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The April issue of Model Railroader magazine is full of new layout tours, projects, and how-to tips. The Pennsylvania RR-inspired HO scale Johnstown & Gerryville, built by John Travis, is featured on the cover. Follow Editor Hal Miller as he shows you the highlights of the latest issue. […]
Check out Trains‘ latest special issue: Hot Spots! You’ll learn where to find trains, brush up on basics of railroad photography, decode train symbols and railroad signaling, find out how to maximize scenery on your next Amtrak ride, and more! This issue packs in 75 of the best train-watching spots with 50 detailed maps. Don’t […]
Learn how to build better structures for your model train layout with help from the March 2018 issue of Model Railroader magazine. Projects include a modern lumber yard, tips for using 3D printing, weathering wood structures and more! Follow editor Hal Miller as he shows you highlights of the latest issue. […]
Also in this issue TRAIN WATCHING 101, pg. 5 Your introduction to train-watching, locomotives, how railroads work, and more […]
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If you’re looking for an article from a past issue of Classic Trains, check out the annual index for 2016-2017. Classic Trains 2016-2017 Index […]
We have compiled this annual index as a service to our readers. It contains all of the articles, departments, and subject categories of the calendar year. Most feature material has been indexed three or more times: by the title which it was published; under the author’s last name; and by subject. Click on the link […]
Although signs are everywhere in everyday life, they’re typically absent from many backyard railroad scenes. If one wants a particular sign, then one has to make it himself or have it made commercially. Fortunately, in this day of desktop printing and digital technology, the palette we have available is constantly broadening. Even old standbys, like […]
In this free, 40-page download, we explore some of the most complex railroad locations in the United States. With multiple tracks, rough terrain, and dense traffic, these spots make for some great train-watching locations. Download this free guide to read about: Horseshoe Curve, Conrail’s mountainous railroad with multiple track tunnels and steep grades The Chicago […]
Nearly all of us have dreamt of building a large toy train layout. The stark reality is that many of us lack the real estate, resources, or time for such an endeavor. But there’s no reason to be disappointed. This free guide from the experts at Classic Toy Trains includes a salute to the small layout, with […]
For those entering the hobby, this free guide from Model Railroader offers 14 pages of advice and inspiration. We provide tips on getting started, a guide on scales and gauges, and inspiration to build your own model railroad. […]
In the depths of winter, train-watching can take on a whole new dimension, while railroad operations become more complicated. In this five-part series, we take you from the freezing temperatures of Alaska, to the Canadian tundra, to Wisconsin’s snowy terrain, with stories of how railroaders and rail fans have braved the elements. This free download […]
