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
January 22, 2021
NRMA 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.
May 6, 2020
Testors Discontinues Popular Lines of Model Paint
Testors Model Master, Pactra, and Aztek brand paints will be discontinued, but there are still many options for model railroaders.
February 5, 2019
WRP announces Otto Vondrak next editor of Railroad Model Craftsman
WRP is pleased to announce that Otto Vondrak, associate editor of Railfan & Railroad, has been appointed editor of Railroad Model Craftsman.
March 5, 2018
O Scale Trains Magazine joins the WRP Family
White River Productions is pleased to announce it has acquired O Scale Trains Magazine from publisher Jaini Giannovario, effective immediately. Brian Scace will remain the editor of OST, along with his crew of regular columnists.
