Books and Magazines

Special Feature Building the North End of Ridgway on My HOn3  Rio Grande Southern LayoutA Long Time Coming — by Steve Harris Features Exploring the Abandoned Davenport Cement Plant An Electric Railway Not Far From...

Features: Reno Railfan Guide by NICK STEWART— The scenic area surrounding Reno, Nev., features heavy main line action from Union Pacific and BNSF Railway. End of the Line for DC Streetcarby STEVE BARRY— After 10 years of trying,...

Features: DC Streetcar Farewell by Andrew Grahl and Raymond Mercado Railfanning the Reading’s East Penn Branch     Part 3: Macungie to Allentown by Dale W. Woodland Columns: Railpace News • by Carl G...

Features: Soo Line’s Fuel Tenders • by Martin Young Monongahela Connecting • by Gordon Lloyd, Jr. Departments: Rail News Books

Features: Journal Spotlight —   • Amtrak unveils first Airo Cascades trainset• Amtrak FY2025 On-Time Performance• Winter Storm Fern disrupts Amtrak and commuter operations• AmeriStarRail’s long-distance...

Features: Century Club: New York Society of Model Engineers by ANDREW BRUSGARD - The Union, Hoboken & Overland is a celebration of craftsmanship in HO. Bridge 193: CNJ’s Jefferson St. Bridge by JONATHAN JONES -...

Product News Locomotives & Rolling Stock Vehicles & Loads Structures, Scenery & more Books & more HO-Scale Reviews VIA Rail Canada’s New Trainset   from Bachmann Trains Streamlined Cupola Caboose ...

Features Conrail’s 50th Anniversary — Fifty Years since the Northeast’s 1976 Megamerger Spirit of ‘76 Bicentennial Memories — Looking back at the celebration of our 200th! Take a Ride on the Reading...with...

Structures are a key part of your model railroad, providing visual interest as well as supporting the operation of your railroad. The Structure Handbook offers modelers new skills, tips, and tricks that can be applied to the construction, finishing, and...

Discover the history of a pioneer HO scale manufacturer in The Penn Line Story: A History and Collector’s Guide. Researched and documented by Garrett L. Stauffer, son of one of Penn Line’s founders, this book presents a wealth of...

You can build detailed railroad models! Scott Lupia shares more than 30 years of custom model building experience in this collection of classic articles from the pages of Railroad Model Craftsman, along with all-new content. You'll find expert tips on...

You can build and paint structures and rolling stock with weathering and other details that really stand out! Combine them all in a realistic diorama, or apply them to your own model railroad. Author George Dutka demonstrates expert techniques in...

Stuck for structure building inspiration? Then this book is for you! A follow-up to Bob Walker’s Scratchbuilding for Model Railroaders, this book gives you 21 distinctive structure building ideas. Bob’s “Scratchbuilders...

While the American Locomotive Company (Alco) ceased domestic production in 1969, many of their designs continue to enjoy productive careers to this day. These classic diesels have developed their own loyal fan following from coast to coast. Throttle up...

Northern Pacific Railway purchased its first diesel locomotives in 1938. Over the next 30 years the fleet continued to grow, culminating in more than 700 units from four different builders. This special two-volume set documents the entire NP fleet...

Northern Pacific Railway purchased its first diesel locomotives in 1938. Over the next 30 years the fleet continued to grow, culminating in more than 700 units from four different builders. This special two-volume set documents the entire NP fleet...

Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad was built through the Rocky Mountains, not around them. A tenacious rebel, Rio Grande survived for more than a century as an independent railroad in a land of giants. At the end of the 20th century, the enduring...

This third volume covering the Denver & Rio Grande Western in the era of color photography examines the origins and ultimate demise of the D&RGW¹s Utah Division between Grand Junction, Colorado, and Ogden, Utah. Built by the same General...

 The American Locomotive Company (Alco) had a long history of manufacturing steam and diesel locomotives in America, Canada, and around the globe through subsidiaries or licensees. Alco had developed a strong reputation in the 1940s and 1950s with...

The Pennsylvania Railroad Lines West series continues with Volume 3: Crestline to Chicago 1960-1999. Featuring the stunning color photography of Steve Hipes and David Oroszi, this hardcover book covers the eras spanning the Pennsylvania...