Who is CSS?

The Craftsman Structure Show is produced by a group of modelers who saw a need for a dedicated model railroad structure show.

Jimmy Deignan is the owner of CraftsmanKits.com, the leading retailer of hard to find sold out and rare craftsman kit structures. Jimmy is owns RailroadKits.com, a line of easy to build craftsman structure kits.

Doug Foscale is the owner of Fos Scale Models, a manufacturer of craftsman structure kits. Fos Scale Models also produces a series of instructional model railroad DVD’s.

Scott Mason is the owner of ScottyMason.com. Scott produces a series of instructional model railroad DVD’s and is also a manufacturer of craftsman structure kits.

Mike Rose is a pioneer in the hobby, elevating freight car weathering to new levels. He has authored countless articles on the subject in hobby magazines. Mike also operates his own model railroad website mrhobby.com

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What is the Craftsman Structure Show?

CSS is the only Model Railroad show exclusively for scale model structure builders and collectors. It’s purpose is to bring together enthusiastic modelers under one roof, as well as a selection of quality vendors and manufacturers. CSS also provides a venue for furthering scale modeling skills and techniques through clinics and workshops. Ultimately it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, art and an extremely gratifying hobby.


  1. •Show contests offer a challenging opportunity to share your work and compete for prizes.


  1. •See museum quality model displays and operating model railroads.


  1. •Three days of Standard Clinics, included with admission, taught by the best modelers in the hobby.


  1. •Premium Workshops offer you the opportunity to work in small groups of 20 in intensive three hour experience, learning from experienced and professional modelers such as Dave Frary, Brian Nolan, Dave Revelia, Doug Foscale & Mike Rose. (Optional $60 per workshop)


  1. •Visit the some of the finest model railroad layouts in the country; Dick Elwell’s Hoosac Valley, Bob Van Gelder’s South River & Millville, Jimmy Deignan’s Pennsy Middle Division & more.


  1. •Dozens of the best and well known manufacturers will be selling and displaying in our Vendor / Manufacturer Show.