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Model Railroader's 80th anniversary issue, January 2014

About Us Interested in model trains? We are too. Model Railroader magazine has been the industry-leading model train magazine since 1934. The Magazine Each month, Model Railroader features step-by-step modeling and construction projects, fascinating photo tours of model train layouts, insightful reviews, how-to tips from the experts, and much more! * Layout tours – Each […]

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History according to Hediger 4

Exterior of brick building

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Senior Editor Jim Hediger recalls more of his early days at Model Railroader magazine. Jim describes “Lurch” the infamous elevator at the old Kalmbach building in downtown Milwaukee. See vintage photos of the Model Railroader offices and staff. […]

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Video: History according to Hediger

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader Senior Editor Jim Hediger has had a long and impressive career at the magazine. In this video interview Jim shares his experiences about first coming to work for Model Railroader, including meeting the magazine’s then-Editor Linn Westcott. Subscribe today and watch […]

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