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July 2001 • Volume 7, Issue 7 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders |
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Featured in this issue: • USA's Intermodal Container Car |
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Reviews |
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USA's Intermodal Container Car #R17110 in G (1:29)
Review and photos by John Sipple Need a 1:29 scale, Gunderson Husky-Stack, Standalone Intermodal Container Car for your Railroad and Truck Empire? Get extensive prototype information, model details, and operation results from John Sipple’s front page review of USA’s Intermodal Container Car. |
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Athearn's 4-6-2 Light Pacific in HO
Review by Michael J. Pratt Excitement in HO: the USRA Light Pacific 4-6-2 Steam locomotive from Athearn. Michael’s front page review covers the history of the prototype as well as details and performance of this new HO steam locomotive for Athearn’s Genesis line. |
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Atlas' N scale B23-7 loco in N scale
Review by Michael J. Pratt Atlas’ newest N scale General Electric B23-7 diesel locomotive is reviewed covering the B23-7’s history, detailing, paint and operation, with several color photos highlighting its features. Find out why Michael says Atlas is remaining one tough act to follow in N scale. |
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Heimburger's West Side Pictorial by Mallory Hope Ferrell
Review by Jeff Saxton Are you a West Side Lumber Company, Shay, narrow gauger or logging railroad fan? Find out why Jeff says this pictorial book may give you a ready source of ideas and inspiration for your own personal modeling, and why it has to be on your shelf. |
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Club News |
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Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR)
Starting Over by Jim Spavins This month, Jim shares the advantages of starting over on his layout. e-mail Jim tamr@modelrailroadnews.com visit TAMR www.tamr.org |
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Departments |
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Editorial
Click to read/respond to this month's Editorial The Personal Touch by Michael J. Pratt, Managing Editor |
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New! Larger View column by John Sipple
New this month in Model Railroad News is Larger View. Get to know the author and former fourth grade teacher, John Sipple, and discover what was his catalyst for going into Large Scale. e-mail John at Largerview@modelrailroadnews.com |
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TrainTech Forum A technical discussion for the not-so-technically minded - Hosted by Danny Rittman
This month Danny presents interesting information about DCC, including what to do before you buy a decoder, and why decoder testing is a good idea. e-mail Danny at traintechforum@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Letters online
Read and respond to letters that appeared in our June 2001 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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Classified Ads online
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Archives
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