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April 2004 • Volume 10, Issue 4 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders
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The April 2004 issue features the following reviews & columns:
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• Spielwarenmesse: The International Toy Fair — A Special Report by John Sipple • Bachmann’s Heisler Geared Steam Locomotive in Large (1:20.3) Scale • The Walthers Super Chief Series — Santa Fe 73-foot Baggage Car in HO Scale • Broadway Limited's USRA Heavy 2-8-2 Steam Locomotive in HO Scale • Life-Like’s Alco C424 Diesel Locomotive in N Scale • Lionel's New Disney Rolling Stock in O Scale • Aristo-Craft Trains GE Dash 9-44CW Diesel Locomotive in Large (1:29) Scale • Broadway Limited's Pennsylvania Railroad T-1 Steam Locomotive in HO Scale • Bachmann's 2-6-6-2 Steam Locomotive in HO Scale • Märklin's Complete Digital Control System, Part 2 for HO and DCC Scale • Con-Cor and Promotex's Highway Trucks in N Scale • The Hobby Gallery's Two Stall Enginehouse in HO Scale • Thinking of DCC — A Column Moderated by John Sipple • At the Grade Crossing — A Column by Bill Cawthon • Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) — A Column by Peter Maurath • S-Curves — A column by Roy Hoffman |
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Spielwarenmesse: The International Toy Fair A Special Report by John Sipple Get a glimpse of John Sipple's trip to the International Toy Fair held in Nurnberg, Germany February 9th. |
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Bachmann’s Heisler Geared Steam Locomotive in Large (1:20.3) Scale Review by Jeff Saxton • Photos by John Sipple Bachmann's Heisler is the final piece in the Big Three of geared steamers. Read about the prototype, the model rendition, and its operation and appearance, all in this review of a complicated and detailed model. |
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The Walthers Super Chief Series, No. 2 — Santa Fe 73-foot Baggage Car in HO Scale Special Multipart Review and Photos by John Sipple Part 2 of Walthers' Super Chief Series is the Santa Fe Baggage Car. Find out about the history of the prototype, the appearance, and operation of the model in the second installment of this series of reviews. |
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Broadway Limited's USRA Heavy 2-8-2 Steam Locomotive in HO Scale Review and photos by Stuart R. Thayer Get an introduction to the Powerhouse Classics Series from Broadway Limited in this review of their Heavy 2-8-2 Mikado locomotive. Learn about the prototypes, along with the interesting features of this new model including: sound, lights, and DCC. |
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Life-Like’s Alco C424 Diesel Locomotive in N Scale Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple The wonderful variety of diesel locomotives now available to N scalers has just increased with Life-Like's release of the American Locomotive Company's Century Series C424. Discover information about the prototypes, the Century Series, and the model's level of detail, decoration, and operation in this review. |
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Lionel's New Disney Rolling Stock in O Scale Review and photos by David Otte Following their release of the World of Disney Train Set, Lionel has released an assortment of new rolling stock including the Mickey & Minnie Handcar, a Speedboat Willie Flatcar, and a Toy Story Animated Gondola. Imagine what the magic of Disney can bring to your O Scale layout after reading this review. |
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Aristo-Craft Trains GE Dash 9-44CW Diesel Locomotive in Large (1:29) Scale Review and photos by John Sipple Aristo-Craft's new Dash-9 diesel locomotive has been eagerly awaited by Large Scalers. Dash to this month's issue to get the prototype info, the model's appearance, lighting, and operation details, all found in this review, along with an insight to the engineering by Team Aristo involved in bringing you this model. |
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Broadway Limited's Pennsylvania Railroad T-1 Steam Locomotive in HO Scale Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple Discover the similarities between Broadway Limited Imports and the great Pennsylvania Railroad in this interesting review which includes prototype background, the model's appearance, lights and sounds, and operation of this new steam locomotive. |
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Bachmann's 2-6-6-2 Steam Locomotive in HO Scale Review and photos by John Sipple Three versions of the 2-6-6-2 Steam Locomotives from Bachmann are reviewed for you with background prototype info, operation details, DCC installation, and sound and light details, all helping you enjoy your locos more. |
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Märklin's Complete Digital Control System, Part 2 for HO and DCC Scale Review and photos by David Otte Digital multi-train control! Learn all about it in Märklin Digital: A Complete Layout Control System - Part 2 of a 2-Part series on Märklin’s DCC System including the Control Unit, Transformer, and V200 1 Class Diesel Locomotive. |
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Con-Cor and Promotex's Highway Trucks in N Scale Review by Bill Cawthon • Photos by John Sipple More truck reviews! Con-Cor's Route 66 Trucks, Kenworth W900 Tractor with Moving Van, or with 45 foot Trailer, Promotex's Set of four Undecorated Trucks, including two Freightliner COEs, two Kenworth W900 Convention tractors, one elliptical tank trailer, one dry van, one stake-side flatbed, and one logging trailer are all reviewed here to keep you truckin'! |
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The Hobby Gallery's Two Stall Enginehouse in HO Scale Review and Photos by Rich Cobb This enginehouse is typical of those found throughout the country where a supply of cut stone was available. Discover if you would like to build this excellent kit for your small yard or branchline after reading about the model, along with instruction details in this review. |
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Columns
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Editorial online
Click to read and respond to this month's Editorial A Weak US Dollar by John Sipple e-mail Editor John Sipple at Editorial@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Thinking of DCC A Column Moderated by John Sipple Back At Work John gets back to work after nearly two weeks in Germany. Read about his experience converting three Bachmann 2-6-6-2 steamers to DCC. e-mail your comments to dcc@modelrailroadnews.com |
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At the Grade Crossing A Column by Bill Cawthon This month's column is dedicated to vehicle news from the International Toy Fair in Nuremburg, Germany held in Feburary. e-mail Bill Cawthon at Gradecrossing@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) A Column by Peter Maurath Destination: West Springfield 2004 Peter shares his experiences at the Amherst Railway Society Big Train Show held in West Springfield, MA in February. e-mail TAMR tamr@modelrailroadnews.com visit TAMR www.tamr.org |
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S-Curves A column by Roy Hoffman Some New Offerings For 2004 Roy shares many web sites dedicated to S Scale, along with info on American Flyer, Custom Painting, and more. e-mail Roy at Scurves@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Letters online
Read all the letters that appear in our April 2004 issue. |
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Events & Activities online
This monthly department is packed with plenty of model railroading events and activities. Make plans to attend one in your area. You’ll be glad you did. Read this month's Events, or send us your Event info. |
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