Product Reviews
Enjoy our in-depth reviews of great new model railroading products in a variety of popular scales, presented by the Model Railroad News staff. Please contact Editor Tony Cook to have your product considered for review.
November 17, 2021
New Haven’s DEY-7 class SW1200
Chris Adams takes a look at Rapido Trains’ HO-scale New Haven SW1200 diesel switcher model.
September 12, 2021
Pittsburgh Rail History: Pittsburgh & Lake Erie in Allegheny County
Pittsburgh native Grier Kuehn takes a look at a new book about the P&LE and his hometown.
August 19, 2021
Early Amtrak Power
Walthers first FP7 release for its Proto line includes an early Amtrak prototype.
July 7, 2021
Now, That’s a Gondola! Arrowhead’s Amazing Railgon in HO
Lombard Hobbies has an exclusive D&RGW-patched Railgon release in HO scale from Arrowhead Models.
June 1, 2021
Rapido Trains delivers all-new HO-scale SW1200
The first group of HO-scale SW1200 diesel switcher models is now available from Rapido Trains
May 25, 2021
Atlas O delivers new run for Trainman 4750s
Atlas O delivers a new production of Pullman-Standard 4750 covered hopper models to its Trainman line.
May 21, 2021
Rocky Mountain Beer Run Lionel’s O-scale Coors Beer Car
Lionel’s recent O-scale Beer Car comes in several decorations, including Colorado’s famous Coors Beer.
May 14, 2021
Union Pacific Heritage Coil Cars: from The N Scale Enthusiast
June 2021’s Model Railroad News includes a look at a sought after collectible… The N Scale Enthusiast’s recent UP coil car set.
May 12, 2021
Modern Police Station from Walthers Cornerstone in HO scale
Walthers’ Cornerstone HO-scale Modern Police Station kit is a fun build and looks great.
May 7, 2021
CSX “Pride in Service” Special Liveries
June 2021’s Model Railroad News includes several CSX and its heritage roads models on display and reviewed.