Conceived, written, and illustrated by award-winning comic book creator Don Lomax, The Boys in the Basement cartoon strip appeared as a series within the pages of Model Railroading magazine. It takes a humorous look at the world of model trains from the perspective of three men, Merle and his friends Lenny and Earl, and their obsession and love with the hobby. Rail enthusiasts and those who love them will appreciate Lomax's talent to humorously depict what it is like to be a train aficionado. This volume collects the entire run.