• Our Annual Holiday Trainset Reviews by John Sipple, Editor:
• Train Set Reviews and Holiday Items - See Below for Details
• Lionel's Rocket Launcher & Minuteman Rolling Stock in O Scale
• USA Trains’ Holiday Cars in Large Scale
• Atlas’ SD35s in HO Scale
• Fairbanks-Morse’s Proto 2000 Erie Diesel Loco in N Scale
• Lionel’s Rock Island Locomotives & Set in O Scale
• Royal Blue Line - Book Review
• Ed Fulasz’s Gas Station Kit in HO Scale
• (Woodland Scenics' "Grand Valley" HO Scale layout on vacation)
• Straight Talk on DCC Column by Russ Boehm
• TAMR Column by Peter Maurath
• Train-Tech Forum Column by Dr. Danny Rittman
• Larger View Column by John Sipple
• S-Curves Column by Roy Hoffman
• plus lots of new product news and photos
Train Set Reviews - See below for individual details.
The December 2002 issue of Model Railroad News highlights Special Holiday Reviews of Model Train Sets in full color. See included sets further below and read this month's issue for all the details in time for your holiday shopping.
Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple
Lionel is currently re-issuing many of their classics, including their Rocket Launcher and Minuteman rolling stock and layout accessories. Blast into the past with this review which includes assembly, operation, and decoration details.
& Warbonnet Set in HO Scale
Review and photos by John Sipple
Read how Athearn’s goal to provide train sets which offer an entry point into the hobby has been realized by these sets. This review includes useful info on the prototype, power packs, track, and packaging.
Review and photos by John Sipple
Find out why this set, also available in two Christmas and two Pepsi sets, could be great for your Christmas tree and beyond. Get prototype info, detailing, track, power pack, and money saving advice all in this review.
Freight Hauler Set in HO Scale
Review and photos by John Sipple
Discover why Life-Like’s sets seem to be less about collecting and more about playing in this review which includes common features of both sets, and the differing details of each.
Review and photos by John Sipple
The Ro family and company wish you a Merry Christmas in an innovative way with their Wooden Ice Reefer, Candy Cane Syrup Tank Car, and Holiday Coal Hopper, all detailed in this review.
Review and photos by Stuart Thayer
Atlas has rolled out three versions of SD35s in HO; Standard, High-Short-Hood, and Passenger. Why is this exciting news for many HO modelers? Find out in this review which includes prototype information, as well as detailed model appearance and performance info.
Review and photos by John Sipple
Need a loco to pull your late forties to late fifties streamline passenger train? This may be just the ticket! Learn all about this locomotive from this review which includes prototype info, and the model’s appearance, and performance.
Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple
Imagine traveling in style and solve the mystery of the Real or Not-So-Real Golden Rocket, as you read this review. All the colorful details are included and highlighted with several color photos.
from The John Hopkins University Press
Book Review by John Sipple
Royal Blue Line is a history of the Classic B&O train that ran between Washington and New York. Read about the importance of passenger rail, past and present, in this thorough book review.
Review and photos by James Powell
A bubble-free hydrocal casting kit? Read about the quality, tips on assembly and detailing in this review.
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Share the Wealth by Jennifer Lindsay
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This month Russ introduces his friend, Don Yacovetta, satisfied Lenz owner..
e-mail Russ at dcc@modelrailroadnew.com
A Column by Peter Maurath
This month Peter covers the TAMR election and its members’ contribution to the TAMR and model railroading.
e-mail TAMR tamr@modelrailroadnews.com
visit TAMR www.tamr.org
Artificial Intelligence Railway System From Fiction to Science Part II
This month Danny concludes his discussion of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) subject and its impact our railway system, now and in the future
e-mail Danny at traintechforum@modelrailroadnews.com
Large Scale Clubs
This month John discusses several Large Scale Clubs and asks for your input.
e-mail John at Largerview@modelrailroadnews.com
The S Friendly Hobby Shop
This month Roy initiates the “S Friendly Hobby Shop” campaign. See how you can be involved.
e-mail Roy at Scurves@modelrailroadnews.com
Read all the letters that appear in our December 2002 issue.
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