Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 YOUR LETTERS, pg. 6 YOUR PHOTOS, pg. 8 NEWS & REVIEWS, pg. 12 COLLECTIBLE CLASSICS, pg. 17 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, pg. 58 AD INDEX, pg. 63 TIPS & TRICKS, pg. 66 […]
Classic Toy Trains summer 2024
Section: Magazine
September 2024
In every issue News, p. 6 Michigan Central Station celebrates revival; NTSB sets final report on East Palestine derailment Bill Stephens, p. 10 Named passenger trains connect past and present Preservation, p. 44 Flooding on the Big Sioux River has inundated the Sioux City, Iowa, Railroad Museum Brian Solomon, p. 46 Traveling the Main Line […]
September 2024
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Building the stuff of fantasies NEWS AND REVIEWS, pg. 10 ScaleTrains HO scale EMD GP30 reviewed, plus the latest new products ASK MR, pg. 18 Which trains worked the Beer Line? STEP BY STEP, pg. 21 How […]
Vote in the Model Railroader Hall of Fame
Since January, we’ve been nominating people to establish a Model Railroader Hall of Fame. Just to be clear, this isn’t a Model Railroader magazine Hall of Fame, but a Hall of Fame for all model railroaders. This idea had been percolating in my mind since a couple of middle-aged model railroaders came to visit the […]
August 2024
In every issue News, p. 6 Norfolk Southern’s executive team wins proxy battle, and Amtrak’s Borealis debuts Bill Stephens, p. 10 BNSF and J.B. Hunt try a Quantum leap Great Railfan Railroads, p. 44 Follow the Norfolk Southern across Virginia Brian Solomon, p. 47 Railroad museums are windows to the past Great Railfan Roads, p. […]
August 2024
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Putting the model into Model Railroader RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. 10 Letters from our readers WELCOME TO FIRECROWN MEDIA, pg. 11 A letter from CEO Craig Fuller NEWS AND PRODUCTS, pg. 12 ScaleTrains HO Trinity refrigerator car […]
July 2024
In every issue Trains.com, p. 4 Guide to the latest content posted on our website News, p. 6 Brightline West hosts a first-spike ceremony for its Las Vegas-Southern California high-speed line Bill Stephens, p. 10 Class Is should thank the FRA for two-person crew ruling Preservation, p. 44 Wisconsin Great Northern rescues a steam locomotive […]
July 2024
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Shining a light on your model railroading NEWS AND PRODUCTS, pg. 10 Athearn HO scale GE AC4400CW reviewed, plus the latest new products ASK MR, pg. 18 Industries for a 1940s Idaho model railroad STEP BY STEP, […]
Spring 2024
Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 YOUR LETTERS, pg. 6 YOUR PHOTOS, pg. 8 NEWS & REVIEWS, pg. 12 COLLECTIBLE CLASSICS, pg. 18 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, pg. 56 S GAUGE NOW AND THEN, pg. 60 AD INDEX, pg. 65 TIPS & TRICKS, pg. 66 […]
Spring 2024
Welcome – Pennsy perspective Head End – A potpourri of railroad history, then and now Fast Mail – Letters from readers on our Winter 2023 issue Mileposts – Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe True Color – Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Maumee River crossing Short Rails – Manufacturers Railway Co. The Way It Was – Tales […]
June 2024
In every issue Trains.com, p. 4 Looking for trains? Check out the Hot Spots section of our website, Trains.com News, p. 6 Baltimore bridge disaster hits port rail service Bill Stephens, p. 10 Now in vogue: Class I roads buying short lines Preservation, p. 44 CPKC releases schedule for 2816 steam program Travel, p. 46 […]
June 2024
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 The hobby to have when you’re having more than one NEWS AND PRODUCTS, pg. 10 Athearn Genesis HO scale GE AC4400CW reviewed, plus the latest new products RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. 16 Letters from our readers ASK […]
