RMC Receiving Yard
RMC Receiving Yard is our monthly column of news and announcements of new model railroad products in all scales. Any company wishing to submit samples and press releases for consideration may do so by sending to the address below or via email. Samples cannot be returned.
RMC Receiving Yard
c/o Harry K. Wong
P.O. Box 16673
San Francisco, CA 94116
February 3, 2021
Ready, Set, Model! Walthers Kicks Off Annual Model Railroad Build
Walthers officials say they hope that the contest will encourage new and experienced modelers to get busy.
February 1, 2021
Scale Trains Purchases M.T.H.’s HO, S Scale Tooling
Scale Trains owners say that the purchase will allow it to broaden its product line into passenger cars, track, and more.
January 26, 2021
The Show Goes On: West Springfield Show Goes Virtual
Amherst Railway Society’s Railroad Hobby Show will be online with layout tours, modeling clinics and presentations from manufacturers.
January 22, 2021
NMRA 2021 Convention Goes Virtual
For the second time in a year, the National Model Railroad Association is canceling its annual in-person convention because of pandemic.
December 10, 2020
Kadee Releases 2020 Christmas Car
This year’s edition of the Kadee Christmas car is a PS-2 covered hopper painted gray with blue highlights.
November 30, 2020
Canadian Model Company Enters Market With New Building
The first release from Tak’s Model Works is a HO scale structure kit based on the famous “Molly’s Reach” of the TV show “The Beachcombers.”
November 17, 2020
Garden Trains Annual to debut from White River Productions in 2021
The all-new Garden Trains Annual from White River Productions will make its debut in 2021 and focus on large scale outdoor railroading.
October 23, 2020
Amherst Railway Society Cancels 2021 West Springfield Show
Organizers of the train show say it was one of the “hardest decisions” they have ever had to make.
October 19, 2020
Walthers Acquires Chooch Enterprises
Chooch was incorporated in 1974 and became one of the first model railroad companies to offer polyurethane resin scenery and white metal products.
June 15, 2020
Costello Manufacturing Buys Rolling Stock, Structure Kit Companies
Costello Manufacturing is expanding with the acquisition of JL Innovative Design, Durango Press, and Railway Express Miniatures offering everything from wood kits to rolling stock.
