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May 2004 • Volume 10, Issue 5 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders
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The May 2004 issue features the following reviews & columns:
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• Broadway Limited’s PA RR M1a Steam Loco in HO Scale • Bachmann's USRA 4-8-2 Light Mountain in N Scale • The Walthers Super Chief Series — Streamlined Passenger Car in HO Scale • Life-Like's New York City Subway 4-Car Set in HO Scale • Bachmann Industries’ Davenport 0-4-0 in On30 • Atlas Model Railroad Co.'s U30C Locomotive in HO Scale • Athearn’s 50-Foot Boxcar in HO Scale • Walthers' Cornerstone Series in HO and O Scale • Outback Turnouts/Eldorado Railways’s Large Scale Switches in G Scale • The Railroad Press’s Delaware & Hudson Thunder & Lightning Stripe Book Review • British Railway Modellers of North America's Canadian Pacific's Mighty No. 8000 Book Review • Burlington Northern Pacific Publication's BN&SF Railway Locomotive Book Review • Allen Keller's Great Model Railroads #46 Video Review • Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) — A Column by Peter Maurath • Thinking of DCC — A Column Moderated by John Sipple • Train-Tech — A column by Dr. Danny Rittman • Larger View — A column by John Sipple |
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Broadway Limited’s PA RR M1a Steam Loco in HO Scale Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple Pennsy modelers may wish to add this BLI Mountain to their rosters after reading this review which includes prototype information, and operation details of this new steam locomotive from Broadway Limited. |
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Bachmann's USRA 4-8-2 Light Mountain in N Scale Review and Photos by John Sipple The Bachmann Spectrum Light Mountain best represents the as-delivered USRA designed locomotive. Find out how with prototype info, the model’s details and operation, and more in this review. |
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The Walthers Super Chief Series — Streamlined Passenger Car in HO Scale Special Multi-part Review by John Sipple and R. Dave Carr • Photos by John Sipple Part No. 3 of Walthers' Super Chief Series is the Streamlined Passenger Car. Find out about the history of the prototype, the appearance, and operation of the model in the third installment of this series of reviews. |
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Life-Like's New York City Subway 4-Car Set in HO Scale Review and Photos by John Sipple Life-Like Products has added IRT-17 subway cars to their Proto 1000 line. Read about the prototypes, detail accuracy, operation, and DCC usage in this review. All you will need then is your own graffiti! |
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Bachmann Industries’ Davenport 0-4-0 in On30 Review by Jeff Saxton and Dave Otte • Photos by Dave Otte Bachmann Industries new On30 0-4-0 Gas-Mechanical switcher has arrived. Learn about the prototype, the model’s operation and appearance, and DCC operation, all in this review of this popular little locomotive. |
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Atlas Model Railroad Co.'s U30C Locomotive in HO Scale Review and photos by Stuart R. Thayer This new offering from Atlas follows the tradition of superb models of GE locomotives in HO Scale. Examine the individual aspects and highlights of this model in this review. |
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Athearn's 50-Foot Pacific Car & Foundry Boxcar with 14-Foot door in HO Scale Review by R. Dave Carr & John Sipple • Photos by John Sipple Athearn has recently released Pacific Car & Foundry boxcars with 14-foot plug doors. See if you would like to add them to your roster after reading about the prototypes, along with the model’s appearance and operation. |
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Walthers' Cornerstone Series in HO and O Scale Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple Walthers has been successfully offering many of their multi-scale Cornerstone Series Structures in the built-up format. Their newest release is the Route 66 Motel and Motel Cabins. Get your kicks reading this review of these great new sets! |
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Outback Turnouts/Eldorado Railways’s Large Scale Switches in G Scale Review and Photos by John Sipple Importer Eldorado Railways is making Outback Turnout’s Wye #3 Switches available in North America. Find out how this switch may solve several problems for your garden railway in this review. |
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The Railroad Press’s Delaware & Hudson Thunder & Lightning Stripe by Jaime F.M. Serentis Book Review by John Sipple This book is a colorful treat for Delaware & Hudson, Alco fans, and all modelers. |
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British Railway Modellers of North America's Canadian Pacific's Mighty No. 8000 by Donald M. Bain and Jack D. Leslie Review by John Sipple Find out in this review why this book is not only an interesting read, but also a surprise. |
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Burlington Northern Pacific Publication's Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Locomotive Review and Remote Control Units by Robert C. Del Grosso Book Review by John Sipple Find out why this is the sort of book no serious Burlington Northern Santa Fe modeler or railfan should afford to be without after reading this review. |
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Allen Keller's Great Model Railroads #46 Video Review by John Sipple This video explores Paul Dolkos’ B&M railroad and includes an interview with Dolkos. Find out why John says this video is like a motivational seminar in his review. |
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Columns
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Editorial online
Click to read and respond to this month's Editorial The Retailer's Complaint 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 The Golden Spike, Railfan On Campus, Part II Peter continues his column on The Railroad Club at the University of Minnesota (RCUM). e-mail TAMR tamr@modelrailroadnews.com visit TAMR www.tamr.org |
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Thinking of DCC A Column Moderated by John Sipple Celebrating My First DCC Anniversary John shares his experiences with DCC over the last year. e-mail your comments to dcc@modelrailroadnews.com |
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TrainTech Forum A technical discussion for the not-so-technically minded • Hosted by Dr. Danny Rittman The Diesel Era In the next few articles, Danny will be presenting the world's railway technologies with this month spotlighting the Diesel Engine. We encourage you to contribute your experiences with us! e-mail Danny at traintechforum@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Larger View A Column by John Sipple Thinking Of Scale John devotes this column to discussing scale differences as they apply to garden railroading. e-mail John at Largerview@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Letters online
Read all the letters that appear in our May 2004 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 - Back Issues
Click to see the main contents of Model Railroad News' past issues: Archives and information on how to order back issues. |
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