This Month
July 2026
Vol. 95/No. 7
Features:
A Model Railfan in the Midwest
by KEITH M. KOHLMANN – Fine Midwestern modeling in N scale captured from a railfan’s perspective.
Pullman-Standard ‘New Family’ Gons
by JAMES KINKAID – A modern 1970s design that streamlined production with an updated center sill.
Depot and Junction at Cameron
by BOB WUNDROCK – Scratchbuilding a station and freight platform for a Midwestern junction scene.
Building an Illinois Central GP11
by MARC SIMPSON – Building a Paducah Geep from a Kaslo Shops 3D-printed kit in HO scale.
Updating the Venerable Athearn RDC
by JIM AULT – Building an updated drive system and installing lighting for the Athearn Budd RDC.
Scratchbuilding the Jefferson St. Bridge
by JONATHAN JONES – Using traditional materials to build a skewed steel truss bridge in N scale.
Departments
Safety Valve – Letters from our readers
Receiving Yard – Product and industry news compiled by Harry K. Wong
Test Track – Product Reviews
Railbooks – Book news and reviews
Craftsman Timetable – Scheduled events and notices
Craftsman Workshop
Painting & Weathering
Company Photographer
The Layout Doctor
Diverging Points – Opinion by Jason Shron
Editor’s Notebook- Commentary by Otto M. Vondrak
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