MARCH 2026: We take a tour of Bob Van Gelder’s freelanced HO scale South River & Millville, a beautiful tribute to New England railroading that showcases detailed structures. John Alaniva shows us how he kitbashed a simple tower from a classic kit, while Jonathan Izen shares his photo diorama inspired by a small engine terminal in Binghamton, N.Y. Bill Yancey builds realistic trees from sea foam, and Robert Schleicher demonstrates how to use tree tunnels to mask exits through your backdrop. All this and more in the March issue of Railroad Model Craftsman!
Siemens Venture Coaches for N scale from Bachmann USA
The Siemens Venture is the latest generation of medium-distance passenger railcars for North America.
Denver & Rio Grande Western Gunnison Division in HO
Art Lort’s detailed HO layout combines standard and narrow gauge operations on the Denver & Rio Grande Western set in 1928.
Rebuilding Classic Brass ‘Red Cars’
Upgrading details and drivetrains of older brass models of Pacific Electric freight motors imported by Suydam.
Rapido Trains General Electric C36-7 in HO
Now available from Rapido Trains are road- and era-specific versions of C36-7s.
Athearn ‘Old Timer’ 2-6-0 Mogul Steam Locomotive
Athearn’s ‘Old Time’ 2-6-0 is an example of a classic early 20th-century steam locomotive now available in HO scale.
Rio Grande Narrow Gauge
It’s easy to understand the allure of the old Rio Grande three-foot narrow gauge lines once you’ve seen them in person and experienced the drama for yourself.
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