NOVEMBER 2026: Seth Neumann takes us inside the daily work of two busy local freights on his HO scale Union Pacific Oakland Sub, set in California’s Bay Area in 1999. Steve Hile looks at Wilson’s distinctive all-steel meat reefers, while Ben Maggi scratchbuilds a classic big red barn from styrene. Bruce F. Smith kitbashes Pennsylvania Railroad’s unique N4 cabin car, Paul Stamp adds 3D-printed diesel ditch lights, and Eric Groody builds a modern N scale lumber reload. All this and more in the November issue of Railroad Model Craftsman!
New from Bachmann
Bachmann is rolling out new rolling stock in both HO and N scale, including passenger coaches and caboooses.
A Tale of Two Locals: Union Pacific Oakland Sub
Operating two busy locals with lots of industry switching on Seth Neumann’s HO scale Union Pacific Oakland Sub set in 1999.
Building Shepaug Reload in N Scale
Scratchbuilding a large modern lumber transfer and distribution center located in Connecticut along the Housatonic Railroad in N scale.
Athearn Genesis 2.0 GE Dash 9-44CW Locomotives
This fourth production, now at retailers, adds Arizona & California and QNS&L to the roster alongside new BNSF, CN, NS, and UP variations
ScaleTrains Rivet Counter Burlington Northern and Norfolk & Western GP40s
ScaleTrains’ latest release of EMD GP40 locomotives is now available as part of its premium-level “Rivet Counter” line in a multitude of production phases.
Hosting My First Operating Session
Hosting an operating session is all about sharing the hobby with others, and careful preparation helps make for an enjoyable time.
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