RMC Product Reviews
Reviews of great new products for the scale model railroader, presented by the staff Railroad Model Craftsman staff and updated monthly. To have your products considered for review, please send samples to:
Railroad Model Craftsman
Attn: Harry K. Wong
P.O. 16673
San Francisco, CA 94116
June 3, 2020
ScaleTrains.com Thrall/Trinity 42′ Coil Steel Car in HO Scale
ScaleTrains 42-foot Thrall/Trinity Coil Steel Car is a great addition to the freight car fleet for contemporary modelers, especially if your model railroad serves the modern steel industry.
April 15, 2020
Bachmann Trains On30 2-6-2T Trench Engine with DCC WOWSound
This new On30 model from Bachmann Trains represents the 2-6-2Ts built by Baldwin Locomotive Works for the American Expeditionary Force stationed in Europe during World War I.
March 16, 2020
American Cottages from Woodland Scenics in HO Scale
Pristine or heavily weathered, these cottages can be used in any era from the late 1800s through the present, making these a useful addition to nearly every layout or diorama.
March 16, 2020
Athearn Genesis EMD SD90MAC-H Phase II in HO Scale
In 1995 EMD unveiled its all-new SD90MAC-H, equipped with a 6,000hp 16-cylinder 265H prime mover. Even today, this unit remains the largest and longest single-engine locomotive ever produced by Electro-Motive.
February 24, 2020
WalthersProto Southern Pacific EMD SD9E in HO Scale
This latest release incorporates many refinements to bring this venerable model in many ways up to current standards expected for premium level HO locomotives.
February 4, 2020
ProtoThrottle from Iowa Scaled Engineering
We invest time and money to get our model railroads up and running, and go to great efforts to operate like the prototype. The ProtoThrottle from Iowa Scaled Engineering adds an extra dimension of operational realism.
February 4, 2020
Canadian National MLW RS-18 by Rapido Trains in HO Scale
Given the extremely high level of detail and operation of this HO scale rendition by Rapido, the MLW RS-18 deserves a home on your roster.
November 18, 2019
Walthers Layout Control System
Walthers has released a set of components for the Layout Control System (LCS), which is designed for easy-to-use turnout control. Now, all of the components are available from a single manufacturer, ensuring compatibility.
November 13, 2019
Berkshire Valley Models REO High Wheel Box Truck in O Scale
The assembled REO High Wheel Box Truck kits produce a striking model of an interesting and unusual early vehicle.
November 13, 2019
N Scale Amtrak Viewliner II Baggage Car by Kato
N scale modelers of contemporary passenger equipment will find these Kato Viewliner II baggage cars essential for the proper representation of current Amtrak operations.
