Railroad Model Craftsman February 2026
$10.99
Features:
Rio Grande Gunnison Division
by DOUG GEIGER, MMR - A detailed HO layout that combines standard and narrow gauge operations.
All-Purpose P-S 89’ Flatcar
by JAMES KINKAID - This fleet of utility flatcars was built by Pullman-Standard for Itel Industries in 1978-1979.
Scratchbuild a Wood Enginehouse
by BENJAMIN MAGGI, MMR - Working from scale drawings to build a detailed structure from stripwood.
Rebuilding Classic Brass ‘Red Cars’
by STEVE LEE - Upgrading details and drivetrains of older brass models of Pacific Electric freight motors.
Building Nashville Union Station
by WAYNE WESOLOWSKI - Scratchbuilding a large-city passenger terminal using custom castings in HO scale.
Vest-Pocket Turbine Revisited
by CALDWELL BUTLER - A freelanced locomotive kitbash inspired by Jim Allen and Bob Boudreau.
Departments:
Safety Valve — Letters from our readers
Receiving Yard — New product reports and industry news/compiled by Harry K. Wong
Test Track — In-depth reviews of new hobby products
Rail Books — New York, Susquehanna & Western Vol. 5/review by Otto M. Vondrak
Timetable — Listings of railroad-related events contributed by our readers
Perspective — Rio Grande Narrow Gauge/Justin Franz
Craftsman Workshop — Perfect Fit: RSC-2m Kitbash/Miles Callan
Company Photographer — Taking Your First Layout Photos/Robbie Hanson
Editor's Notebook — Commentary from your editor/Otto M. Vondrak
Dealer Directory — Listing of our favorite recommended hobby dealers
Index of Advertisers