Magazine Sections
Safety Valve - A column of letters submitted to the editors by the readers of RMC expressing opinions about or sharing news related to features published in the magazine. Printined on a space-available basis.
Dispatcher's Report - This section features announcements from various hobby manufacturers of new model railroading products available. Descriptions are brief and contain contact information for the manufacturer or their representative.
Railbooks - Various new books and recordings related to the world of railroading and scale models are reviewed in-depth by the editors and other authors.
Timetable - A listing of model railroad related events taking place around the country, submitted by readers, and published on a space-available basis.
Perspective - This is an editorial spread that usually examines an aspect of the real railroading world and how the experience can be recreated in model form.
Features - The main part of the magazine is dedicated to the features. The subjects can range from a tour of a model railroad; to historical research related to a structure, piece of equipment, or entire railroad line; to the construction, painting, and detailing of a scale model.
Scratchbuilder's Corner - This has been a regular monthly feature of RMC for the last several years. Each month, veteran model builder Bob Walker discusses tips, techniques, and philosophy related to the construction of scale models from scratch, otherwise known as "scratchbuilding."
Test Track - In-depth product reviews of new tools, models, and other equipment related to model railroading.
Collector's Consist - A look back at the history of toy trains and model railroad manufacturers from the last 100 years, by Keith Wills.
Editor's Notebook - News and editorial commentary by RMC editor Bill Schaumburg and many guest authors.
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