A freelance short line railroad modeled so well, you might have thought it was real.

It's time to take a look back at 2025 and review some of the headlines from the year that was with the Editor of Cowcatcher Magazine, Tim Blackwell.

It's hard to argue that 3D printing has played a major role in ushering in the Golden Era of model railroading that we're enjoying right now.

It's a pure joy to meet modelers from around the globe and explore their why.

So where exactly is the dispatcher?

The saying is "go big or go home", but Todd Treaster went small so he could go big in his home.

How do you prevent yourself from spending money on rolling stock you don't need?

While some will argue that model railroad season is 12 months long, it's hard to deny that,when the weather gets colder, activity in the hobby heats up.

His weathering and graffiti work has set the internet on fire and now you'll get to hear from the artist himself.

How does one build a solid foundation for an operations layout without even knowing?

If you're one of those who think the hobby is dying, have a listen to this podcast.

How does one create a model railroading story of their very own?

It's time for part three of our coverage of the 2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet in Greeley, Colorado. On this episode, we talk to Hank Stephens, Christopher Palmieri from Home Shops, Ken Zieska from Crossing Gate Podcast and Chris Palomarez from Intermountain Railway Co.

Put your prototype research to good use. That's what Matthew Freix is doing by contributing to the book Gateway Western - A Regional In Transitiion.

It's time for part two of our coverage of the 2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet in Greeley, Colorado. On this episode, we talk to Greg McComas, Bill Schneider from Rapido, Rick Bacon and Bob Stears from Roka. 

What would you do if you discovered a passion for operations well into your layout build?

Picturesque views, an amazing model railroad museum, a hotbed of top notch layouts and now an event bringing modelers together from both the prototype and freelance approaches - this is what the 2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet delivers.

Can the process of building the a big layout be the same as eating an elephant?