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February 2005 • Volume 11, Issue 2 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders • Happy Valentine's Day!
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• 2004 Naperville Show Highlights • Kato's GE AC4400CWs in N Scale • Märklin's US Digital Starter Set in HO Scale • Model Power's Semi-Streamlined 4-6-2 Pacific Locomotive in N Scale • Atlas O's FM Erie Built Units in O Scale • Broadway Limited Imports's 2-8-2 Steam Locomotives in HO Scale • Athearn's SD70MAC Diesel Locomotive in HO Scale • Atlas Model Railroad Co.'s General Electric Dash8-40C Diesel Locomotive in HO Scale • Charles Smiley Production's Milwaukee Road Scrapbook DVD Review • Editorial Online — Editorial by John Sipple • Larger View — A Column by John Sipple • Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) — A Column by Peter Maurath • Thinking of DCC — A Column by John Sipple • S Curves — A Column by Roy Hoffman |
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2004 Naperville Show Highlights Photos courtesy of Matt Kosic Sunshine Models sponsored their 11th Prototype Modelers Seminar in Naperville, IL October 28-31st, 2004. Read details about these three powerful days of modeling discovery in this month's issue of Model Railroad News, including recognition of those who won the "Best of" awards. |
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Kato's GE AC4400CWs in N Scale Review and photos by David Otte Kato USA has re-energized N Scale model railroaders' interest with their release of a 1:160 scale model of the AC4400CW diesel-electric locomotive in a variety of roadnames. Find out about the prototype, along with the model's operation, decoration, and accuracy in this cover story review. |
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Märklin's US Digital Starter Set in HO Scale Review and photos by David Otte Märklin has released an American Digital Starter Set in HO Scale. Learn about its track system, control system, train, and digital sound capabilities in this review to see if this set may be just the ticket to create an interest in model railroading for a child or adult in your life. Einsteigen und losfahren! |
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Model Power's Semi-Streamlined 4-6-2 Pacific Locomotive in N Scale Review and photos by John Sipple Model Power has added to its line of medium-sized steam locomotives with the introduction of a semi-streamlined 4-6-2 Pacific. Read details about streamlining a conventional steam locomotive, along with details about the model’s operation and appearance in this cover story review. |
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Atlas O's FM Erie Built Units in O Scale Review and photos by David Otte Atlas O has released FM Erie Built A and B Units in O Scale. If you desire a locomotive with power, luxury, and sleek speed for your post war layout, you may wish to read this “covered wagons” cover story review which includes details about the prototypes, in addition to the model’s operation, appearance, and special features. |
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Broadway Limited Imports 2-8-2 Steam Locomotives in HO Scale Review and photos by John Sipple Broadway Limited Imports Paragon series has released the popular USRA Light Mikado 2-8-2 Steam Locomotive in HO Scale, available with Quantum Sound and your choice of DC or DCC operation. Learn about the prototype, together with details about the model’s operation, appearance, and sound system in this cover story review. |
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Athearn's SD70MAC Diesel Locomotive in HO Scale Review by John Sipple and R. Dave Carr • Photos by John Sipple Athearn has added to its Genesis line with the SD70MAC diesel locomotive in HO Scale. See if this review makes you hungry for this Big Mac after reading tasty details about the prototype, the model’s appearance and operation, and controllable ditch lights. |
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Atlas Model Railroad Co.'s General Electric Dash8-40C Diesel Locomotive in HO Scale Review by R. Dave Carr • Photos by John Sipple Atlas Model Railroad Company has given modern era modelers the state-of-the-art Dash 8-40C they have longed for. Read about the prototype, along with many details about the model’s paint, lettering, detailing, operation, and DCC performance in this cover story review. |
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Charles Smiley Production's Milwaukee Road Scrapbook DVD Review Review by John Sipple Charles Smiley Productions has released The Milwaukee Road Scrapbook, a story about a very unusual railroad, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, & Pacific, known as the Milwaukee Road. Get more details in this review. |
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Editorial online
Click to read and respond to this month's Editorial e-mail Editor John Sipple at Editorial@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Larger View A Column by John Sipple Model Railroad Scales — Confusion in the Garden This month John dispels confusion over the terms “gauge” and “scale” and how they apply to model railroading. e-mail John at Largerview@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR)
A Column by Peter Maurath The Grafton and Greenbrier — by Guest Columnist Chris Burchett Guest Columnist Chris Burchett introduces Lin Young’s fabulous HO layout as a guide for future articles on the Grafton & Greenbrier. e-mail TAMR tamr@modelrailroadnews.com visit TAMR www.tamr.org |
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Thinking of DCC A Column by John Sipple Zero-Address DC: Is it coming or going? In this month’s Letters Section, John has included one on the topic of Zero-Address DC operation a DCC layout. He takes some space to study it more throughly here. e-mail John at dcc@modelrailroadnews.com |
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S-Curves A Column by Roy Hoffman S-News... Roy lists news and information of interest to S Scalers including decals, street lamps, track, narrow gauge, structures, events, and clubs in this month’s column. e-mail Roy at Scurves@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Letters online
Read all the letters that appear in our February 2005 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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