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About: Rene Schweitzer

Rene Schweitzer is editor of Classic Toy Trains and has worked for Kalmbach Media for 28+ years. In addition to toy trains, she appreciates large-scale railroading, as she worked for Garden Railways for 20 years.

Posts by Rene Schweitzer:

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Preview October and November 2023 Garden Railways content

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New large scale products for September/October 2023

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Menards Cripple Creek Beam Pump

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A look at Menards 2023 Halloween village items

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Preview July and August 2023 Garden Railways content

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Preview Garden Railways May and June content

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Preview Model Railroader May and June content

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My favorite caboose: MR staff picks

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2023 National Garden Railway Convention is in Santa Clara

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Have questions about getting started in garden railroading? Start here.

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More toxic chemicals on model railroads of the past

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Garden railroading in the winter

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Split Jaw acquires stainless steel track product line

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Poisonous model railroad materials from history

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Western Pacific Italian Red Bean salad

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Meet Larry Burk

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Polar Express layout tips

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Northern Pacific’s Banana Nut Bread recipe

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Permanent garden railroads you can visit

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Hot Water Gingerbread Muffins

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