Kalmbach Media Co. has named veteran editor and journalist Eric White as the new editor of MODEL RAILROADER, the nation’s largest-circulation magazine covering the model railroading hobby.
White succeeds Carl Swanson, who is moving to TRAINS Magazine, also published by Kalmbach Media.
White joined MR in 2014 as Associate Editor. A promotion to Senior Editor followed in 2020. He is looking forward to leading Kalmbach Media’s flagship magazine as it enters its 90th year of monthly publication.
More: https://www.trains.com/mrr/news-reviews/news/eric-white-named-model-railroader-magazine-editor/
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
Congratulations to Eric.
I have always enjoyed the articles he has written. I hope he leads the magazine into a "Model Railroading Is Fun" future.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Congratulations! I'm happy, also, to see that Kalmbach was able to back-fill Jim Wrinn's position from it's senior people without much difficulty, if not without some deep regret for Mr. Wrinn's untimely death. Life goes on apace.
Congratulations Eric,
Richard
This is good news. I was strongly considering not renewing, but this might be the boost MR needs. Someone needs to put the "Model" back in Model Railroader.
Chuck - Modeling in HO scale and anything narrow gauge
trwroute Someone needs to put the "Model" back in Model Railroader.
"Model" and "Fun" as well.
I know this an unusual criticism, but the magazine has been way to focused on making model trains look way too real, even with obvious digital enhancements.
From reading Eric's past articles, he seems to be very OK with models looking like models, and modelers having fun. This change could be very good for the magazine.
SeeYou190 trwroute Someone needs to put the "Model" back in Model Railroader. "Model" and "Fun" as well. I know this an unusual criticism, but the magazine has been way to focused on making model trains look way too real, even with obvious digital enhancements. From reading Eric's past articles, he seems to be very OK with models looking like models, and modelers having fun. This change could be very good for the magazine. -Kevin
Well said, Kevin! I agree 100%. I especially hate the overdone and overworked photos. Yuck!
SeeYou190I know this an unusual criticism, but the magazine has been way to focused on making model trains look way too real
-Matt
EDIT: And, wow, how rude of me... Congratulations to Eric and to both magazines for finding great editors to step up!
Returning to model railroading after 40 years and taking unconscionable liberties with the SP&S, Northern Pacific and Great Northern roads in the '40s and '50s.
Great news, Eric!
York1 John
Congratulations, Eric.
I'll echo the sentiments that MR needs to focus on model railroading as a fun hobby for everyone. There are dozens of websites, youtube channels, electronic magazines, social media platforms, etc. that focus on realism and fidelity to prototype. Not that there is anything wrong with that focus (as that is where I aspire to be) but I am a model railroader first and foremost to have fun. It is a hobby, a stress reliever, and something to share with both friends and beginners to the hobby.
Eric, congratulations on your appointment! You have your work cut out for you, but I look forward to seeing your positive influence on the magazine and the website.
Cheers!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Eric Congratulations
I met Eric in 2014 when he showed me around Kalmbach offices in Wisconsin.
Joe Staten Island West
It is a job that requires a 'thick skin' at times. A job that will not please everyone every time. A job that must please everyone some of the time. Have articles that cater for the new, some that think they know and something that we would like to achieve. Simple ideas can and do make great layouts. Do that and you are a winner. I wish you well.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Congratulation!
I noticed today that there are videos missing on the bridge build part of the thin branch series that was done back in 13'. Could they be uploade? Thanks