Firecrown Model Railroader December 2024

90 years of Model Railroader magazine, still steaming ahead offering you the best in model railroading year round.

FEATURES:

• Rod Stewart’s Layout: Travel to England to see Rod Stewart’s model railroad in its new home. Includes mentions of working with ITLA and CMR structures.
• MR&T Last Look: One last look at the MR&T before we had to tear it down for our move to the new offices.
• Upgrade a NWSL Milwaukee Road Prairie Steam Locomotive: New details, a new motor, and other upgrades make this locomotive meet its owner’s expectations. Plus, get tips for working with brass locomotives and how to get them to look and operate better.
• Scrap Load for Flat Cars: Lou Sassi shows how he made an eye-catching load for one of his On30 flatcars. The techniques could be applied to other scales as well.
• Hall of Fame Awards: We introduce the 12 members of the inaugural Model Railroader Hall of Fame.
• Interview with Rapido founder Jason Shron on the 20th anniversary of the company with video.