Cowcatcher Magazine

12/29/2025

We goofed! Our November/December and January/February issues incorrectly listed the date for January's Train Collectors Association/Lone Star Division Gulf Coast Winter Toy Train & Swap Meet. The meet is Jan. 3 in Pearland, TX. For more information, visit

Welcome to the Train Collectors Association Gulf Coast Chapter Home to Houston's Best Toy & Model Train Shows

11/19/2025

Micro-Trains Line Co., Inc. announced today that it has been acquired by Atlas Model Railroad Co. The deal includes “substantially all assets” of Micro-Trains Line Co., the Talent, OR-based manufacturer renowned for its precision N- and Z-scale model trains and couplers.

The transaction marks a significant expansion of Atlas’ manufacturing and product development capabilities, the company said in a press release. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

https://cowcatchermagazine.com/micro-trains-announces-atlas-model-railroad-co-has-acquired-its-assets-to-carry-on-companys-legacy/

11/19/2025

The all-new ScaleTrains HO SD7s are in.
https://www.scaletrains.com/ho-scale/ho-scale-locomotives/rivet-counter-ho-scale-emd-sd7.html

11/19/2025

The Cowcatcher's November/December 2025 issue is out! The HO Splitrock Mining Co. Railroad has a simple mission: Iron ore to the dock at Lake Superior until the boat is ready is ready to sail. This beautifully landscaped freelance layout captures the essence of mining railroading in Northern Minnesota Iron Range. www.cowcatchermagazine.com

07/24/2025

Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. confirmed today that the companies are engaged in advanced discussions regarding a potential business combination. There can be no assurances as to whether an agreement for a transaction will be reached or as to the terms of any such transaction.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern stated that they do not intend to make additional comments or provide an update on this matter unless and until they determine that disclosure is required or otherwise appropriate.

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