September 30, 2026

New from Bachmann

Bachmann is rolling out new rolling stock in both HO and N scale, including passenger coaches and caboooses.

September 30, 2026

N scale EMD SD70ACes from Broadway Limited

Broadway Limited is rolling out their inaugural production of EMD/Progress Rail SD70ACes for N scale in nine different paint schemes.

September 30, 2026

New Freight Cars From Athearn

Available now from Athearn are a host of new HO scale rolling stock releases including boxcars and tank cars.

September 26, 2026

WalthersProto EMD Phase II GP9s on the Arrival Track

Available for the first time from WalthersProto are Southern Pacific’s upgraded GP9E locomotives for HO scale.

September 14, 2026

WRP Welcomes Nick Stewart to Staff of Railroad Model Craftsman

WRP is pleased to announce that Nick Stewart will be joining the full-time staff of Railroad Model Craftsman as an Associate Editor.

September 11, 2026

Tony Koester Receives First St. Louis RPM Outstanding Service Award

Model railroad author, editor, and longtime Railroad Prototype Modelers advocate Tony Koester has been named the first recipient of the St. Louis RPM Modeling Community Outstanding Service Award.

August 25, 2026

Arriving Now from Rapido Trains: EMC FT Diesels

Available now from Rapido Trains are highly-detailed HO scale replicas of the EMC FT created from all-new tooling in multiple road names with road-specific details.

August 24, 2026

Fast Tracks acquires Hunterline’s Structure Kits

August 7, 2026

Justin Franz departs Railroad Model Craftsman for new position

Associate Editor Justin Franz will be departing our staff to accept a full-time position with the Center for Railroad Photography & Art.

August 3, 2026

Athearn Genesis GP38-2s and GP40-2s Arriving Now

Arriving now in stores this week is Athearn’s latest production of its premium Genesis series EMD GP38-2s and GP40-2s in a number of all new liveries and variations.