February 2001 Volume 7, Issue 2 The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders |
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Featured in this issue:
• Bachmann's Acela Express HO train set |
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Reviews |
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Bachmann’s Acela Express HO train set Review by Michael J. Pratt Photos by Mike Lindsay Have a need for speed? Ooh! Ah! Bachmann’s new Amtrak Acela Express has arrived right on schedule. This colorful front page review by Michael J. Pratt speeds your way with all the details on this brand new HO scale locomotive trainset, as well as extensive prototype information. |
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Life-Like’s N scale Alco FA1/FB1 Review by Michael J. Pratt Photos by Mike Lindsay Life-Like has introduced an N scale model of the American Locomotive Company’s FA1 and FB1. Available in several roadnames, this review of the Union Pacific locomotive features prototype info, as well as comments on shell detailing, paint, and performance of the new A and B unit set. |
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New Atlas Master GP38 Review by Michael J. Pratt Photos by Mike Lindsay Atlas has followed up their HO GP40 model with the EMD GP38. The model is available in several roadnames. This colorful review covers prototype info along with details of Atlas' new Dual Mode Decoder, and performance characteristics in standard DC model. |
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Travel’N’Trains Storage and Transport Case Review by Dr. John Hullman Photos by Mike Lindsay Have trains, will travel. Get carried away by Dr. John Hullman’s review of Travel’N’Trains’ first storage and transport case for N scale trains. See if this will make your trains’ traveling safe and sane. |
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Basic Train Engineer Review and photos by John Sipple Radio Control for Model Railroads of all Scales from Aristo-Craft Trains. Wish you could control your trains using a walkie talkie or cordless phone? Your wish has been granted. Find out how to go wireless in this thorough review by John Sipple. |
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Narrow Gauge Layouts from Green Frog Four Narrow Gauge Layouts; Modeling the Prototype video Review by Bill McKean Get inspired by this enthusiastic review by Bill McKean of Green Frog's Four Narrow Gauge Layouts; Modeling the Prototype video. |
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Club News |
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Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR)
In this month’s TAMR column, Jim Spavins discusses the benefits and advantages to becoming a member of the Teen Association of Model Railroaders. e-mail Jim tamr@modelrailroadnews.com visit TAMR www.tamr.org |
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Departments |
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Editorial
Click to read/respond to this month's Guest Editorial A New Day in Large Scale by John Sipple |
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S-Curves For and About S-Gauge Model Railroading by Roy Hoffman In this month’s S-Curves column, Roy Hoffman talks about what may be seen today on contemporary class 1 or shortline railroads, including many resources for our readers. |
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TrainTech Forum Hosted by Danny Rittman
This month, Danny Rittman explains one of the most interesting features of the digital system - the capability of performing full computer control of your entire layout operation at the click of a button. |
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Letters online
Read and respond to letters that appear in our February 2001 issue. We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions. We want to hear from you! Click on Letters |
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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. Send us your Event info. |
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