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April 2007 • Volume 13, Issue 4 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders
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| The April 2007 issue contains the following special features, reviews, and columns: | |
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• 1:87th Vehicles: Special Report |
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Special Features
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1:87th Vehicles: Special Report 2007 International Toy Fair Showcases Exciting New Vehicles Report and photos by Marc Schmidt The Nuremberg Toy Fair is the place to discover all the new and exciting models and toys that will be released throughout the year and 1:87th-scale vehicle models are no different. Special correspondent Marc Schmidt reports on some of the many impressive vehicles you can expect to see this year. Check out the special report in the April edition of Model Railroad News. |
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Reviews
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Model Power's 2-6-0 Mogul Steam Locomotive in N Scale Review and photos by Phil Scandura The original 2-6-0 can be traced back to 1852 hauling heavy freight on eastern railroads. Now, thanks to Model Power's introduction of the 2-6-0 Mogul, the N-scale community can add this strong puller to their own pikes. Get details about the prototype, along with information on DCC conversion, and the addition of the MC2 Two-function Micro Decoder from Train Control Systems in Phil’s review. |
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Walthers' Empire Builder Passenger Cars in HO Scale Review and photos by John Sipple • Assemby by R. Dave Carr Walthers has released cars three and four in their much-anticipated Great Northern Empire Builder train. This month John reviews the 60-Seat Coach and ACF Baggage-Mail car. Stay tuned for more in this series, in which John plans to review two new cars, every other month. |
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Roundhouse Trains' American-type 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive in HO Scale Review and photos by John Sipple Roundhouse Trains’ reintroduction of the old Roundhouse line is featuring old favorites with outstanding improvement to everything from details to motors to drives to power supply. Grab your own copy of the April edition and read all about this turn-of-the-century steam locomotive’s appearance, performance, and sounds in John’s review. |
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Model Power's U-29 Iron Ore Cars in HO Scale Review and photos by John Sipple The stubby U-29 with their out-thrusting wheels at each end, are the object of much affection for model railroaders. Model Power has introduced their own rendition of the cars as part of their Metal Train line. If you model the Missabe Range, or any ore-centered industry, this review is a must read, covering the history of Taconite, the U-29’s origins, and its performance. All this and more in the April edition of Model Railroad News. |
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Atlas O's Alco C628 in O Scale Review and photos by Dave Otte The Alco C628 represents the locomotive builder’s famous fight to get out of its number-three spot and was an early contender in the famous horsepower race. Hot on the heels of their O-gauge EMD SD40, Atlas O is adding the celebrated six-axle road locomotive for Alco-fans. Discover details about the prototype, along with this model’s unique appearance, cool sound effects, and performance in this month’s issue. |
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Fantasonics Engineering's Scale Magic CDs and PRICOM Design’s Magic Dream Player System Review and images by Pete Birdsong Fantasonic Engineering and PRICOM Design offer complementary background sound components, jointly marketing the former’s Scale Magic scratch-built sound tracks on CDs and Secure Digital cards and the latter’s Dream Player. Pete takes an in-depth look at these high quality products and shares his experience and offers some tips to help you synchronize sound, motion, and lighting into your layout. |
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All-Trol Products Inc.'s Complete Command Control Hand-held Transmitter Review and photos by John Sipple All-Trol Products Inc.’s Complete Command Control Hand-held Transmitter is a track-powered, radio-control product. John explains the fundamentals of CCC, shares his testing operation experience, and compares this concept to DCC throughout this April edition review. |
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Paper Creek Model Works' Randsburg Barbershop Kit in HO Scale Review and photos by Dick Foster Paper Creek Model Works has released their Randsburg Barbershop kit based on an Old West-style false front building that still stands in the town of Randsburg, California. Get details on the kit’s quality, appearance, and assembly, and discover for yourself what it is that makes this particular offering so unique. |
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Grandt Line Products' Valley Feed & Seed Kit in HO Scale Review and photos by Denis Dunning Grandt Line Products’ Valley Feed & Seed kit is based on an actual building located in Salina, Utah, adjacent to the D&RG tracks. Pick up the April edition of Model Railroad News to get Denis’ special tips on building and weathering this quaint little mercantile. |
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Dickie-Schuco's Post-World War II Vehicles in O Scale |
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Opinions
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Editorial online Click to read and respond to this month's Guest Editorial by Bill Cawthon e-mail Editor John Sipple at Editorial |
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Letters online
Read all the letters that appear in our April 2007 issue. |
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Columns
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At the Grade Crossing — A Column by Bill Cawthon Truck Facts and Auto Racks Stumped on how to fill your open auto racks? Bill takes a look at era-appropriate 1:87th-scale vehicles and offers some tips on which ones fit and which ones don’t in the April edition of MRN. e-mail Bill at Gradecrossing |
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Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) — A Column by Steven Goehring A Rural ALCO Oasis Steven recently took a railfanning trip with relatives on the Tioga Central Railroad, a volunteer-run operation in northern Pennsylvania. Check out this month’s column to learn more about the TCR and discover the incredible insight it offered him about railroads, railfanning, and America in general. e-mail TAMR tamr visit TAMR www.tamr.org |
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S-Curves For and About S-Gauge Model Railroading — A Column by Roy Hoffman Narrow-Gauge Modeling in S Narrow Gauge railroading is a growing pastime, especially in S-gauge. Roy discusses some of the latest happenings in 1:64 narrow-gauge modeling, and where to get more info about this unique niche of the hobby. e-mail Roy at Scurves |
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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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