FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 3, 2026
White River Productions has announced that Chris Lane has been appointed as the next editor of Narrow Gauge & Short Line Gazette following the untimely passing of founding editor Bob Brown in January. Lane, a Colorado native, joined the Gazette staff in August 2025 as Associate Editor. A lifelong model railroader, author, draftsman, and photographer, he also serves as a board member of the Narrow Gauge Preservation Foundation.
Lane’s work has appeared in Railroad Model Craftsman, O Scale Trains, Railfan & Railroad, Gazette, Model Railroader, Colorado-Timetable, Model Railroading, and the MRIA Reporter. He has served as the editor since their debut of the On30 Annual in 2006, HOn3 Annual in 2009, and the Garden Trains Annual in 2020. In addition, Lane has edited several railroading books for White River Productions. He joined WRP in 2014 after stints with Carstens Publications, Model Railroading magazine and the Colorado-Timetable.
Editorial Team
Lane will head up the editorial team, and Sharon Olsen, long-time Gazette graphic artist will continue in that role. Article inquiries can be submitted electronically to editor@ngslgazette.com or by mail to 4786 S. Salida St., Aurora, CO. 80015-1942. All product samples for review should be directed to the above address. All advertising inquiries should be directed to Mike Lindsay by email at mlindsay@whiteriverproductions.com.
About Us
Founded by Bob and Irene Brown in 1975, Narrow Gauge & Short Line Gazette is dedicated covering short line and narrow gauge in both prototype and model form, The touchstone for craftsman modelers and railroad history experts since its inception, the Gazette has influenced generations of modelers and enthusiasts, focusing on the craft and skill of model building, obscure railroad history, and the fellowship of fine modelers. Produced bi-monthly since 1975, this publication has set the standard of excellence for 51 years. Headquartered in Bucklin, Mo., White River Productions was founded by Kevin EuDaly in 1992, and acquired the Gazette in 2016.
