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June 2007 • Volume 13, Issue 6 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders
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• A Chat with Michael Stephens, Athearn's New CEO • Part 1 of a 3-Part Series: Another look at "By-The-Numbers" by John Sipple • Weaver Models' Boxcars and Hoppers in O Scale • Micro-Trains Line's USRA Panel Side Twin-Bay Hopper w/Coal Load in N Scale • Atlas Trainman's Boxcars and Hoppers in N Scale • Atlas Model Railroad Company's Alco RS36 Diesel Locomotive in HO Scale • Athearn Trains' 4-6-6-4 Challenger Steam Locomotive in N Scale • Sylvan Scale Models' 1937 Yellow Taxi Kit in HO Scale • Classic Metal Works' 1959 Ford Fairlanes in HO Scale • Mountaineer Precision Products' Rabbit Hash General Store in HO and N Scale • Wild West Scale Model Builders' Earl Lee Store in HO Scale, and Slim's Shoe Shop in N Scale • Fast Tracks' Turnout Assembly Kit in HOn3 and HO Scale • Thinking of DCC — A Column by John Sipple • S-Curves — A Column by Roy Hoffman • TAMR Teen Association of Model Railroaders — A Column by Steven Goehring • At the Grade Crossing — A Column by Bill Cawthon |
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Special Features
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A Chat with Michael Stephens, Athearn's New CEO Text by Bill Cawthon • Photos as Noted Bill catches up with new Athearn CEO Michael Stephens at the recent World’s Greatest Hobby Show in Fort Worth, Texas for a chat about his impressions of Athearn and his vision for the future. Read all about it in the June issue of Model Railroad News. |
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Another Look Behind MRN's "By-The-Numbers" Testing Part 1 of a 3-Part Series: Pull Testing by John Sipple You see it at the beginning of nearly every locomotive review that appears in MRN, but what exactly is the big gray box really telling you about the model? John explains the basis for MRN's “By-The-Numbers” Testing regarding the pulling power of locomotives in the first part of a discussion about our rigorous testing practices and how it better equips you to make that all-important purchasing decision. |
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Reviews
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Weaver Models' Boxcars and Hoppers in O Scale Review and photos by David Otte David takes a closer look at a sampling of Weaver Models’ freight cars, including a PS-1 boxcar, a three-bay hopper, and a two-bay covered hopper to see just how good a deal they truly are for O-scale modelers. Find out his conclusions in this month’s issue. |
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Micro-Trains Line's USRA Panel Side Twin-Bay Hopper w/Coal Load in N Scale Review and photos by Bill Cawthon Micro-Trains is introducing a new 33-foot, twin-bay hopper with coal load in N Scale scheduled for release this month. Learn about the prototype, built in 1948, along with details about this replica’s appearance and performance in Bill’s review. |
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Atlas Trainman's Boxcars and Hoppers in N Scale Review and photos by Phil Scandura Whether you’re building a large car fleet or just adding a “few more cars,” Atlas Trainman is here to help. Phil takes a look at the first four cars in Atlas economically priced N-scale rolling stock, compares them to their prototype relatives, and discusses their overall performance. |
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Atlas Model Railroad Company's Alco RS36 Diesel Locomotive in HO Scale Review by R. Dave Carr • Photos by John Sipple Atlas has once again given modelers a fine HO-Alco diesel locomotive, the RS36. Discover details about the struggles of Alco in the 1960s, along with details on this Delaware and Hudson model’s appearance and performance our June edition. |
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Athearn Trains' 4-6-6-4 Challenger Steam Locomotive in N Scale Review by Phil Scandura • Photos by Mike Lindsay Love BIG steam engines? The UP #3985 reviewed this month is one of the late model Challengers, delivered to the UP in 1943. Read about the prototype, as well as this model’s features, 28 sounds, DC operation, DCC operation, and overall performance in our special cover story review. From Athearn |
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Sylvan Scale Models' 1937 Yellow Taxi Kit in HO Scale Review and photos by Rich Cobb If your 1930s-era layout’s citizens could use some taxis, or perhaps a plain ol’ 1937 Chevy in general, check out this review on Sylvan Scale Model’s 1937 Yellow Taxi kit for suggestions on assembling and detailing some swell getaway cars for your metropolis. |
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Classic Metal Works' 1959 Ford Fairlanes in HO Scale Review and photos by Bill Cawthon …And if you prefer Ford over Chevy, don’t despair! CMW has just the model for you: a 1959 Ford Fairlane. Check out this review of Classic Metal Works’ first of three new HO vehicles before adding one or two of these beauties to your fabulous-fifties layout. It’s also available as a taxi! |
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Mountaineer Precision Products' Rabbit Hash General Store in HO and N Scale Review by Larry E. Smith, MMR • Photos by Philip Griffith Mountaineer Precision Products’ versatile kit has all the looks of the typical Appalachian general store or coal mining company store. Read about how the town of Rabbit Hash got its name, along with details of Larry’s experience building and detailing this kit in his review, which includes suggestions on assembling and detailing. |
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Wild West Scale Model Builders' Earl Lee Store in HO Scale, and Slim's Shoe Shop in N Scale Review and photos by Dick Foster Dick shares his first introduction to the Wild West Models series of laser-cut building kits with his construction of the Earl Lee Store in HO-scale, and Slim’s Shoe Shop in N-scale. For more details on these old west style buildings, pick up a copy of this month’s issue to see how they measure up. |
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Fast Tracks' Turnout Assembly Kit in HOn3 and HO Scale |
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Opinions
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Editorial online Click to read and respond to this month's Stress Reduction by John Sipple e-mail Editor John Sipple at Editorial |
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Letters online
Read all the letters that appear in our June 2007 issue. |
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Columns
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Thinking of DCC A Column by John Sipple "DCC-Friendly" Turnouts: Issue or Myth? This month John digs into the controversial issue of DCC-Friendly turnouts and offers a few suggestions on how to troubleshoot specific situations. e-mail John at dcc |
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S-Curves For and About S-Gauge Model Railroading — A Column by Roy Hoffman Good Sources for S Scale Roy shares some sources for the growing S-Scale fans to find products and dishes the skinny on the upcoming 2007 NASG Convention in July. e-mail Roy at Scurves |
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Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) — A Column by Steven Goehring The Wellsville, Addison & Galeton — A Pictorial Inspired by photographers such as O. Winston Link, Steven unveils a handful of layout photos to highlight the work of one teenage model railroader and the versatility of N scale. Check it out in this month’s issue of MRN! e-mail TAMR tamr visit TAMR www.tamr.org |
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At the Grade Crossing — A Column by Bill Cawthon The Best HO Pickup in the World? Bill examines the Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup model now in the final stages of development by River Point Station, as well as Rietze’s Concorde Charisma 840, a model of a modern Class A motor home, just in time for travel season. Find out all the details in the June edition of Model Railroad News. e-mail Bill at Gradecrossing |
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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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