Firecrown has acquired Kalmbach Media's *Trains* and *Astronomy* media groups, significantly expanding its existing transportation portfolio into the railroad and space sectors.
The acquisition includes numerous print magazines (e.g., *Trains*, *Astronomy*, *Model Railroader*), digital platforms, books, and associated e-commerce stores.
Firecrown plans significant investments to enhance content, including expanding business editorial coverage for rail (leveraging its FreightWaves model) and broadening space exploration content for *Astronomy* (collaborating with its *FLYING* brand).
The company will also integrate and expand the acquired e-commerce operations, merging Kalmbach's MyScienceShop.com with its previously acquired TheSpaceStore.com to create a "space enthusiast superstore."
I am thrilled that Firecrownis 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.
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