January 2001 Volume 7, Issue 1 The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders
	The January, 2001 issue of Model Railroad News features Product Reviews & Announcements of new items from nearly 60 manufacturers. Here are some highlights: • Special Coverage of the 2000 National Model and Hobby Show - Part Two • Locomotive & Rolling Stock reviews • Structures & Scenery; Book reviews • Track, Accessories & Electronics • Tools, Finishing & Detail Products • New product coverage; news briefs • Train Tech Forum, hosted by Danny Rittman • Teen Association of Model Railroaders Column by Jim Spavins • New Dealer Directory
Reviews
	National Model and Hobby Show 2000 Part Two Read this month's issue to see some more of the new products announced at the National Model and Hobby Show 2000 held last October in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont. Special Show Coverage, Part Two reported by Michael J. Pratt Photos by Stuart R. Thayer and Michael J. Pratt
	Life-Like’s Proto 1000 Fairbanks Morse Erie Builts Review by Michael J. Pratt Photos by Mike Lindsay Get all the details, inside and out, on Life-Like’s Proto 1000 Erie Built HO locomotive, in our first front page review of the new year.
	Hartland’s “Mini” Series Review and photos by Jeff Saxton The Large Scale “Mighty Mack” Locomotive, as well as various cars in kit and Ready to Run format are featured in this full color review. Find out why this entry level series is perfect for kids and kitbashers.
	Atlas O’s new Extended Vision Caboose Review by David Otte Photos by Jeff Saxton Looking for a detailed, modern era, O Scale Extended Vision Caboose? Find out if this is the one for you in this colorful review.
	Lightworks USA by Miller Engineering Review by Dr. John Hullman Photos by Mike Lindsay Need cool lights to draw attention to a special model? Find out how to give night scenes an authentic look with signs from Miller Engineering.
Staufer’s Power Series Review by David Otte and Jeff Saxton • New York Central’s Later Power • B&O Power • New Haven Power Old, but new to you? A must for your library? Check out this review to see why these books are highly recommended for those of you with Northeastern railroad layouts.
Club News
	Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) In this month’s TAMR column, Jim Spavins gives good advice to those who are planning to get started on their very first layout. e-mail Jim tamr@modelrailroadnews.com visit TAMR www.tamr.org
Departments
	Editorial Click to read/respond to this month's Editorial A modeling odyssey by Michael J. Pratt
	TrainTech Forum Hosted by Danny Rittman This month’s installment concludes our introductory discussion on the digital system, as well as introduces a few DCC system manufacturers. It also covers a brief discussion of the history and development of DCC, as well as the involvement of the NMRA.
	Letters online Read and respond to letters that appear in our January 2001 issue. We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions. We want to hear from you! Click on Letters
	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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