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January 2008 • Volume 14, Issue 1 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders
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• Deluxe Innovation's Maxi-Stack III, 5-Unit Articulated Cars, and Containers in N Scale • Walthers' F7A/B Diesel Locomotive Set in HO Scale • Mountain Model Imports' K-27 Locomotive in HOn3 • Custom Model Railroads' Six-Stall Roundhouse in HO Scale • Athearn's Santa Fe Train Station in HO Scale • Atlas Model Railroad Co.'s Hairpin-Style Fence in HO Scale • Woodland Scenics' Scenic Accents Scale Figures in HO Scale • Ricko Limited's Chrysler 300C SRT8s in HO Scale • Athearn's John Deere 5010 Tractor in HO and O Scale • Busch GmbH & Co.'s Smart Fortwo Coupe in HO Scale • KingMill Enterprises' Kit-O-Mat Structure Design Software for Windows and Macintosh • Scott Mason's Building Craftsman Structure Kits DVD • Charles Smiley Presents' Santa Fe Vintage West DVD • Atlas O's Twin Stack A & B Sets in O Scale • At the Grade Crossing —A Little Perspective On Scale • Thinking of DCC — Fighting Dirty Track with Capacitance • N-Depth — Model Railroading in 2008 • TAMR Teen Association of Model Railroaders — Take the Fast Train Out of Stress |
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Reviews
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Deluxe Innovation's Maxi-Stack III, 5-Unit Articulated Cars, and Corrugated Containers in N Scale Review and photos by Phil Scandura The new Gunderson Maxi-Stack III set from Deluxe Innovations is a fine example of modern day rolling stock for your modern layout. Read Phil’s review for prototype information and for details on these models’ appearance and performance in our January 2008 issue. |
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Walthers' F7A/B Diesel Locomotive Set in HO Scale Review by John Sipple with research support from Stephen Priest • Photos by John Sipple and Stephen Priest John Sipple and Stephen Priest have teamed up to review Walthers’ AB sets from ATSF and SP. Enjoy their joint project on the Santa Fe F7s and Espee F7s, which includes prototype info, as well as appearance, operation, sound, DCC, and lighting details. |
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Mountain Model Imports' K-27 Locomotive in HOn3 Review and photos by David Otte Mountain Model Imports has brought their experience making brass models to the Ready-to-Run world of model railroading with their first release: the famous Rio Grande 2-8-2 narrow gauge locomotive. Discover details about D&RGW’s first narrow gauge Mikados, as well as how Mountain Model Imports’ Mudhen, fared in David’s initial test runs. |
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Custom Model Railroads' Six-Stall Roundhouse in HO Scale Review and photos by Denis Dunning Custom Model Railroads produces an HO-scale laser-cut six-stall roundhouse in a non-traditional medium: acrylic. Benefit from Denis’ experience using this material for the first time as he constructs the unique structure, which has the flexibility to be built to differing lengths to suit the individual builder. Plus, get some helpful tips from the manufacturer at the end of this review. |
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Athearn's Santa Fe Train Station in HO Scale Review and photos by Stephen Priest Athearn has released an HO-scale model of the Santa Fe County seat depot, which is typical of depots found in many Midwest towns. Learn about Stephen’s involvement in producing this complex cold cast resin structure, how it measures up to the prototype, and check out the many photos on this special center-spread review. |
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Atlas Model Railroad Co.'s Hairpin-Style Fence in HO Scale Review and photos by Dick Foster Atlas' Hairpin Fence is a simple kit to assemble, but it adds important details around stations, sidings, many industrial sites, and of course, serves to set off the ritzy suburban neighborhoods on your layout. Get building and painting tips from Dick’s review. |
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Woodland Scenics' Scenic Accents Scale Figures in HO Scale Review and photos by V. S. Roseman Woodland Scenics has released two figure sets, Rail Workers, and Masonry Figures in HO; also available in N, S, O, and G Scale. Check out Victor’s review and find out where these figures could add important points of interest to your layout. |
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Ricko Limited's Chrysler 300C SRT8s in HO Scale Review and photos by Wayne Calder Ricko Limited's HO replica of the high-performance 300C SRT8 model really captures the Hemi-powered sedan’s aggressive styling of one of Chrysler’s best-selling large cars in America. See why Wayne suggests you have at least one in every available color on your layout. |
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Athearn's John Deere 5010 Tractor in HO and O Scale Review and photos by Bill Cawthon Athearn’s new diecast version of the 5010 John Deere Tractor is now available at your favorite hobby store. Get prototype info, as well as details on these models’ appearance to see where these tractors could find a home on your mid-1960s to present day layout. |
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Busch GmbH & Co.'s Smart Fortwo Coupe in HO Scale Review and photos by Bill Cawthon The newest Smart comes in Busch’s top-of-the-line CMD trim (“chrome, metallic paint, and details”). Get all the details on this two-seater tiny commuter car from Mercedes-Benz, as well as some interesting tidbits about its real-life counterpart, in Bill’s review. |
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KingMill Enterprises' Kit-O-Mat Structure Design Software for Windows and Macintosh Review, model, and photos by Phil Scandura KingMill’s Kit-O-Mat is a structure design software package and laser-cutting service for model railroaders that lets you design the structures you want while leaving the laser cutting to KingMill. Find out about installation requirements, the ordering process, building your project, and suggested improvements to the company that would make your life easier. |
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Scott Mason's Building Craftsman Structure Kits DVD Review by Larry E. Smith, MMR Scott Mason presents methods for finishing various surfaces, some of which are included in the subject kit and others that aren’t, in his Building Craftsman Structure Kits with Scott Mason, Vol. 2 DVD. Find out from Larry what you can expect to learn from this How-To video. |
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Charles Smiley Presents' Santa Fe Vintage West DVD Review by John Sipple Charles Smiley takes you from the final days of steam after World War II up to around 1993 when the final form of the Santa Fe had been established — in 94 minutes. John sums the video up in about 10 minutes. If a fan of the Santa Fe, you won’t want to miss this review. DVD available from www.trainmovies.com |
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Atlas O's Twin Stack A & B Sets in O Scale Review and photos by David Otte David’s favorite release in Atlas O’s Master Series is their historically significant Twin-Stack articulated intermodal cars. Find out why in his review, which covers the Master Series’ Twin Stack articulated sets, Trainman Series’ revenue freight cars, and Industrial Rail Series of 3-rail plastic-bodied freight cars. |
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Opinions
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Editorial online Click to read and respond to this month's editorial Annual Projections by John Sipple e-mail John at Editorial |
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Letters online
Read all the letters that appear in our January 2008 issue. |
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Columns
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At the Grade Crossing — A Column by Bill Cawthon A Little Perspective On Scale Bill shares some of his favorite HO-scale vehicles from 2007 and hints at what is to come in 2008 this month, which marks the fourth anniversary of this popular column’s appearance in Model Railroad News. e-mail Bill at Gradecrossing |
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Thinking of DCC — A Column by John Sipple Fighting Dirty Track with Capacitance This month John takes on the bane of every modeler’s existence: Dirty Track and how a young man named Michael Faraday born in London in the year 1791 laid the groundwork for the very technology that allows modelers to operate their railroads, despite the grime on the rails. e-mail John at dcc |
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N-Depth — A Column by Phil Scandura Model Railroading in 2008 Phil Scandura shares the promises he’s made to himself and offers some predictions for N-scale modelers this year before opening the floor for you to share your thoughts on the future of N-scale railroading. e-mail Phil |
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Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) — A Column by Steven Goehring Take the Fast Train Out of Stress Steven shares the impact model railroading has on his life and how running trains helps him cope with daily stress in this month’s column. e-mail TAMR tamr visit TAMR www.tamr.org |
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