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July 2005 • Volume 11, Issue 7 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders
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• Märklin’s Z Scale: American Style 2-6-0 and GG-1 • Life-Like’s EMD GP60 Diesel Locomotive Conversion to DCC in N Scale • Walthers’ Sleeper Passenger Cars in HO Scale • Broadway Limited Imports’ PRR K4s with DCC Sound in HO Scale • Athearn’s Ford C Rescue Trucks in HO Scale • Model Power’s Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan, and Camaro SS Convertible in HO Scale • Walthers’ 130’ Turntable in HO Scale • Walthers’ Cornerstone City Station Kit in HO Scale • Minitronic’s Electrostatic Track Cleaner in HO Scale • Allen Keller Productions’ Great Model Railroads #48 & #49 DVDs • Signature Press’s Book Trains to Yosemite • British Railway Modelers of North America’s New Book Reviews • Train-Tech Forum — A Column by Dr. Danny Rittman • At the Grade Crossing — A Column by Bill Cawthon • TAMR: Teen Association of Model Railroaders — A Column by Guest Chris Burchett • Larger View — A Column by John Sipple • Thinking of DCC — A Column by John Sipple |
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Märklin’s Z Scale: American Style Review and photos by David Otte Märklin has released the Pennsylvania Railroad’s GG1 Electric Locomotive, a special freight 4-car set for use with it, an American 2-6-0 Steam locomotive, and a set of four wood sheathed passenger cars for the Mogul to pull in Z Scale. Discover details about their accuracy, detail, quality of decoration, and operation in this review. |
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Life-Like’s EMD GP60 Diesel Locomotive Conversion to DCC in N Scale
Review and photos by Phil Scandura Phil shares his experiences with converting Life-Like’s EMD GP60 to DCC using Aztec Manufacturing's Track Master DCC-Ready Frames. The review includes information about the prototype, the model, its out of the box performance, the actual work of the DCC conversion, and its DCC performance. Get all the details in his review. |
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Walthers’ Sleeper Passenger Cars in HO Scale Review and photos by John Sipple Will these heavyweights knock you out? Walthers has released their 12-1 and 8-1-3 Sleeper passenger cars in HO Scale. If the passengers on your pre-air travel layout need a good night’s sleep, you may want to investigate this review for more information on the prototypes, and these models’ details and performance. |
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Broadway Limited Imports’ PRR K4s with DCC Sound in HO Scale Review and photos by David Otte Pennsy Railfans: Broadway Limited Imports is introducing the PRR K4s as the first offering in their new Paragon Series Platinum. Learn about the prototype, along with details about this model’s appearance, performance on the test track, and DCC testing in this extensive review. |
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Athearn’s Ford C Rescue Trucks in HO Scale Review and photos by Bill Cawthon Athearn has come to the rescue with its Ford C Rescue Trucks, and Ford C Telesqurt Ladder Truck in HO Scale, ready to be found at a fire or vehicle accident, or fight high-rise fires on your layout. Get details about the prototypes, and the models in this review. |
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Model Power’s Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan, and Camaro SS Convertible in HO Scale Review and photos by Bill Cawthon Model Power has added two new American classics to their Minis line: a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door sedan, and a 1969 Camaro SS convertible. Read a Tale of Two Chevys, and about the models’ details in this colorful review. |
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Walthers’ 130’ Turntable in HO Scale Review and photos by John Sipple Want to simplify the management of your loco fleet while saving them from the dangers of frequent handling? Walthers has released their new Cornerstone Series turntable which may be just the ticket. Learn about the prototypes, Walthers’ turntable, along with details about planning considerations, operational considerations, and programming the turntable in this review. |
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Walthers’ Cornerstone City Station Kit in HO Scale Review and photos by Rich Cobb Walthers has released its Cornerstone City Station Kit, based on the railroad station in Wausau, Wisconsin. Find out how you can create a scene on your layout with this kit including details about the model, and its assembly with suggestions from Rich. |
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Miniatronic’s Electrostatic Track Cleaner in HO Scale Review and photos by John Sipple Electrostatic Track Cleaning: does it really work, and if it does, how? Find out the answers to these questions in this review which shows you how art can imitate life on your layout. |
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Allen Keller Productions’ Great Model Railroads #48 & #49 DVDs Review by John Sipple Allen Keller Productions has released two more additions to their Great Model Railroads Series, #48 & #49 in VHS and DVD format. The GMR 48: Ed Lorence covers his Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in the transition era around 1954. The GMR 49: Stephen & Cynthia Priest covers their ATSF’s Emporia Sub in the days of the transition from first to second generation diesel power in 1978. Get more details in this review. |
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Signature Press’s Book: Trains to Yosemite by Jack A. Burgess Review by Jeff Saxton Author and modeler Jack A. Burgess has written Signature Press’s newest title, Trains to Yosemite, about the well known California short line Yosemite Valley Railroad. Learn more about this book which tells the story of this unique railroad in this review. |
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British Railway Modelers of North America’s New Book Reviews Canadian and U.S. Railway Photography — 1935 to 1957 by Lawrence A. Stuckey The British Columbia Railway (Volume Three) by Timothy J. Horton Review by John Sipple British Railway Modelers of North America operates a very extensive library of offerings on the topics of Canadian railroading, including this pair of books. Read about these glossy, soft bound volumes, and their subjects, in this review. |
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Editorial online
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TrainTech Forum A technical discussion for the not-so-technically minded Hosted by Dr. Danny Rittman Special Effects Electronic Circuits Part 1 — Light Effects In the next few articles, Danny will be presenting useful (and fun!) electronic circuits for the model railroading world. Read Part 1 in this month’s issue. e-mail Danny at traintechforum@modelrailroadnews.com |
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At the Grade Crossing A Column by Bill Cawthon Volvo Heavy Equipment: Moving Timber and Dirt This month Bill discusses products for logging and moving dirt on your layout, and where you can find them. e-mail Bill at Gradecrossing@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) A Column by Peter Maurath The Leo Line — Part 2 Howerton: LE&O Back Country by Guest Chris Burchett Last month, Peter introduced us to the LE&O Line, a display layout for TAMR, and gave a tour of Maurath Town. This month, guest columnist Chris Burchett talks about his involvement and the creation of the rural community of Howerton. e-mail TAMR tamr@modelrailroadnews.com visit TAMR www.tamr.org |
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Larger View A Column by John Sipple Models I Wish They'd Make For the Garden Railroad This month John discusses some products he thinks he’d like to have including a plate girder bridge, hi-railer vehicles, reachstackers, and other container handlers. e-mail John at Largerview@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Thinking of DCC A Column by John Sipple Basics of DCC Layout Power Connections This month John gets down to some fundamentals including Two Rails, Connecting Your Power to the Track Leads, and Multiple System Selection in the DCC world. e-mail John at dcc@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Letters online
Read all the letters that appear in our July 2005 issue. |
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