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"An Important Announcement From O Gauge Railroading and Railroading In America Magazines.....We are joining forces to promote the O gauge hobby!  Each magazine will independently contribute articles and other content via guest authors and contributors which will appear in both OGR and RIAM magazine's print and digital editions.  In addition, there will be regular cross-postings on our social media sites with content of interest related to our hobby providing you with even more value and reading enjoyment!

Because the RIAM staff is very young and are contributing members of the OGR forum,  they bring a fresh and contemporary view to our hobby.  O Gauge Railroading Magazine is very excited about this new venture and proud to be associated with Railroading In America Magazine.  We look forward to their youthful contributions and perspectives on the O gauge hobby as well as the hobby in general.

Subscribe to both OGR and RIAM and you'll enjoy your hobby even more!  The entire staff of both magazines appreciate your support!"

Thanks!

Alan

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Hi all! My name is Max Harris and I work as the publisher and advertisement manager for Railroading In America Magazine. We are all really excited to move forward with this partnership! Thank you to OGR for making this operation a success and for all of the help they have provided. We hope you all enjoy our magazine! 

Thanks!!

Max Harris

Railroading in America Magazine Publisher and Adman

 

Hi guys!  I'm Evan Cihlar, the President and CEO of Railroading in America Magazine.  I'm very excited to partner with OGR magazine so we can continue enhancing the reading experience for OGR and RIAM.  I would like to thank everyone at OGR, especially Rich Melvin and Alan Arnold for their support and dedication to our magazine and making this partnership come true.  I would also like to thank everyone at our magazine: Garrett Monnin, Max Harris, Jonah Collins, Walker Wood, Adam Zappacosta, Clayton Cook, and Carlos Llamas for providing not only myself with a great opportunity, but everyone else in our magazine.  You guys truly are the best!  They are the ones that make our magazine what it is today... an awesome, railroad enthusiast written magazine that I am proud to tell anyone about.  I'm very excited for what this will bring to the O gauge hobby and the railroad industry in general!

 

Thanks for your support!!

Evan Cihlar

President and CEO of Railroading in America Magazine

www.railroadinginamerica.com/ogrmagazines

banjoflyer posted:

Is RIAM issued in both print and digital editions? I can't seem to figure it out from the RIAM website.

Mark

Yes.  Digital editions are $1 and printed copies range in prices.  I would recommend getting our BOGO offer, so you can get a great deal on Edition 5 and 7.  Edition 7 releases tomorrow.  Here is the BOGO DEAL!

If you don't want to place your order online, you can call our sales department at 888-204-0087.

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prrhorseshoecurve posted:

Well I NEVER herd of this magazine. Is this a digital only mag? Is there a geographic location they focus in on [like railpace for northeast RR's] or are they Nationwide like trains?

Hi there! Railroading In America is both a digital and print magazine. We are a relatively new company so it is understandable that you haven't heard of us, we are still trying to gain headway in the industry. We focus on all locations in the United States, as we have writers from New Mexico all the way to Northeastern Pennsylvania. We also focus on model railroads. Visit our website for more information, and let me know if you have any more questions!

www.railroadinginamerica.com

Evan Cihlar posted:
banjoflyer posted:

Is RIAM issued in both print and digital editions? I can't seem to figure it out from the RIAM website.

Mark

Yes.  Digital editions are $1 and printed copies range in prices.  I would recommend getting our BOGO offer, so you can get a great deal on Edition 5 and 7.  Edition 7 releases tomorrow.  Here is the BOGO DEAL!

If you don't want to place your order online, you can call our sales department at 888-204-0087.

Just took advantage of BOGO deal. Used PayPal. Very smooth checkout!  Can’t wait to get the magazines. 

ToledoEd posted:
Evan Cihlar posted:
banjoflyer posted:

Is RIAM issued in both print and digital editions? I can't seem to figure it out from the RIAM website.

Mark

Yes.  Digital editions are $1 and printed copies range in prices.  I would recommend getting our BOGO offer, so you can get a great deal on Edition 5 and 7.  Edition 7 releases tomorrow.  Here is the BOGO DEAL!

If you don't want to place your order online, you can call our sales department at 888-204-0087.

Just took advantage of BOGO deal. Used PayPal. Very smooth checkout!  Can’t wait to get the magazines. 

Thanks Ed!  We appreciate your support.  Edition 5 will arrive in a couple days and we'll send out your edition 7 copy when all of the other pre-orders are sent out.  Thanks again!

I just made my order.  Easy as pie!!

I am very excited about seeing what Evan, Garrett, Max, Jonah, Walker, Adam, Clayton, and Carlos are doing!  Any time I see young folks interested in trains and model trains, I want to give support.  Thank you Alan and Rich for working out this deal!  I think it is way bigger than any new catalog from any of the O gauge manufacturers by a long shot!

Mark Boyce posted:

I just made my order.  Easy as pie!!

I am very excited about seeing what Evan, Garrett, Max, Jonah, Walker, Adam, Clayton, and Carlos are doing!  Any time I see young folks interested in trains and model trains, I want to give support.  Thank you Alan and Rich for working out this deal!  I think it is way bigger than any new catalog from any of the O gauge manufacturers by a long shot!

Thank you for the compliments, Mark!  They are very much appreciated by everyone at the magazine.  It's been a long road of hard work and we are very excited to see what it holds for not only OGR and RIAM, but for our readers and OGR's readers.  Thanks again for your support and we hope you like what you'll find in your mailbox soon!

Mark Boyce posted:

I just made my order.  Easy as pie!!

I am very excited about seeing what Evan, Garrett, Max, Jonah, Walker, Adam, Clayton, and Carlos are doing!  Any time I see young folks interested in trains and model trains, I want to give support.  Thank you Alan and Rich for working out this deal!  I think it is way bigger than any new catalog from any of the O gauge manufacturers by a long shot!

Hi Mark! Thanks so much for the support! We appreciate the kind words and hope our magazines meet your expectations. I look forward to meeting you at York again!

Mark Boyce posted:

Wow, I got in on the BOGO in the nick of time!  I did a bit more perusing on your Web site!  You fellows are doing a fantastic job!  I'm looking forward to getting my first issue in the mail!!!

The Edition 5/7 BOGO ended, but the Edition 6/7 BOGO is still up for OGR forum members only!!  Thanks for the compliments again, Mark!!  It should be there in about three days.  Let us know what you think when you get it!

Evan Cihlar posted:
Mark Boyce posted:

Wow, I got in on the BOGO in the nick of time!  I did a bit more perusing on your Web site!  You fellows are doing a fantastic job!  I'm looking forward to getting my first issue in the mail!!!

The Edition 5/7 BOGO ended, but the Edition 6/7 BOGO is still up for OGR forum members only!!  Thanks for the compliments again, Mark!!  It should be there in about three days.  Let us know what you think when you get it!

I certainly will, Evan!  I’m looking forward to it!

 Thank you for explaining the BOGO for me!

Mark Boyce posted:
Evan Cihlar posted:
Mark Boyce posted:

Wow, I got in on the BOGO in the nick of time!  I did a bit more perusing on your Web site!  You fellows are doing a fantastic job!  I'm looking forward to getting my first issue in the mail!!!

The Edition 5/7 BOGO ended, but the Edition 6/7 BOGO is still up for OGR forum members only!!  Thanks for the compliments again, Mark!!  It should be there in about three days.  Let us know what you think when you get it!

I certainly will, Evan!  I’m looking forward to it!

 Thank you for explaining the BOGO for me!

 Not a problem!  Thanks for your support!

Dennis LaGrua posted:

Young folks should  be a welcome addition and may bring a new  perspective to the hobby. It may end up doubling the reporting effort of both magazines and the content of both model railroad publications should benefit. Best of luck on this new venture.

Thank you for the kind words Dennis!

Evan Cihlar posted:
Dominic Mazoch posted:

Any urge to merge?  Maybe one joint issue?

No urge to merge.  There will be articles from OGR staff in Railroading in America Magazine's editions, and articles from our organization in OGR's editions.

Sounds like a "winning arrangement" - best of both worlds - hope it all becomes a successful venture.

SURFLINER posted:
Evan Cihlar posted:
Dominic Mazoch posted:

Any urge to merge?  Maybe one joint issue?

No urge to merge.  There will be articles from OGR staff in Railroading in America Magazine's editions, and articles from our organization in OGR's editions.

Sounds like a "winning arrangement" - best of both worlds - hope it all becomes a successful venture.

Thank you Surfliner! 

jeremy ferrell posted:

Got my copy in the mail two days ago.  Pretty impressed and honestly a bit jealous.    Whish I would have had the focus and passion so early in life.   Look forward to seeing more.   Great job!

Glad you got it!  You'll be receiving your Edition 7 copy in just a few days.  They are scheduled to arrive by August 3.  Thanks for the compliments and we hope you enjoy Edition 7!

Congratulations to Evan, Max, and the entire staff of RIA. Alan and the OGR staff has a great history of attracting and plugging in young talent to the hobby media. They brought me on board to help with OGR social media when it was very young and through the help of Evan and his group I believe that area will continue to grow and expand in positive ways. 

The reality is that Evan and Max are the future of the hobby. I'm looking forward to seeing their involvement and impact in this hobby in the coming years. 

 

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Notch 6 posted:

Congratulations to Evan, Max, and the entire staff of RIA. Alan and the OGR staff has a great history of attracting and plugging in young talent to the hobby media. They brought me on board to help with OGR social media when it was very young and through the help of Evan and his group I believe that area will continue to grow and expand in positive ways. 

The reality is that Evan and Max are the future of the hobby. I'm looking forward to seeing their involvement and impact in this hobby in the coming years. 

 

Thanks so much Notch 6!  It means a lot to our whole staff.  Max and I could not have done it without the help of Garrett Monnin, Jonah Collins, Clayton Cook, Walker Wood, and Adam Zappacosta.  It's a team effort, not just two people.  Heck, we wouldn't even be around if it wasn't for them!

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Evan Cihlar posted:
Notch 6 posted:

Congratulations to Evan, Max, and the entire staff of RIA. Alan and the OGR staff has a great history of attracting and plugging in young talent to the hobby media. They brought me on board to help with OGR social media when it was very young and through the help of Evan and his group I believe that area will continue to grow and expand in positive ways. 

The reality is that Evan and Max are the future of the hobby. I'm looking forward to seeing their involvement and impact in this hobby in the coming years. 

 

Thanks so much Notch 6!  It means a lot to our whole staff.  Max and I could not have done it without the help of Garrett Monnin, Jonah Collins, Clayton Cook, Walker Wood, and Adam Zappacosta.  It's a team effort, not just two people.  Heck, we wouldn't even be around if it wasn't for them!

Derek, You hit the nail on the head!!!!!    We see so many times here on this forum, but on every forum, email list, show, or meet old guys ((I am including myself as an old guy; 50+ years in the hobby, considered a senior by the government)) lamenting that the hobby is dying.  I have never agreed that the hobby is dying.  The hobby as we old guys knew it is perhaps fading a bit.  The hobby is changing.  New niches are arising every year!   Rich and Alan are wise to see that OGR needs to embrace the new niches, as they are the future.

Evan, Max, Garrett, Jonah, Clayton, Walker, Adam, and Derek; you are really on the cutting edge of participating in and promoting the hobby!  I really enjoyed talking with Derek and Max at York!  For that matter, I really get a kick out of seeing the ideas that young folks come up with!  I wish I could come up with new, exciting, workable ideas! 

A big thank you to all of you young guns!!!  

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OGR PUBLISHER posted:

AND...to address what Mark said above, keep an eye on our December edition Publisher's Corner where I will be talking about our next generation and the RIAM crew in particular along with a detailed account of how OGR and RIAM joined forces....

Looking forward to it, Alan.  We'll also have something in one of our upcoming editions about our partnership as well.  I'm very excited for it all!

Mark Boyce posted:
Evan Cihlar posted:
Notch 6 posted:

Congratulations to Evan, Max, and the entire staff of RIA. Alan and the OGR staff has a great history of attracting and plugging in young talent to the hobby media. They brought me on board to help with OGR social media when it was very young and through the help of Evan and his group I believe that area will continue to grow and expand in positive ways. 

The reality is that Evan and Max are the future of the hobby. I'm looking forward to seeing their involvement and impact in this hobby in the coming years. 

 

Thanks so much Notch 6!  It means a lot to our whole staff.  Max and I could not have done it without the help of Garrett Monnin, Jonah Collins, Clayton Cook, Walker Wood, and Adam Zappacosta.  It's a team effort, not just two people.  Heck, we wouldn't even be around if it wasn't for them!

Derek, You hit the nail on the head!!!!!    We see so many times here on this forum, but on every forum, email list, show, or meet old guys ((I am including myself as an old guy; 50+ years in the hobby, considered a senior by the government)) lamenting that the hobby is dying.  I have never agreed that the hobby is dying.  The hobby as we old guys knew it is perhaps fading a bit.  The hobby is changing.  New niches are arising every year!   Rich and Alan are wise to see that OGR needs to embrace the new niches, as they are the future.

Evan, Max, Garrett, Jonah, Clayton, Walker, Adam, and Derek; you are really on the cutting edge of participating in and promoting the hobby!  I really enjoyed talking with you and Max at York!  For that matter, I really get a kick out of seeing the ideas that young folks come up with!  I wish I could come up with new, exciting, workable ideas! 

A big thank you to all of you young guns!!!  

We'll continue bringing you the best we can!  Just like our slogan, we'll continue bringing "Quality Magazines Written by Railroad Enthusiasts Since 2017."

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Evan Cihlar posted:
banjoflyer posted:

Is RIAM issued in both print and digital editions? I can't seem to figure it out from the RIAM website.

Mark

Yes.  Digital editions are $1 and printed copies range in prices.  I would recommend getting our BOGO offer, so you can get a great deal on Edition 5 and 7.  Edition 7 releases tomorrow.  Here is the BOGO DEAL!

If you don't want to place your order online, you can call our sales department at 888-204-0087.

Not sure ordering on-line is all that possible.  When I click on the BOGO DEAL! link, I get this.

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gunrunnerjohn posted:
Evan Cihlar posted:
banjoflyer posted:

Is RIAM issued in both print and digital editions? I can't seem to figure it out from the RIAM website.

Mark

Yes.  Digital editions are $1 and printed copies range in prices.  I would recommend getting our BOGO offer, so you can get a great deal on Edition 5 and 7.  Edition 7 releases tomorrow.  Here is the BOGO DEAL!

If you don't want to place your order online, you can call our sales department at 888-204-0087.

Not sure ordering on-line is all that possible.  When I click on the BOGO DEAL! link, I get this.

The Edition 5/7 BOGO is not available anymore, unfortunately.  You can get the exclusive OGR Forum Member BOGO of Editions 6 and 7 though!  Click here to order.

I received my first copy in the mail yesterday!  It was the one with the Western Maryland F3 #62 on the cover.  How fitting for me, as the Western Maryland is my favorite road.  I have an MTH Premier ProtoSound (PS1) F3 A-B-A set #51 and #52.  Very nice engines.  I plan to upgrade them to PS3 when I get time to install the kits.  

I have only started to read the magazine, but after flipping through the pages, I see many articles on great topics.  The photography and layout are great!  I'm looking forward to reading it all and receiving more issues.

Excellent job, gents!!!! 

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Mark Boyce posted:

I received my first copy in the mail yesterday!  It was the one with the Western Maryland F3 #52 on the cover.  How fitting for me, as the Western Maryland is my favorite road.  I have an MTH Premier ProtoSound (PS1) F3 A-B-A set #51 and #52.  Very nice engines.  I plan to upgrade them to PS3 when I get time to install the kits.  

I have only started to read the magazine, but after flipping through the pages, I see many articles on great topics.  The photography and layout are great!  I'm looking forward to reading it all and receiving more issues.

Excellent job, gents!!!! 

Glad you are happy Mark! Thanks for the feedback!

zoradt posted:

Alan and Evan,

Congratulations on putting this arrangement together.

I agree that this is great news, and that it has the potential of growing the hobby by attracting younger people.

I just ordered the 2 editions to check it out closer.

Keep up the good work.

Thank you for the kind works! We hope you enjoy!

tackindy posted:

Ordered the two digital editions I could see.  Thanks guys!  

There are more than two digital editions!  Editions 4-7 are offered in digital format.  You have to scroll through the product page located here to see all of the products.  Call our sales team or customer support team at 888-204-0087 if you have any questions!

Mark Boyce posted:

I received my first copy in the mail yesterday!  It was the one with the Western Maryland F3 #52 on the cover.  How fitting for me, as the Western Maryland is my favorite road.  I have an MTH Premier ProtoSound (PS1) F3 A-B-A set #51 and #52.  Very nice engines.  I plan to upgrade them to PS3 when I get time to install the kits.  

I have only started to read the magazine, but after flipping through the pages, I see many articles on great topics.  The photography and layout are great!  I'm looking forward to reading it all and receiving more issues.

Excellent job, gents!!!! 

Awesome, Mark!  Thanks for the compliments!!  Your Edition 7 copy will arrive next week, as we get our shipment in tomorrow!  Thank you for your support and compliments!

zoradt posted:

Alan and Evan,

Congratulations on putting this arrangement together.

I agree that this is great news, and that it has the potential of growing the hobby by attracting younger people.

I just ordered the 2 editions to check it out closer.

Keep up the good work.

Thank you!!  I could not have done it without the support of the whole OGR team, and our whole crew over at RIAM!  Thank you for supporting us!  We'll continue improving our work!  

Calico, I think you can find answers to your questions at the beginning of this topic.  I'll give the Cliff Notes version.  The magazine was just started last year by a group of young men who are avid railroad and model railroad fans, all in their teens.  They have done a superb job with this venture.  While they have mostly covered prototype railroading, both historic and current, they have also put in each issue an article or two from a modeling perspective.  Now they have teemed up with OGR, and will share some information, which we will have to stay tuned to see what comes of that.  I am very pleased with my the two issues I have purchased.  I suggest you go to the links Evan cited in his last message, and give it a try.

I just got back from my mailbox, and see that Sam (I refer to my postal delivery person as Sam whether it is the young man or young lady driving the delivery car) delivered a post card from Railroading in America magazine telling me a bit about the next edition to be sent out in September. ""Diesel locomotives, model railroading project, Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, exclusive story by Rich Melvin, and much more""

Mark Boyce posted:

Calico, I think you can find answers to your questions at the beginning of this topic.  I'll give the Cliff Notes version.  The magazine was just started last year by a group of young men who are avid railroad and model railroad fans, all in their teens.  They have done a superb job with this venture.  While they have mostly covered prototype railroading, both historic and current, they have also put in each issue an article or two from a modeling perspective.  Now they have teemed up with OGR, and will share some information, which we will have to stay tuned to see what comes of that.  I am very pleased with my the two issues I have purchased.  I suggest you go to the links Evan cited in his last message, and give it a try.

I just got back from my mailbox, and see that Sam (I refer to my postal delivery person as Sam whether it is the young man or young lady driving the delivery car) delivered a post card from Railroading in America magazine telling me a bit about the next edition to be sent out in September. ""Diesel locomotives, model railroading project, Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, exclusive story by Rich Melvin, and much more""

What he said 

rthomps posted:

Looks like an excellent, energetic magazine.  Just what I'm looking for.

Unfortunately, the web-site order page is a bit contrary today.  It likes to delete all & every item that I add to the Cart.

Have to try tomorrow.  

We're glad that it's what you're looking for!  Sorry for the inconvenience on our site today!  If you experience problems tomorrow, you can always call our customer support team at 888-204-0087 during business hours.  Sadly, we're closed right now!  If you send me a private message over the forum or an email to evancihlar@railroadinginamerica.net with your email address, I can set up free shipping for your troubles.

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