He has authored numerous authoritative SP freight car and
other modeling articles and writes a popular blog on model-
ing. He is extremely active in the SPH&TS, which he has served
as a board member and past president. In accepting the award,
Tony credited his long-time friend and fellow model railroader,
the late Richard Hendrickson, as a major influence in getting him
involved in the recording of railroad history. MRH extends its
congratulations to Tony Thompson, who is a frequent contribu-
tor to this magazine…
Stephen Priest named RMC editor
White River Publications has reorganized its editorial staff to
cover its own publications, including those recently acquired
from Carstens Publications. Stephen Priest has been appointed
editor of
Railroad Model Craftsman.
He was formerly the editor
of the National Model Railroad Association’s
NMRA Magazine.
Cinthia Priest has been appointed editor of
NMRA Magazine.
She was formerly editor of
Railroads Illustrated,
which has
been merged into Carstens’
Railfan & Railroad.
Steve Barry
will continue as editor of Railfan & Railroad. The books portion
of Carstens Publications, including the popular “On30 Narrow
Gauge Annual” and the “HOn3 Narrow Gauge Annual,” will con-
tinue under the direction of Chris Lane. The appointments were
announced by Kevin EuDaly, CEO of White River Publications…
NEW PRODUCTS FOR ALL SCALES
Doctor Ben
, aka Richard Bendever, is sell-
ing an updated edition of “Hot Glue Casting Techniques.”
The 16-page booklet describes how to economically
cast detail parts using a hot glue gun. Visit the web-
site for additional details, including ordering information.
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