerations that override "It goes boom real good" and honestly, that just seems wrong. Even so, if model trains are good enough for Gomez Addams they're good enough for the most popular game show on the planet, Battle Train.
Competing For Riches And Glory Using Exploding Trains, As Adam Smith Intended
Battle Train is a combination board/card game set against the backdrop of a game show, where every night new contestants compete against a series of opponents in order to win the title of Supreme President Conductor. Granted, taking the top spot seems unlikely seeing as the current champion, Aalvado, has held the position for a few decades, but there's always a chance a contestant might have the skills and a bit of luck to maybe emerge victorious. First, though, they'll need to fight through...
