Are you reading model railroading magazines to stay current and learn more about this great hobby?
I find that reading current magazines helps me stay fresh with what’s new as well as picking up tidbits of useful info. I decided to check to see what’s available today and share it with you.
Since Amazon.com is a great source for books and other stuff (I’ve personally bought not only books but computer parts and even a replacement stylus for my PDA phone) I thought I’d look there. Since we’re communicating via the internet I figure Amazon.com is a good resource.
Here’s what I found (I’m not a proficient copywriter, so I’ll use their product descriptions along with my own comments):
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Model Railroader MagazineProduct Description Tips, projects, and photographs designed to help readers improve layouts and keep in touch with the hobby. This is the magazine I am most familiar with and the one I looked for first every time I got the itch to read about model railroading. |
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Classic Toy Trains MagazineProduct Description Provides information through articles and photographs on collecting and maintaining classic model trains. I picked up a copy of this magazine locally and found the articles useful. It was full of great photos to go with the articles. I also found the ads in this magazine more useful than those in Model Railroader magazine. |
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Model Railroad News MagazineProduct Description Model Railroad News brings you the best up to date model railroading information each and every month. It provides timely, in-depth coverage of new products, model railroading news, and includes highly regarded product reviews. I’m not familiar with this magazine but I’m including it in the list for your reference. |
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Model Railroad Craftsman MagazineProduct Description For the model railroad enthusiast, beginner and advanced collectors. Contains information on scale and toy trains, how-to, plans, layouts, new products, books, meets, and photos. I’m not familiar with this magazine but I’m including it in the list for your reference. |
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I noticed that all of these magazines were available for delivery to US addressess only, but I’m sure there are options available for those of you outside of the US.
Reading current model railroading magazines will help keep you up to date on the latest trends and products available.
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