• American Models’ Empire State Express Set in S Scale
• Hartland Locomotives Works’ Woody Rail Car and Trailer Package in Large Scale
• Athearn, Inc.’s General Motors F59PHI in N Scale
• Märklin’s Class E69 4-wheel Electric Locomotive in HO Scale
• Athearn’s Auto-Max articulated automobile car in HO Scale
• Grand Valley HO Scale Model RR Kit by Woodland Scenics - Chapter 6 - Part 1
• CVP Products’ EasyDCC 4D Wireless Starter System
• Blair Line’s Graffiti Decal Sets in N Scale
• Depot Square Publishing’s Scenes Along The Rails by John W. Hudson II & Suzanne C. Hudson
• Pentrex’s American Railroad Collection DVD & VHS video
• Kalmbach Publishing Co.’s Basic Model Railroad Benchwork: The Complete Photo Guide
• TAMR Column by Peter Maurath
• Straight Talk on DCC Column by Russ Boehm
• Larger View Column by John Sipple
Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple
American Models has created a “work of art” with their new Empire State Express. Read more about it in this front page review which includes a history of the Empire State Express, operating the set and model appearance details.
Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple
David calls this car “cuter than a bug’s ear.” Find out about the prototype, model details and operation all in this review.
Review and photos by John Sipple
For you West Coast fans, Athearn has released the Sounder (Seattle), Coaster (San Diego), West Coast Express (Vancouver, B.C.), and the Trinity Rail Express (Dallas) for their first N Scale loco release. Read about the prototypes, the model details, and operation in this review.
Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple
Find about about this “steeple-cab juice jack” in this review which includes information on the German prototype, the model details, and its operation.
Review and photos by John Sipple
Athearn has added the Auto-Max automobile carrier to its Genesis line. Discover all the details in this review including the prototype, the model’s details, and its operation.
A hands on construction series from start to finish
Article and photos by James A. Powell
Chapter 6 - Part 1: Tunnel Portals and Roads
Learn how to paint the tunnel portals, then put them in place in this illustrated, how-to article.
Review by John Lee & David Lotz • Photos by David Lotz
This review of the EasyDCC system is the third in our series of reviews of various DCC (Digital Command Control) systems. Getting started in DCC? This review is for you!
Review by Andy Iserra
Looking to add something unique to your cars? Check out Blair Line’s graffiti decal sets reviewed in this month’s issue, including application suggestions.
Book Review by Jeff Saxton
Depot Square has seen fit to continue their excellent series with Scenes Along The Rails. This addition covers some of the DL&W in New York State. Get a sneak peak into the book with this review.
Review by John Sipple
Chase trains from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s while watching the VHS Volumes 1 & 2, available separately, or on the DVD Volumes 1 & 2, combined on a single disk, featuring eight rare promotional, training, and safety films produced in the 1950s-1970s.
Book Review by John Sipple
Veteran model railroad writer and photographer Jeff Wilson tackles the topic of benchwork, providing details without doctrine and an overview without bias. See if this book will help you design benchwork which will stand up to your dreams.
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In search of an honest voice by John Sipple
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A Column by Peter Maurath
Passing on the tradition
This month Peter shares his experiences of a whirlwind Wisconsin trip in which adults and teens work together in a hobby they both enjoy - model railroading.
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Some final thoughts on purchasing a DCC system
This month Russ lists some final thoughts for your consideration before you purchase a DCC system. This article includes system features than may or may not put limitations on your DCC layout plans.
e-mail Russ at dcc@modelrailroadnew.com
Couplers that work
This three-part article takes a look at the development of the magnetic knuckle coupler that works, and some of the competitors which didn’t. Along the way, we get to meet two of the most interesting and respected manufacturers in the model railroad industry.
e-mail John at Largerview@modelrailroadnews.com
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