• Broadway Limited Imports' J-1e 4-6-4 in HO Scale
• Micro-Trains' Santa Fe Diesel FT Freight Units in N Scale
• Athearn’s new products in N Scale
• American Models’ EMD SD60 Diesel Locomotive in S Scale
• USA Trains’ Woodchip Service Hopper Cars in Large Scale
• MDC’s 1937 AAR 40 foot Boxcars in HO Scale
• Woodland Scenics' "Grand Valley" HO Scale layout continues
• Atlas Model Railroad Co.’s ‘96 Ford Taurus in HO and N
• Train-Tech Forum hosted by Dr. Danny Rittman
• Larger View column by John Sipple
• Straight Talk on DCC column by Russ Boehm
• TAMR Column by Peter Maurath
• plus lots of new product news and photos
Happy Thanksgiving! from the staff at Model Railroad News
Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple
Broadway makes its debut in the HO community with the release of its J-1e Hudson. Dave Otte takes a look at prototype info, detail accuracy, performance of operation and the sound system in this front page review.
Review by Jeff Saxton • Photos by John Sipple
Micro-Trains, long-time producers of N Scale rolling stock and coupler accessories, has taken the plunge into locomotives with the introduction of its diesel FT freight units. Read about 1930s prototype info, and the model’s fidelity, performance, paint and decoration critique, all in this front page review with seven color photos.
Review and Photos by John Sipple
Athearn’s first preproduction sample models in N Scale including a locomotive, a trio of trucks, and a set of billboards are all introduced in this review including the models’ appearance and operation.
Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple
American Models of South Lyon, Michigan, has been hard at work making S gaugers’ dreams come true. Find out how in this review of the EMD SD60 Series diesel locomotive. Coupler info, prototype info, paint scheme (Tiger-stripe), appearance, operation, and performance are all discussed in this review.
Review and Photos by John Sipple
USA Trains is debuting woodchip service cars in several paint schemes. If you model the wood products industry at all, this review may be of special interest to you. Extensive prototype info, model appearance, and operation are all focused on in this review, including special tips for the wood chip load.
Review and Photos by John Sipple
Model Die Casting has released a new line of eight cars in their ready-to-run series in a coast-to-coast collection of roadnames. Appreciate what AAR means after reading the prototype info, and also read all about the models’ paint schemes, details, operation, coupler advice, and model performance in this interesting review.
A hands on construction series from start to finish
Article and photos by James A. Powell
Chapter 4b — Planning for a City
Learn how to lay the groundwork for future streets, towns, and mountains in this illustrated, how-to article.
Review by Bill McKean • Photos by John Sipple
Atlas Model Railroad Company has released the ‘96 Ford Taurus in HO and N scales. If you model from fall 1995 to the present, this Taurus (available in six colors) may be a welcome addition to your layout. Get all the model details and suggestions for extra touches to lift yours out of the ordinary.
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Of Prototypes and Models by Editor John Sipple
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Artificial Intelligence Railway System From Fiction to Science
This month Danny takes us into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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A Broad Look At Scales
This month John discusses a review of model railroad scales at reader request.
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This month, Russ explains why choosing a DCC system is similar to buying a car.
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A Column by Peter Maurath
This month Peter discusses using your noodle to try new ideas on your layout...literally!
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