Model Railroad News

09/01/2025

JANUARY 2025: Rapido Trains Inc. new HO scale Canadian Pacific 4-6-4 “Empress” 2816 steam locomotive model provides a royal kickoff to Model Railroad News for 2025! In addition to this review, you’ll read Clem Harris’ take on the all-new ScaleTrains N-scale SD40T-2 Tunnel Motor. All this and more in the January issue of Model Railroad News!

03/01/2025

DECEMBER 2024: This month we take a look at the new EMD F7a offering from Roundhouse by Athearn. All this and more in the December issue of Model Railroad News!

26/11/2024

Join MRN editor Tony Cook, Railroad Model Craftsman Magazine editor Otto Vondrak, and our friends from Rapido Trains Inc. for a special live stream presentation tonight at 7:30 ET!

We are hosting a livestream TONIGHT! Don't miss out on what is sure to be a great chat with Jordan and Bill from Rapido Trains and Tony Cook and Otto Vondrak from White River Productions. We will be chatting about new products and announcements, updates and all sorts of model train chatter. As usual, this live will likely off the rails, so please tune in to keep them on track. Join us on Facebook to be a part of the discussion, ask questions and show your support!

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04/11/2024

NOVEMBER 2024: This month you’ll get a sneak preview of Broadway Limited Imports’ all-new die-cast metal SD70ACe diesel locomotive model decorated for Montana Rail Link’s special veterans livery. We also review State Tool & Die’s Southern Radio Control Car, along with many other exciting models. All this and more in the November issue of Model Railroad News!

15/10/2024

An important notice for customers in zip codes 32003-34997 affected by Hurricane Milton.

Dear Customers: Last week the U.S. Postal Service declared Force Majeure for the post codes 32003-34997 due to Hurricane Milton. As such, normal mail delivery has been delayed or suspended entirely for these post codes. As a precautionary measure, White River Productions has suspended delivery of magazines to our subscribers in these areas until we are notified that normal postal service has resumed. All subscribers will still receive all magazine issues due to them as soon as we can ensure delivery. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. —WRP

08/10/2024

Check out this new sample from Broadway Limited Imports, LLC!

08/10/2024

OCTOBER 2024: Journey through time with ScaleTrains recently released HO-scale Rivet Counter SD40-2 diesel locomotive models! Editor Tony Cook and reviewer Justin Sobeck follow a series of EMD SD40-2s that originally on Rock Island’s roster in the 1970s, to Illinois Central Gulf in the 1980s, and beyond. All this and more in the October issue of Model Railroad News!

12/09/2024

SEPTEMBER 2024: ScaleTrains presents faded Southern Pacific AC4400CW diesel locomotives in the company’s latest River Counter release in N scale. See these interesting releases and read the review by Assistant Editor Shane T. Mason and Justin Sobekc. All this and more in the September issue of Model Railroad News!

05/08/2024

We'll be on the lookout for these samples at the 2024 National Train Show in Long Beach, Calif.!

Come get a sneak peek at the latest locos next weekend at the NMRA National Train Show!
August 9th-11th at the Westin in Long Beach CA, see some of the PIKO America crew and some of the latest new PIKO products in G-Scale, HO-Scale and N-Scale. To find us, turn left just inside the front entrance of the hall.

Pictured here is the HO Krauss-Maffei Diesel Loco, coming fresh out of the box. Join us next weekend at the NRMA Show and see it for yourself.
Show Website: https://www.nationaltrainshow.org/2024/ntslongbeach.html

05/08/2024

Impressive N scale details from Broadway Limited Imports, LLC!

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31/07/2024

Check out this new "Built & Ready" release from Woodland Scenics!

COMING SOON: NEW Built-&-Ready® Landmark Structure Moonlite Motor Court. Tired travelers on your layout can check into the Moonlight Motor Court for lodging day or night.
This traditional roadside motel has four separate buildings- an office and three rooms, along with a business sign.

The Moonlight Motor Court is filled with interior and exterior details. This building is made for use with the Just Plug® Lighting System and will be available in N, HO and O scales. Visit the 'Coming Soon' page for more details.

https://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/category/moonlite-motor-court

31/07/2024

AUGUST 2024: Out of the box authentic modeling from Micro-Trains Line Company in HO scale is also featured with the first Grit N’ Grime Series freight car model. All this and more in the August issue of Model Railroad News!