Magazines

I'm not going to make fun of anything here, because, unlike our podcasting brethren, these guys can afford lawyers. If you work for one of these magazines and want to give me permission for lampooning, please let me know. If you are Dana Kawala, I promise I am not stalking you. You're reading of this sentence is purely coincidental.

 
 

Model Railroader Magazine

The hobby's first publication, Model Railroader Magazine Magazine is a great source for general information. Yearly "project railroads" and online videos serve to educate the modeler on a variety of techniques, and regular columns from leading experts in the hobby provide unique insights. Additional special issues and projects – such as Great Model Railroads, Model Railroad Planning, and Model Railroader Video Plus – and other features – like reader forums and track plan databases – all provide endless inspiration to the budding hobbyist.

 

Railroad Model Craftsman

Railroad Model Craftsman provides unique perspectives on model railroading, often covering subjects in detail, from technical to theoretical. White River Productions, the publishing company, is also responsible for producing a variety of other fine magazines on various subjects, including Model Railroad News, Railfan and Railroad, Passenger Train Journal, and The Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette. No matter your interest, you will always be kept up to date with these publications.

 

Model Railroad Hobbyist Magazine

An online magazine, Model Railroad Hobbyist Magazine provides hundreds of pages of material each month free to download. Started by hobby veterans and supported by advertising, this publication provides many innovative techniques in great length to keep your model railroad always looking fresh.

 

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