John Vavra, whose Santa Fe Lines layout was featured in the December 2021 issue of Model Railroader, died on April 17, 2026. He was 72 years old. John’s 20 x 22-foot walk-in layout was set in northern ...

Q: With many of our old favorite railroad paint lines discontinued, I am wondering what Tamiya rattle-can colors are the best match for Santa Fe Red, Santa Fe Yellow, Santa Fe Blue, and SP Lark Dark ...