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Choose Your Hobby!

Do you love the drama and excitement of modern railroading? Do you enjoy the memories of mainline steam and famous passenger trains? Do you want to learn more about a dynamic industry that has been at the forefront of innovative transportation for the last 150 years? Are you a photographer looking for a challenge?

Each issue of Railfan & Railroad Magazine brings the best of contemporary railroading and a touch of nostalgia, all illustrated with the finest photography. Join us each month as we explore the busy mainlines and colorful shortlines throughout the United States and Canada.

Model railroading is a rewarding hobby that allows you to express your creativity in three dimensions. Create your own world with detailed scale models. From trains to track, scenic wonders to concrete canyons, you can recreate any era or region you can imagine. You may even choose to add the latest in digital command control technology... Anything is possible!

Railroad Model Craftsman Magazine is the magazine for model railroaders with a high interest in fine modeling accessible to all skill levels. Enjoy engaging features and inspiring photography month after month!

Choose Your Hobby - Railroad Model Craftsman

It was the development of flight in miniature that ultimately led to practical airplane designs. Nothing can match the thrill you get from building your own model aircraft and watching it take to the heavens as you skillfully control its flight. You are designer, pit crew and pilot.

Flying Models Magazine brings you the best in the model aviation hobby each month. All twelve issues are jam packed with the latest model designs and developments in the world of model airplanes. Each issue features the latest in model airplane construction and flying.

Looking for new ways to portray the drama and excitement of railroading, top photographers constantly look for new ways to challenge themselves. When creativity meets technical challenge, the result is astonishing.

Great Railroad Photography is a new annual publication from Carstens and the editors of Railfan & Railroad magazine containing great photo essays crossing the boundaries of photographic style and expression! Our authors and photosgraphers take a fresh look at railroading and share their excellent results with you in this exciting new annual!

From the Maine two-footers to the storied lines of Colorado, narrow gauge railroading has many attractions. Unique equipment, beautifully rugged terrain, and a certain charm that just can't be explained. Modelers looking for a special challenge are drawn to the world of narrow gauge for many reasons!

Carstens On30 Annual and HOn3 Annual are packed with tours of beautiful layouts, inspiring modeling features, and accurate and interesting information about the prototype. In-depth product reviews and inspiring features and photos are found in each issue.