What's Happening In Model Railroading - July 2023 - Tony Cook & Scott Thornton

It's like Scott Thornton had just left the ATLP studio after joining Lonnie Bathurst to talk about the St. Louis RPM, and now he's back to talk to Tony Cook and Ray Arnott about Scenic & Weathering Techniques; the book he's edited and compiled as the first entry in the new Railroad Model Craftsman's Master Craftsman Series. Scott shares with us what went into creating this collaboration from of some of the best modelers on the planet and how the information shared can inspire you to take your modeling to the next level. Later, Tony tells us some of the latest news in the hobby, including announcements from ScaleTrains, Intermountain, Kato and more.

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