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Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine

History

Model Railroad Hobbyist is a monthly online magazine for model railroaders. From its beginning it has been offered online at no cost to readers. It was created by Joe Fugate in 2007/2008 with the first issue published in a quarterly format in January 2009. In 2010, as the volume of contributions grew, the magazine transitioned to a bi-monthly format, and in 2011, it transitioned to the current monthly format. It is advertiser supported.

Overview

Articles include visits to model railroads, how-to stories about specific subjects, and regular columns on a variety of topics including electronics and narrow gauge model railroads. Other model railroading subjects are covered as well, for example, a photo feature, Yes, it's a model, compiled by Don Hanley, showcases highly realistic images of model railroad scenes that rival photos of the real thing; winning articles entered in annual contests about constructing a layout for $500; and links to videos for some articles to better show the subject.

Regular columns

Publisher's Musings, editorial by publisher and editor Joe Fugate

Up the Creek, a how-to column by Charlie Comstock

News & Events, by Richard Bale and Jeff Shultz

Derailments, humor topics edited by the staff

External links

Online magazine http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/

Index to archived articles http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/magazine/index/rods_index_help

Video https://www.youtube.com/user/MRhobbyist