May 2003 • Volume 9, Issue 5 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders
	The May 2003 issue features the following reviews & columns: • Bachmann Industries’ On30 Shay Locomotive in O Scale • Athearn’s SD70 Spartan Cab Diesel Locomotive in HO Scale • Micro-Train Lines’ 40 Foot Skeleton Log Car in N Scale • Atlas Model Railroad’s Standard Cabooses in HO/N/O Scales • Bachmann Industries’ 2-6-0 Mogul in Large Scale • Lionel’s U30C Diesel Locomotive in O Scale • Life-Like’s Proto 2000 53 foot 6 inch 50 ton flat car/ kit in HO Scale • South River Model Works’ Car Shop/ Diesel Shop in HO Scale • NCE Corporation’s Powerhouse DCC starter system with Pro-Cab Controller • Locomotive Rosters & News, 2003 Edition Book Review • Pennsy Diesels 1924- 1968 Book Review • Diesel Power on the Santa Fe, WP Vintage West, & Key System Empire DVDs • Larger View Column by John Sipple • TAMR Column by Peter Maurath • Thinking of DCC by John Sipple
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r	Bachmann Industries’ On30 Shay Locomotive in O Scale Review by Jeff Saxton • Photos by John Sipple Bachmann Industries has released a new T-Boiler Shay in O Scale for the “Little River Logging Company.” Discover prototype information, along with the model’s appearance, and performance details - all hauling your way in this front page review.
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	Athearn’s SD70 Spartan Cab Diesel Locomotive in HO Scale Review and photos by John Sipple Athearn has added to its Genesis SD70/75 line with the standard Spartan cab SD70. Read all about the prototype, the model’s appearance details, paint, measuring, and operation in this front page review.
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	Micro-Train Lines’ 40 Foot Skeleton Log Car in N Scale Review by Dr. John Hullman • Photos by John Sipple Micro-Trains has released their 92nd body style, a 40 foot skeleton log car with log load. Find out about the prototype and the model’s details, along with weathering tips, and a load update all in this review.
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	Atlas Model Railroad’s Standard Cabooses in HO/N/O Scales Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple Atlas Model Railroad Company has released a Standard Cupola Caboose in HO, N, and O Scales, all based on an offset cupola caboose design. Get prototype info, body details, appearance, and assembly details in this review.
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	Bachmann Industries’ 2-6-0 Mogul in Large Scale Review and photos by John Sipple • Research assistance by Dave Otte Bachmann has introduced a new member to its Big Hauler line of locomotives, a 2-6-0 Baldwin Mogul with sound, smoke, and directional headlights. Discover prototype information, model details, operation issues, and performance in this review.
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	Lionel’s U30C Diesel Locomotive in O Scale Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple Lionel has continued to offer U-boats in O Scale proportions. Whether you are a lover of U-boats or just interested in second-generation diesels, you may find this review of special interest as it includes prototype information, along with the model’s details, appearance, and operation.
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	Life-Like’s Proto 2000 53 foot 6 inch, 50 ton flat car/kit in HO Scale Review and photos by John Sipple Life-Like has added two cars to its Proto 2000 HO Line: both are 53 foot 6 inch, 50 ton AAR flat cars; one in kit form and the other assembled. Get prototype info, model details, kit details, and operation, all in this review.
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	South River Model Works’ Car Shop/ Diesel Shop in HO Scale Review and photos by Rich Cobb South River Model Works has released a Car Shop/Diesel Shop Kit in HO Scale. Read why Rich describes his experience with this kit as “awesome” as he explains the kit’s contents, and construction in his review.
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	NCE Corporation’s Powerhouse DCC starter system with Pro-Cab Controller Review and photos by Russ Boehm North Coast Engineering’s Powerhouse Pro starter set is a full featured DCC system that includes their ProCab, a Command Station with integral five-amp booster, and two decoders. Want lots more information and details? Read Russ’s review!
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	Locomotive Rosters & News, 2003 Edition from DPA-LTA Enterprises Book Review by John Sipple Locomotive Rosters & News, 2003 Edition, and Locomotive Roster of North America, 3rd Edition are both reviewed by John Sipple. Historical document, an aid to those who model the period, or an interesting form of entertainment? Find out in this review.
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	Pennsy Diesels 1924- 1968 from Hundman Publishing, Inc. by Kenneth L. Douglas and Peter C. Weiglin Book Review by David Otte If you are a Pennsy diesel locomotive fan, this review may be of special interest to you. Even if you don’t think you are, you may find the several photographs and history details in this review peak your interest to read this book!
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	Diesel Power on the Santa Fe, WP Vintage West, & Key System Empire DVDs 3 DVDs from Charles Smiley Presents available at trainmovies.com Review by John Sipple Charles Smiley has released three videos with very different rail subjects. Get more details on these videos which cover footage of the Santa Fe from 1965 to 1985, Western Pacific’s initial construction to its ingestion by the Union Pacific, and the history of the traction system which served Oakland and the Bay Area.
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	Editorial Click to read and respond to this month's Editorial The Little Ones by John Sipple e-mail Editor John Sipple at Editorial@modelrailroadnews.com
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	Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) A Column by Peter Maurath Can You Build A Layout On A Shoestring Budget? This month Peter challenges 12-21 year olds to enter a great money saving tip in his Building A Layout On A Shoestring Budget Contest; sorry, no TAMR members allowed. For more details, read this month's TAMR column. e-mail TAMR tamr@modelrailroadnews.com visit TAMR www.tamr.org
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	Thinking of DCC Column Moderated by John Sipple Special Interest John Sipple welcomes you to our change in DCC coverage. e-mail John at dcc@modelrailroadnews.com
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	Larger View Column by John Sipple Couplers that work Part III This three-part article takes a look at the development of the magnetic knuckle coupler that works. This month John concludes with a look at how modelers can plan and organize themselves to eliminate the couplers that don’t work and replace them with couplers that do. e-mail John at Largerview@modelrailroadnews.com
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	Letters online Read all the letters that appear in our May 2003 issue. We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions. We want to hear from you! Click on Letters
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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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