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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.

[Courtesy: Firecrown Media]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Firecrown is acquiring Kalmbach Media’s *Trains* and *Astronomy* media groups, significantly expanding its existing transportation media portfolio into the railroad and space sectors.
  • This strategic move leverages Firecrown's expertise, planning to invest in and enhance rail business coverage and foster collaboration between aviation and space editorial teams.
  • The acquisition also includes Kalmbach’s e-commerce operations, with plans to expand the rail hobby store and merge existing astronomy-related stores into a "space enthusiast superstore."
  • Firecrown is committed to retaining all Kalmbach editorial and content resources, establishing a new office in Wisconsin to support the acquired brands.
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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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