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Firecrown Media Grows Again with Addition of ‘Trains,’ ‘Astronomy’

The acquisition also includes 'Model Railroader,' 'Classic Toy Trains,' 'Classic Trains,' 'Garden Railways,' and Trains.com.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Firecrown has acquired Kalmbach Media's *Trains* and *Astronomy* media groups, expanding its existing transportation media portfolio into the railroad and space sectors.
  • The acquisition includes numerous media brands like *Trains*, *Model Railroader*, *Astronomy*, and their associated e-commerce operations.
  • Firecrown plans to significantly invest in editorial coverage for the new rail and space properties, leveraging synergies with its current brands, and will merge acquired e-commerce stores to create a "space enthusiast superstore" and an expanded hobby store.
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I am thrilled that Firecrown is expanding into the railroad and space media sectors by acquiring Kalmbach Media’s Trains and Astronomy media groups. This acquisition opens up exciting new possibilities for our company. 

The Kalmbach portfolio is highly synergistic with Firecrown. 

Craig Fuller

A pilot for more than three decades, Craig Fuller is owner and CEO of FLYING parent company Firecrown Media.

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