loans used to launch the magazine. World War II introduced paper rationing, which dampened the growth of the Kalmbach Publishing Company. At the end of the war, MR's circulation was about 20,000. By 1950, MR's circulation had grown to more than 100,000, thanks in part to a boom in interest in model railroading. As of 2007, the magazine had a monthly paid circulation of more than 160,000. The magazine, and Kalmbach Publishing (now Kalmbach Media), celebrated its 85th anniversary in 2019. The magazine had to relocate 3 times, the original location was on 545 S. 84th Street (now a car wash) and later relocated to 1027 N. 7th Street (now part of Milwaukee Public Television and Milwaukee Area Technical College) and, in 1989, formally moved to 21027 Crossroads Circle in nearby Waukesha. Another thing Model Railroader has is their own railroad, the Milwaukee, Racine and Troy, is located on the second floor of the current offices and just celebrated its 45th anniversary since being built (the original was located on the 3rd floor of the old offices at 1027 N. 7th Street which was in operation from 1975 to 1989) Features Typical feature articles in each month's issue include: Layout tours - A layout story with a detailed track plan and behind-the-scenes modeling and construction tips. How-to projects - Tips and techniques for modeling scenery, structures, rolling stock, and electronics. Prototype information - Detailed drawings historical and technical information on how real railroads and lineside industries function. Track plans - Sample designs for model railroads the average hobbyist could build. Regular monthly columns and departments include: News and Products - Quick looks at new products available in the hobby. Railway Post Office - Letters from readers. Step-by-Step - Tackles a different project each month to help you build a better layout. Ask MR - Q&A about prototype railroading and model railroading. Also includes tips by readers. This department was created by merging workshop and Information Desk. DCC Corner - Get to know model train operation using Digital Command Control. Product reviews - A look at new models on the market and how well they perform. Trackside Photos - Inspirational photos featuring the work of fellow hobbyists. Trains of Thought - Every month model railroad expert Tony Koester looks at the philosophical side of model railroading. On Operation - How to reproduce prototype operations on a model railroad. N Scale Insight