June 2001 • Volume 7, Issue 6 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders |
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Featured in this issue:
• InterMountain's Regal Line F Unit Drive Mechanism |
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Reviews |
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InterMountain's Regal Line F Unit Drive Mechanism in HO
Review by Michael J. Pratt with David Lotz and John Lee Find out how to be a smooth operator of both F7A and F7B units in HO scale with this front page review covers design, details, and performance of InterMountain’s Regal F unit drive mechanism. |
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Walthers' Gunderson 50-foot Hi-Cube Boxcar in HO
Review by John Sipple Want a modern boxcar that is taller than your modern diesels for your cargo-hauling empire? This may be the one. Read Johns Sipple’s front page review of Walthers’ 50’ Gunderson Hi-Cube Paper Boxcars for details. |
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Ultimate Series PS-1 Steel Boxcar in G (1:29)
Review and photos by John Sipple One or 15? Share John Sipple’s dilemma in his review of USA Trains’ 1:29 scale Pullman-Standard PS-1 40’ boxcar. See how many you want after finding all about the prototype, model details, and operation of this vintage postwar steel boxcar. |
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Kato's New F7 Americanized N-scale Train Set with Unitrack in N
Review by Michael J. Pratt Kato’s first North American prototype caboose highlights this F7 Train Set with Unitrack. The set also includes a locomotive, two ACT 70 ton, closed side covered hoppers, and a tank car. For entry level N scale, find out if this set is top of the line, and why. |
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Life-Like's Proto 2000 Center Cupola Steel Caboose in HO
Review by Stewart R. Thayer New and improved! Life-Like’s Proto 2000 Center Cupola Steel Caboose includes a list of several improvements over its predecessor. Get a sneak peak in Stewart’s review which includes prototype, detailing, paint, and lettering info. |
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Atlas' Master DCC System
Review by John Lee & David Lotz Shopping for Digital Command Control? This review will help, covering the Atlas DCC Duo-Pack, Atlas Generator, Atlas Commander, performance, as well as a comparison of MRC’s Command 2000 Special Package with Atlas’ AtlasMaster DCC Duo-Pack. |
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RGS videos from Green Frog
Review by Bill McKean Want to watch an inspiring documentary on the construction of a layout? Building the Rio Grande Southern, Volumes 1 & 2 from Green Frog are reviewed by Bill McKean who says they are just that - your ticket to good usable tips for your railroad. |
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The Official Locomotive Rosters & News - 2001 Edition Author, Editor & Publisher: James W. Kerr Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? John Lee explains how this softcover book may help as a valuable tool for railfans of modern, North American railroads. Read his review of The Official Locomotive Rosters & News - 2001 Edition by James W. Kerr to find out more. |
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GHQ's Bobcat & Utility Trailer in HO
Review by Larry Smith, MMR Bobcats are “tough, quick, and agile,” and especially suitable for those modeling mid-1960s to present. Find out all about the Bobcat’s history, as well as GHQ’s Bobcat and Utility Trailer models in this review by Larry Smith. |
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Walthers' Heavy-Duty Front-End Loaders in HO
Review by Larry Smith, MMR If you want to know what a Komatsu WA-600 and a Faun Front Wheel Loader are, then this review is for you! One of the things Larry likes about both models is the ability to position them in a variety of poses. If you want to play too, read more in Larry Smith’s review. |
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Club News |
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Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR)
Ohio State Limited by Jim Spavins This month, Jim lets you in on the TAMR's scheduled activities for its national convention to be held July 9 - 15, in Ohio. 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 Learn to Share by Michael J. Pratt, Managing Editor |
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S Curves Column by Roy Hoffman
Calling all Hobby Shops! Roy gives you reasons to consider stocking more S items, along with sources already on board. e-mail Roy at scurves@modelrailroadnews.com |
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TrainTech Forum A technical discussion for the not-so-technically minded - Hosted by Danny Rittman
Last month, Danny Rittman discussed high speed railway safety. This month’s column concludes his discussion with Part II covering the past, present, and future of high speed trains. e-mail Danny at traintechforum@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Letters online
Read and respond to letters that appear 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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Archives
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