JULY 2026: Keith Kohlmann takes us trackside in the Midwest of the 1950s through the lens of his camera, capturing realistic scenes of his detailed N scale models from a railfan’s perspective. Jonathan Jones scratchbuilds a skewed truss bridge in N scale using traditional materials, while Bob Wundrock shows how he built a depot and freight loading dock for his freelanced junction scene. Also in this issue, Marc Simpson shows how he built an Illinois Central Paducah Geep from a Kaslo Shops 3-D printed kit. All this and more in the July issue of Railroad Model Craftsman!
Broadway Limited Releases Southern Pacific 4-8-4s in HO Scale
Broadway Limited has released a “Deskirted” version of Southern Pacific’s famous GS-4 steam locomotives in HO scale.
A Model Railfan in the Midwest
Fine Midwestern modeling in N scale captured from a railfan’s perspective, showcasing Chicago & North Western, Milwaukee Road, and more.
Scratchbuilding the Jefferson St. Bridge
Using traditional materials to build an N scale model of an unusual skewed steel truss bridge once located on Jersey Central’s Newark Branch.
Broadway Limited Imports Five-Car Heavyweight Passenger Set
Broadway Limited Imports’ latest passenger car releases feature a set of five “heavyweight” passenger cars unique to the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Class One Model Works 20’-2” TTQX Auto Racks
Recently released from Class One Model Works are highly detailed replicas of the distinctive 20’ 2” TTQX autoracks.
What Are We?
There are many ways we can frame the pursuit of our hobby. Have you considered all the skills you built up over the years?

















