Category Description: The manufacturers behind the model railroading industry.
"T" is for Tiny
Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-03 pg. 82 Scale: T Author: Tom Knapp
This article introduces "T-scale", which is 1:450 (half the size of Z-scale). It is very popular in Japan, and growing in Europe, however, there are no distributors in the U.S. yet. Products sold by Eishindo are featured in the article.
A Tour of Scale Models Unlimited
Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-09 pg. 58 Scale: Author: Jack Burgess
The author visits the studios of this professional model building company.
A Visit to Micro-Trains Line
N Scale Railroading 2002-09/10 pg. 52 Scale: (none) Author: Kirk Reddie
Photos from a tour in the MT factory.
Champion Decal Co. Celebrates Their 50th Anniversary
Model Railroader 1990-12 pg. 140 Scale: (none) Author: Jim Hediger
The history and a tour of the facilities of Champion Decal. Includes a side bar on how the decals are made.
Crapola from the Cupola
O Scale Trains Magazine 01 March 2002 pg. 34 Scale: Author: John C. Smith
The owner of Pecos River Brass describes the ins and outs of the importing business.
Crapola from the Cupola
O Scale Trains Magazine 02 May 2002 pg. 38 Scale: Author: John C. Smith
The owner of Pecos River Brass talks about what it takes to become a brass importer.
From Stoves to ICEs: 130 years of Marklin
Model Railroader 1992-05 pg. 90 Scale: (none) Author: Dennis Burnside
This article covers the history of the German Marklin company, and includes information about visiting the company in Goeppingen near Stuttgart, Germany.
Richard "Dick" Truesdale And His Westside Model Company
Narrow Gauge And Short Line Gazette 2008-11/12 pg. 85 Scale: Author: Jim Vail
Jim visits with Dick to learn about his brass importing business and the extent of the hard labor he went through to dig a basement out under his house to build his layout there.
Shop Talk With Brian
Model Railroad News 2009-08 pg. 60 Scale: Author: Dick Foster
Dick interviews and spends a day with Brian Leppert of Tahoe Model Works. Includes photos of the man at work.
Special Run Cars
N-Scale 2000-09/10 pg. 60 Scale: N Author: Robert Hesselgrave
This article is a quick guide to how to create your own custom cars by interacting with model manufacturers. The author talks about his club's experiences so far.
Train Set Gazette
Railroad Model Craftsman 2009-01 pg. 66 Scale: Author: (none)
This special insert into the magazine lists various starter sets and information about how to get your first layout started. Various starter sets in N, HO, and O-27 are listed.