What's Happening In Model Railroading - August 2026 - 2026 St. Louis RPM

What’s trending in the world of model railroading, and what were the standout moments at this year’s St. Louis Railroad Prototype Modelers (RPM) meet? In this episode, Ray Arnott is joined by Joe Markins from the Dajo Trains YouTube channel for a rapid-fire review of the latest model releases, including updates from Rapido, ScaleTrains, Tangent, Atlas, and more. Listeners are taken behind the scenes at the St. Louis RPM, where Ray connects with industry innovators and vendors like ABR Model Works, Scale Signs, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply, LogicRail, and Tully Models. They discuss new products, design insights, crowd-sourced innovation, and the unique benefits of connecting at live events.

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