- 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. Dremel Kitbashing Award - Co-sponsored by hobby tool manufacturer Dremel, is awarded to a hobbyist who completes a well-executed kitbashing project in any scale, using a variety of model building techniques. Dremel ended its support for the award in 2022, ending a 50-year run. Scratchbuilder's Workshop - (Formerly "Scratchbuilder's Corner") This regular monthly column was launched in 2002. 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." Walker retired from the column in 2019, and a number of authors contribute to the monthly Craftsman Workshop column in its place. Test Track - In-depth product reviews of new tools, models, and other equipment related to model railroading, compiled by associate editor Harry K. Wong. Editor's Notebook - News and editorial commentary by editor Otto Vondrak. Look Both Ways - Launched in 2014, this monthly column explores some of the philosophy and reason behind the construction of model railroads and the hobby experience as a whole, authored by Mike Schafer (editor of Passenger Train Journal) and modeler Bill Navigato. The last edition of this column was January 2021, when the authors announced their retirement. Collector Consist - Previously authored by Keith Wills, the column was reactivated in 2019 and is authored by Tony Cook, editor of HO Collector magazine. This quarterly column explores pioneering examples of scale model trains from the last fifty years. Company Photographer - This quarterly column was reactivated in 2019 to demonstrate various photography techniques as it applies to model railroading. Painting and Weathering - A new quarterly column launched in 2019 to demonstrate various methods of painting and weathering models. Branch Line on a Shelf - A new bi-monthly column launched in January 2022 where author Scott Thornton describes his process to build a model railroad utilizing a modern shallow shelf design. Notes External links Railroad Model Craftsman site Monthly magazines published in the United States Rail transport magazines published in the United States Magazines established in 1933 Rail transport modelling publications