Railroad Model Craftsman October 2026

Features: Two Days on the CP Boundary Sub by SCOTT CALVERT - Modeling a scenic British Columbia mountain crossing on Canadian Pacific. Upgrading the Walthers Coal Trestle by SCOTT MEYER - Coal trestles like these could once be found in communities across the country. Modeling the ‘Empress of Agincourt’ by JACK HUGHES - Kitbashing a one-of-a-kind MLW RSD-17 from a Broadway Limited HO model. Passenger Train Switching by ROBERT SCHLEICHER - Modeling setouts and helper movements for passenger trains. Edwardian Interlude in 7mm by TREVOR MARSHALL - Modeling a British branch line terminal in O scale offers a welcome change of pace. A Different Approach to Pine Trees by GLENN LAPKIN, MMR - A simple method for creating realistic pine trees with Usnea lichen. Kitbash Two Structures from One Kit by C.E. HUNT - A Monster Modelworks background flat is the basis for two kitbashed structures in HO scale. 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 — Modeling Autumn Scenery/review by Otto M. Vondrak Timetable — Listings of railroad-related events contributed by our readers Perspective — The Yard Office/George Dutka Painting & Weathering — Modeling a Maine Central Alco Switcher/Jack Hughes Diverging Points — About Paint/Jason Shron Editor's Notebook — Commentary from your editor/Otto M. Vondrak Dealer Directory — Listing of our favorite recommended hobby dealers Index of Advertisers