APRIL 2026: This month we mark the 50th anniversary of Conrail’s founding in 1976. Join us as we explore Mike Rose’s expansive HO scale Lehigh Line, a layout that captures the essence of Conrail operations in eastern Pennsylvania during the 1980s. Ed Kapuscinski outlines the different eras of modeling Conrail, while Dave Abeles takes a closer look at the distinctive details that make modeling “Big Blue” so special. All this and more in the April issue of Railroad Model Craftsman!
Athearn Genesis ACF 4600 Covered Hoppers
Arriving now at your favorite hobby dealers is Athearn’s latest production of ACF 4600 cubic foot Center Flow Covered Hoppers.
Mike Rose’s Conrail Lehigh Line in HO Scale
This expansive HO scale model railroad captures the essence of classic Conrail operations in eastern Pennsylvania.
A Modeler’s Guide to Conrail Eras
Covering the various eras of Conrail from the early “rainbow” years to the post-split era of CSX and Norfolk Southern.
Broadway Limited Imports Pennsylvania Railroad B6sb 0-6-0 Shifter
The Pennsylvania Railroad B6sb is the latest small switcher from Broadway Limited.
Bachmann Trains Amtrak Acela II Train Set
Bachmann Trains has recently released a premium, highly detailed HO scale model of the Acela II.
Memories of Conrail
50 years later, Conrail continues to inspire, whether you watched it struggle, saw it thrive, or discovered it through photos and models.
Explore the world of White River Productions
