Firecrown Model Railroader Magazine Great Model Railroads 2026

See the Best Layouts of the Year – All in One Special Issue!

Great Model Railroads 2026 features longtime Model Railroader contributor Gerry Leone’s most recent version of his famous Bona Vista model railroad, several features from contributing editor Lou Sassi, and modeling in HO, HOn3, and N scales.

Model Railroader’s popular special issue, Great Model Railroads, returns for 2026 with 9 all-new incredible layouts!

From sprawling basement empires to clever bookshelf-sized designs, this 84-page special issue is packed with nearly 90 photos, bonus how-to tips, and a full-color track plan for each layout story!

FEATURES:

• Gerry Leone’s latest version of his legendary Bona Vista
• Multiple stunning projects from Lou Sassi
• Ted Pamperin’s Mann’s Creek narrow gauge railroad
• Marc Pitanza’s inventive N scale bookshelf switching layout
• And much more!