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The August 2003 issue features the following reviews & columns: • Aristo-Craft Trains' Alco FA-FB-FA Locomotive Set, Ltd. Edition in Large Scale • Märklin/Trix's 4-8-8-4 Steam Locomotive, UP in HO Scale • Bachmann's Spectrum Series RTR 4-6-0 Ten-Wheelers in HO Scale • Digitrax's DCC Conversion Locomotive Supplies in HO Scale • Aztec's Predator Track Cleaning Car in N Scale • Athearn's Ford "C" Tractor, Trailers in HO Scale • Blair Line’s Dairy King Drive-In Kit in HO Scale • Indiana University Press's Travel by Train: The American Railroad Poster, 1870 to 1950 by Michael E. Zega • Golden Rail Video's Canyon Rail Steam Celebration • Welcome to Camp DCC by John Sipple • TAMR Column by Peter Maurath • Larger View Column by John Sipple • S Curves Column by Roy Hoffman |
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Aristo-Craft Trains' Alco FA-FB-FA Locomotive Set, Ltd. Edition in Large Scale Review and photos by John Sipple Five feet three inches of good-looking muscle is headed your way with a quieter drive and lowered car bodies. Get prototype info, with the model’s appearance, and operation details in this colorful front page review. |
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Märklin/Trix's 4-8-8-4 Steam Locomotive, UP in HO Scale Review and Photos by John Sipple Big Boy Number 4015 rides the rails again, this time with sound and DCC. Get this new steam locomotive’s appearance, operation, DCC functions, and sound details all chuffing your way in this month's issue. |
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Bachmann's Spectrum Series RTR 4-6-0 Ten-Wheelers in HO Scale Review and Photos by John Sipple Bachmann is making available its HO scale Spectrum Ten-Wheelers in a variety of roadnames and two different versions. Discover prototype info, detailing, running characteristics, and more. |
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Digitrax's DCC Conversion Locomotive Supplies in HO Scale Review and Photos by John Sipple Find out how a solder-free process makes Athearn conversions a breeze in this review which includes installation, driving a DCC Athearn, and Loco-by-Loco outcomes. |
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Aztec's Predator Track Cleaning Car in N Scale Review and Photos by John Sipple Find out how to keep your tracks clean and dry with Aztec’s Predator Track Cleaning Car in this review. |
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Athearn's Ford "C" Tractor, Trailers in HO Scale Review by Bill Cawthon • Photos by John Sipple Athearn plunges into motor freight with its Ford “C” Tractor, Ford “C” with 28-foot Rib-Side Wedge Trailer, Ford “C” with 28-foot Wedge Trailer, and 28-foot Wedge Trailers w/Dolly. If you need to move some freight on your layout, this review may be of special interest to you. |
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Blair Line’s Dairy King Drive-In Kit in HO Scale Review and Photos by Rich Cobb Get step by step advice on assembling this vintage drive-in restaurant based on popular 1940s architecture in this detailed kit review. |
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Indiana University Press's Travel by Train: The American Railroad Poster, 1870 to 1950 by Michael E. Zega Book Review by John Sipple Beginning around 1870, the railroads of North America began to court the traveler through posters. See how these posters reflect the times in which they were created and more in this book review which includes pictures of three colorful posters from the book. |
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Golden Rail Video's Canyon Rail Steam Celebration Video Review by John Sipple This is the official video celebration of the National Railroad Historical Society’s 62nd convention in 2002. Journey along with the Santa Fe 3751 from Southern California to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Experience action runbys, private cab rides, and more. |
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Editorial
Click to read and respond to this month's Editorial History and Model Railroading by John Sipple e-mail Editor John Sipple at Editorial@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Thinking of DCC Column Moderated by John Sipple Welcome to Camp DCC This month John welcomes you to camp, and compares the summer camp cabin experience to choosing DCC products. e-mail your comments to dcc@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) A Column by Peter Maurath Railroad Archeology This month Peter finds himself delving into a new area of railfan exploration, abandoned right-of-ways, or railroad archeology. e-mail TAMR tamr@modelrailroadnews.com visit TAMR www.tamr.org |
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Larger View A Column by John Sipple By-The-Numbers Revisited |
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S-Curves A column by Roy Hoffman New S-Gauge Goodies... This month Roy lists new locomotives, structures, rolling stock, and brass goodies in S-Gauge, and where you can find them. e-mail Roy at Scurves@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Letters online
Read all the letters that appear in our August 2003 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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Archives - Back Issues
Click to see the main contents of Model Railroad News' past issues: Archives and information on how to order back issues. |
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