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January 2005 • Volume 11, Issue 1 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders • Happy New Year!
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• Walthers' Pullman Troop Sleepers, ACF Kitchen Cars in HO Scale • Broadway Limited Imports' N&W Class H2A 3-Bay Hopper in HO Scale • Atlas O's Freight Car Roundup #2 in O Gauge • USA Trains’ 24,000 Gallon Tank Cars in Large (1:29) Scale • Intermountain Railway Co.’s “Pinnacle Series” Boxcars in HO Scale • NorthWest Short Line’s Replacement Wheels in Large (1:29) Scale • RAM Track's Sound Modules • Kahndog Publication’s P&LE’s Gondola Cars Book Review • Machines of Iron’s Rio Grande Zephyr DVD • Editorial Online — Editorial by John Sipple • Thinking of DCC — A Guest Column by Mike Acker • TrainTech Forum — A Column hosted by Dr. Danny Rittman • At the Grade Crossing — A column by Bill Cawthon • Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) — A Column by Peter Maurath |
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Walthers' Pullman Troop Sleepers, ACF Kitchen Cars in HO Scale Review by Larry E. Smith, MMR • Photos by Mark Beaty Walthers has produced Pullman Sleeper and Kitchen Cars for your World War II era layout. Read about the prototypes, along with the models details in this front page review to see if these cars are the ticket to move out your troops. |
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Broadway Limited Imports' N&W Class H2A 3-Bay Hopper in HO Scale Review and photos by Stuart R. Thayer Broadway Limited Imports has set a standard with their HO scale steam locomotives, just how well do their first release of HO freight cars measure up? Discover details about the prototype, along with the performance and appearance of the model in this cover story review. |
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Atlas O's Freight Car Roundup #2 in O Gauge Review and photos by David Otte Atlas O has released more classic rolling stock including a 50-ton War Emergency Hopper, the 50-foot PS-1 Double Door Boxcar, and a centered cupola NE-6 type Caboose. Find out about the prototypes, and all about these detailed models in this cover story review. |
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USA Trains’ 24,000 Gallon Tank Cars in Large (1:29) Scale Review and photos by John Sipple USA Trains has just received their first shipments of 24,000 gallon modern tank cars. Chances are if you model from the 1970s to the present, your layout could use a visit from these large, modern tank cars. Learn about their prototypes, along with the models details in this cover story review. |
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Intermountain Railway Co.’s “Pinnacle Series” Boxcars in HO Scale Review and photos by John Sipple Intermountain Railway Company has released 5,277 cubic foot boxcars in their “Pinnacle Series” which provides you with Intermountain quality, all assembled and ready to run. Get prototype information, along with the models appearance and operation in this cover story review. |
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NorthWest Short Line’s Replacement Wheels in Large (1:29) Scale Review and photos by John Sipple NorthWest Short Line has released #1 Gauge 1:29 Scale 40 inch/270 SS Wheels for the Aristo-Craft SD45. If your SD45 is hesitating, with flickering headlights, this review may help you get back up to speed with details about installation, operation, and more. |
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RAM Track's Sound Modules Review and photos by John Sipple RAM Track offers sound modules for models of all sorts, including their Large Scale Horn Module 73, Large Scale Diesel Sound Module 75, and Radio-control transmitter-receiver 76. If you are interested in adding sound to your locomotive, check out this review for details and advice from the experienced John Sipple. |
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Kahndog Publication’s P&LE’s Gondola Cars Written by Jerry Borzoch, Jack Polaritz, and Joe Sparico Book Review by John Sipple P&LE’s Gondola Cars is authored by three original members of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Historical Society, and contains information about modifications to the equipment, operating histories and the important role that gondolas played within steel manufacturing. Learn more about this book in John’s review. |
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Machines of Iron’s Rio Grande Zephyr DVD DVD Review by John Sipple Machines of Iron has rounded up a body of film shot between 1971 and 1983 when the Zephyr still ran the rails. This vintage footage was taken from the Zephyr in all seasons and weather conditions, as it wound its way through 28 tunnels climbing out of Denver along the Front Range to the 6.4 mile-long Moffat Tunnel, documenting all the famous mountain, canyon and desert locations along the way. Check out the review for screen shots and a sneek peek into the DVD. |
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Columns
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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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Thinking of DCC A Guest Column by Mike Acker Fear of DCC What is DCC to Mike? Find the answer, and how he overcame his fear in this guest column by Mike Acker. e-mail John/Mike at dcc@modelrailroadnews.com |
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TrainTech Forum A technical discussion for the not-so-technically minded Hosted by Dr. Danny Rittman Why Trains Crash: Part 3 — Train Brakes This month we present techntical faults starting with train brakes as reasons for train crashes. e-mail Danny at traintechforum@modelrailroadnews.com |
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At the Grade Crossing
A column by Bill Cawthon Cars and Trucks and Busses, Oh My! Bill discusses cars, trucks, and busses now available from six different companies to enhance your layout. e-mail Bill at Gradecrossing@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) A Column by Peter Maurath The 2004 Payne Awards Don't miss Peter's annual Payne Awards column to give credit where credit is due through a cheesy award show! 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 January 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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