Model Railroad Hobbyist Magazine - Issue October 2012

A conversation with founder and owner Craig Martin on what's new at BLMA; Joe Fugate recaps the NMRA show in Atlanta, plus new details about Train Master TV.

Richard Bale on the industry news, new Assistant Editor, Don Hanley, talks about a mastermind group.

Back story and other details on new product announcements from leading manufacturers Athearn and Rapido.

Tom Hokel incorporates the essence of Allen's iconic railroad in his Pine Ridge Railroad

When capturing live locomotive sound, it is critical the locomotive is actually under load.

In 1967 we were admonished to remember one word, "Plastics." Taking the advice to heart, Ken says if the specific steam locomotive you want is not available; make it yourself with styrene and patience.

Model Railroad Hobbyist Magazine - Issue June 2012 - Scratch build a steam loco in styrene, Small layouts extravaganza, Building Frisco's PB Tower, HO diesel DCC installs, Modeling a paper mill, part 3, and more..

The challenges of researching and building a model railroad based on a US prototype. Plus, True Line Trains HO steam locomotive detailing: you can even see the needles on the backhead gauges!

Care in developing and executing a model railroad's concept is critical to obtaining the original vision.