I will take the opportunity to toot my own horn a bit here, and mention that my model version of the S&NY is featured in the May 2024 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman:
It’s always a kick to see the products of one’s labors in print, but I was truly stunned to see one of my photos on the cover! I first received a subscription to RMC as a Christmas present when I was 11 years old, and the December 1972 issue was rolled in my stocking. Had someone told me over half a century ago that one day my railroad would grace the cover, I would have dismissed that as crazy talk, yet here we are…
It was a fun project, though getting acceptable photos of the layout was a bit more work than I expected. Working with RMC editor Otto Vondrak, it was also fascinating to get a glimpse of how the magazine is put together every month, dealing with deadlines, editorial standards, and page space.
Most subscribers will have gotten their issues by now, and retail copies should be available soon if anyone is interested in checking it out.
Now that I’ve got a little experience at this process, sharing future progress on the model S&NY in print might come a bit easier. We’ll see…
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