RMC vs. MR

[krump]

MR is more readily available in this community (several locations) so I continue to buy it. RMC is a treat for me. I enjoy both as quality mags... Not too familiar with any other model rr mags

[AggroJones]

I buy MR every month. It is like the standard. RMC, I scan through to see if each issue is worth buying.

[dehusman]

The one place RMC outshines MR is in prototype plans and information. RMC has way more quantity and depth on the prototype than MR. Always has. MR would publish a plan on a car or locomotive and a 3 paragraph explanation. RMC would publish a 2 part article, cover the variations and have 6 pages of documentation and detail. For example MR published a one or two page plan of a CNJ Northeastern caboose. RMC published a three part article covering every road that had NE cabooses, the variations between them , with pictures, rosters and plans for the various styles.

Dave H.

[Anonymous]

I like both and get both, I also subscribe to Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette. As far as MR and RMC are concerned, I have to say I feel both are excellent publications. They have slightly different focuses and methods and in the end I feel sort of augment each other. If your asking if I had to chose, I would go MR, hands down.

[Anonymous]

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[IRONROOSTER]

I buy both and have for 30 years. I like MR's focus on layouts and I feel RMC focuses more on the trains. All in all both very fine magazines - the two best general model railroading magazines on the market IMHO.
Enjoy
Paul

[Anonymous]

Greetings,

In your opinion which is the best magazine for you and why?

Railroad Model Craftsman or Model Railroader.

How is one better than the other?

Mark in Texas