Model Railroader October 2026

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Bo Sis’ Pennsylvania RR Valley Division layout models western Pennsylvania in the early diesel era with a focus on heavy industrial switching, especially steel mills. Trackwork from Atlas, along with locomotives from Atlas, Bachmann, Bowser, and Kato, keep the railroad running.

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Brian Chapin’s Maine Central Mountain Division is an N scale layout based on a Model Railroader track-planning contest winner that’s set in the summer of the early 1960s. Built over three decks in a 13’-6” x 19’ space, the railroad features mountains, trees, water, bridges, and small towns.

Tim Garland, a Norfolk Southern engineer as well as freelance modeler, shows how he built the roster for his proto-freelanced Seaboard Central model railroad. Tim looks at the types of power needed, and where to find the models. His list includes models from Athearn, Atlas, Kato, and ScaleTrains.

Casey Dowling looks at some of the steps he took to turn his model railroad dream into reality, and offers tips such as turning a what-if railroad into a what is railroad, the importance of field trips, and the advantages of joining a club to accelerate your learning experience.

Gerry Lauchle was inspired by a photo of the Reading Co.’s Allison Hill Freight Station in Harrisburg, Pa., to build a diorama depicting the coming of the road rollers that would improve the roads around the commonwealth and set the stage for the end of railroad dominance.

John Armstrong explains how he adapts computer power supplies for his layout needs, and what to look for when buying them.

Model Railroader

Model Railroader October 2026

$8.99

Bo Sis’ Pennsylvania RR Valley Division layout models western Pennsylvania in the early diesel era with a focus on heavy industrial switching, especially steel mills. Trackwork from Atlas, along with locomotives from Atlas, Bachmann, Bowser, and Kato, keep the railroad running.

Other Can't Miss Stories:

Brian Chapin’s Maine Central Mountain Division is an N scale layout based on a Model Railroader track-planning contest winner that’s set in the summer of the early 1960s. Built over three decks in a 13’-6” x 19’ space, the railroad features mountains, trees, water, bridges, and small towns.

Tim Garland, a Norfolk Southern engineer as well as freelance modeler, shows how he built the roster for his proto-freelanced Seaboard Central model railroad. Tim looks at the types of power needed, and where to find the models. His list includes models from Athearn, Atlas, Kato, and ScaleTrains.

Casey Dowling looks at some of the steps he took to turn his model railroad dream into reality, and offers tips such as turning a what-if railroad into a what is railroad, the importance of field trips, and the advantages of joining a club to accelerate your learning experience.

Gerry Lauchle was inspired by a photo of the Reading Co.’s Allison Hill Freight Station in Harrisburg, Pa., to build a diorama depicting the coming of the road rollers that would improve the roads around the commonwealth and set the stage for the end of railroad dominance.

John Armstrong explains how he adapts computer power supplies for his layout needs, and what to look for when buying them.

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