June 2002 • Volume 8, Issue 6 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders
• MRN Visits Athearn’s Compton, California Plant
• Grand Valley HO Scale Kit by Woodland Scenics Chapter 3, Part I
• Athearn’s Burlington Northern GP38-2 in HO
• USA Trains’ GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive in Large Scale (1:29)
• Weaver Models’ War Emergency Hopper in O-Scale
• Life-Like’s New Proto 2000 Alco FA and FB diesels in HO Scale
• Atlas’ GP7 Phase I and II “Torpedo Tube” Diesel in N Scale
• Grandt Line Products’ Building Kit: The Gomez Store in HO Scale
• Illustrated Treasury of The American Locomotive Company; "37-"39
• The Legendary Trolleys of Pittsburgh (and Johnstown) — Video
• American Steam Finale 1954-1970 — Book Review
• Santa Fe Heritage, Volume Two — Book Review
• Larger View column by John Sipple
• Train-Tech Forum hosted by Dr. Danny Rittman
• TAMR Column by Peter Maurath
• S-Curves Column by Roy Hoffman
• plus lots of new product news and photos
Article and photos by John Sipple
Road Trip! MRN’s intrepid Publisher Mike Lindsay and Editor John Sipple hit the road for Southern California to check out Athearn’s World Headquarters.
A hands on construction series from start to finish
Article, drawings, and photos by James A. Powell
Chapter 3, Part 1, Installment 4: The Foam SubTerrain Base
Instruction continues in this illustrated, how-to article.
Review and photos by John Sipple
John evaluates Athearn’s new “Ready-To-Roll” locomotive series. The first release is of a single road name — Burlington Northern — in a single road number. Number 2085 is the second of two BN locos to wear the slogan “Pacific Pride” and is emblazoned with the seven logos of the major railroads which merged or were acquired to form the Burlington Northern Railroad.
Review and photos by John Sipple
We last looked at the USA Trains GP38-2 back in July 1999. With new roadnames and paint jobs, plus new readers and Large Scale modelers, it is time to take a look at the new crop. Quality and operation of these latest GP38-2 diesel locomotives is showcased.
Review by David Otte • Photos by Mike Lindsay
Need two-bay composite hoppers for your WWII through early 1960s layout? Read about how these hoppers helped win WWII in this review which includes extensive prototype information.
Review by Stuart Thayer • Photos by John Sipple
Stuart takes a look at Life-Like’s improved version of a model previously offered in the early days of the Proto 2000 line of HO models. Prototype info, appearance, and performance are covered.
Review and photos by John Sipple
Santa Fe Zebra Stripes or Rock Island Wings? After a hiatus in the production of the N scale GP7, Atlas is back with the Torpedo Tube version in both Phase I and II models. John’s review covers the prototype along with the appearance and operation of this pair.
Review and photos by James A. Powell
James takes a look at Grandt Line’s latest kit offering of the Ruben G. Gomez store. Built in 1910, the Gomez store originally stood in Pagosa Junction, Colorado, but was recently moved to Pagosa Springs and renovated.
1937 to 1939 by O.M. Kerr, Published by DPA-LTA Enterprises
Book review by John Sipple
Alco fans especially may be interested in reading this review of a new book illustrating Alco’s History.
Video reviews and photos by John Sipple
Romp into the past, railfanning with John as he reviews these two videos that put the spotlight on traction service. Enjoy visiting other times and places, and see if you are inspired to watch them yourself.
Book review by John Sipple
Author Lloyd E. Stagner's latest release tackles the last days of steam on 55 Class 1 railroads and numerous other shortlines for a total of 93 railroads covered in just 48 pages. Is this too few pages for too broad a subject? Find out by reading John’s review.
Book review by John Sipple
After reviewing Volume One for the February issue, John follows up with a review of the next installment. Expectations were high, having read the first volume. Find out if Volume Two lives up to the standards set by its predecessor.
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Outside the Box! by Editor John Sipple
e-mail John at Editorial@modelrailroadnews.com
The Great HO Migration to Large Scale
Explore this phenomenon and the reasons for it in this month’s column.
e-mail John at Largerview@modelrailroadnews.com
by Roy Hoffman
Three companies that faithfully send out newsletters announcing their new S-Scale products and special offers are featured in this month’s column.
e-mail Roy at Scurves@modelrailroadnews.com
Future Railway Technology • The InducTrack Levitation System
Forget super-conducting magnetic levitation systems. The permanent magnet is the real ticket to 400-mph train travel! Take a look at this unique concept in this month’s column.
e-mail Danny at traintechforum@modelrailroadnews.com
Column & photos by Peter Maurath — Railfan Safety & Courtesy
Eight Rules for railfanning are suggested in this month’s column. Good advice for all -- not just teens!
e-mail Peter tamr@modelrailroadnews.com
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