Library - Magazine Articles About Model Railroad Manufacturers  

Category Description: The manufacturers behind the model railroading industry.

A Visit to Micro-Trains Line  
N Scale Railroading 2002-09/10 Kirk Reddie pg. 52 Scale:

Photos from a tour in the MT factory.

Champion Decal Co. Celebrates Their 50th Anniversary  
Model Railroader 1990-12 Jim Hediger pg. 140 Scale:

The history and a tour of the facilities of Champion Decal. Includes a side bar on how the decals are made.

From Stoves to ICEs: 130 years of Marklin  
Model Railroader 1992-05 Dennis Burnside pg. 90 Scale:

This article covers the history of the German Marklin company, and includes information about visiting the company in Goeppingen near Stuttgart, Germany.

Special Run Cars  
N-Scale 2000-09/10 Robert Hesselgrave pg. 60 Scale: N

This article is a quick guide to how to create your own custom cars by interacting with model manufacturers. The author talks about his club's experiences so far.

Train Set Gazette  
Railroad Model Craftsman 2009-01 pg. 66 Scale:

This special insert into the magazine lists various starter sets and information about how to get your first layout started. Various starter sets in N, HO, and O-27 are listed.


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