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February 2004 • Volume 10, Issue 2 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders
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| Huge Locomotive and Rolling Stock Issue! • Reviews and News for Z through G Scale | ||
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The February 2004 issue features the following reviews & columns:
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• Atlas’s Thrall Articulated Auto Carrier in N Scale • Broadway Limited's 2-8-0 Steamer in On30 Scale • Athearn's New RTR SD50 Diesel Locomotive in HO Scale • Life-Like’s Proto 2000 Diesels in HO Scale • Märklin’s Set of Five 3-Bay Hoppers in Z Scale • Lionel's New 4-6-6-4 Challenger Steam Locomotive in HO Scale • Con-Cor International’s Budd Diner Cars in N Scale • Walthers’ New Streamlined Passenger Cars in HO Scale • Athearn’s Three New Diesels in HO Scale • Pere Marquette Historical Society’s Book Review • Charles Smiley’s New SP Vintage West and Milwaukee Road West DVDs • Aristo-Craft Trains Stainless Steel Track for Large Scale • Classic Metal Works’s Line of Autos in HO and N Scales • Thinking of DCC column by John Sipple • Larger View column by John Sipple • S-Curves column by Roy Hoffman • The TAMR column by Peter Maurath |
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Atlas’s Thrall Articulated Auto Carrier in N Scale Review and Photos by John Sipple Atlas has introduced its new line of N scale Articulated Auto Carriers. Read about the history of the prototype and transporting autos, along with details about this handsome model and its operation, all found in this month’s issue. |
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Broadway Limited's 2-8-0 Steamer in On30 Scale Review by Jeff Saxton • Photos by John Sipple Broadway Limited Imports has just introduced its first 1/48 scale American narrow gauge locomotive. Find out about the prototype, the model’s appearance, operation, sound system, and more in this review. |
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Athearn's New RTR SD50 in HO Scale Review by and Photos by Stuart R. Thayer Athearn’s newest creation in their Ready To Roll line is their EMD SD50 Diesel Locomotive. Discover details about the prototype, converting to DCC, and the model’s detailing. |
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Life-Like’s Proto 2000 Diesels in HO Scale Review by Dave Otte and John Sipple • Photos by John Sipple Life-Like has released two new diesel locomotives - the GP60 and the SD45. Learn about the prototypes, model details, their operation, and DCC installation, all in this review. |
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Märklin’s Set of Five 3-Bay Hoppers in Z Scale Review and Photos by John Sipple Märklin has released a set of individually numbered hoppers completely assembled and ready to go. This is a special set, produced in a one-time series, currently in the Pennsylvania roadname. Find about more about these tiny cars in this great review. |
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Lionel's New 4-6-6-4 Challenger Steam Locomotive in HO Scale Review and Photos by John Sipple Lionel has re-entered the HO scale market after an absence of more than 25 years with the release of their 4-6-6-4 Challenger Steam Locomotive. Learn about the prototype’s origins, the model’s appearance and performance, and enjoy the many large full-color photos of this impressive model in the center of this month’s issue. |
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Con-Cor Intl.’s Budd Diner Cars in N Scale Review and Photos by John Sipple Con-Cor has released five new dining cars. Find out about the railroads’ love/hate relationship with dining cars, along with these models' details, appearance, and performance. See if you will crave these cars for yourself after reading this review. |
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Walthers’ New Budd Dome Coaches in HO Scale Review and Photos by John Sipple Walthers has released a Budd Dome Coach, a Pullman-Standard 4-4-2 Sleeper, and a Pullman-Standard 6-6-4 Sleeper. Discover the history of these cars, along with details about each model, including their quality and operation in this month’s issue. |
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Athearn’s GP60M and B Diesels in HO Scale Review and Photos by John Sipple Athearn has released their GP60M and B Diesels, an AC4000CW Diesel, and a UP Licensed Diesel locomotive. Learn all about the prototypes, the models, their operation, DCC application, and more in this informative review. |
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Pere Marquette Historical Society's Book: Pere Marquette Passenger Car Pictorial Book Review by John Sipple Written by PMHS President Art Million, Pere Marquette Passenger Car Pictorial covers passenger cars from the 1880 orders of predecessor roads to the C&O cars of the 1950s. Find out why John says this book is a must-have for the Pere Marquette fan, as well as railroad historians, passenger enthusiasts, and avid modelers. |
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Charles Smiley’s New SP Vintage West and Milwaukee Road West DVDs Review by John Sipple Charles Smiley Presents has released SP Vintage West, and Milwaukee Road West in VHS and DVD format. Both of these titles will give you a look at railroads of the past from 1950 to 1978. If you enjoy vintage film, or model in this time era, this review and these titles may be of special interest to you. |
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Aristo-Craft Trains Stainless Steel Track for Large Scale Review and Photos by John Sipple Aristo-Craft Trains has released stainless steel track for the garden railroad world. Is stainless steel track the outdoor solution? Read about John’s experience with steel track on his Pine Belt Railway, along with his recommendations for joining rail, and maintaining stainless steel track. |
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Classic Metal Works 1967 Ford Sedan and 1978 Chevy in HO and N Scales Review by Bill Cawthon • Photos by John Sipple Classic Metal Works is making available to modelers a line of automobile models in both HO and N scales including a cab, Police car, a 1967 Ford custom 500 4-door sedan, and a 1978 Chevy Impala sedan. Find out about the quality, finish, and detailing of these autos now available for your layout. |
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Editorial online
Click to read and respond to this month's Editorial Trends for the New Year 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 A Three-Ring Circus This month John takes on three issues of interest to the DCC world. e-mail your comments to dcc@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Larger View A Column by John Sipple Going Stainless Steel John devotes this column to the actual process of installation of Aristo-Craft’s stainless steel rail, and all that he’s learned along the way. e-mail John at Largerview@modelrailroadnews.com |
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S-Curves A column by Roy Hoffman Some New Offerings For 2004 Read our lineup of new S scale passenger cars, structures, vehicles, traction, detail parts, and locomotives available now. e-mail Roy at Scurves@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) A Column by Peter Maurath Tools of the Trade Read about Peter's favorite tools, and tips for using them. e-mail TAMR tamr@modelrailroadnews.com visit TAMR www.tamr.org |
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Letters online
Read all the letters that appear in our February 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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