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November 2004 • Volume 10, Issue 11 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders
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November 2004 issue features the following reviews & columns:
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• Walthers F7A & B Diesel Locomotives in HO Scale • S-Helper Service’s 24-Foot Ore Cars in S Scale • Life-Like’s GP18 Diesel Locomotive in N Scale • Life-Like Products GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive in HO Scale • Broadway Limited’s PRR 2-10-4 Freight Locomotive in HO Scale • Atlas Model RR Co.’s F-M “Train Master” Diesel Locomotive in HO Scale • Hundman Publishing’s Dixie Lines: The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Review • Four Ways West’s Southern Pacific’s Scenic Coast Line Review • Thinking of DCC — A Column by John Sipple • Train-Tech Forum — A Column by Dr. Danny Rittman • Larger View — A Column by John Sipple • Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) — A Column by Peter Maurath |
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The Walthers Super Chief Series — F7A & B Diesel Locomotives in HO Special Multipart Review by John Sipple and R. Dave Carr • Photos by John Sipple Part No. 9 of Walthers' Super Chief Series is the F7A & B Diesel Locomotives. Find out about the history of the locos, along with the appearance and operation of the model in this ninth and final installment in this series of reviews. |
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S-Helper Service’s 24 Foot Ore Cars in S Scale Revew and photos by John Sipple S-Helper’s “Showcase Line” is part of a growing and improving collection of products available to the 1:64 scale world, including their new 24-foot Ore Cars. Learn about iron ore, along with details about the model’s appearance and operation, in this cover story review. |
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Life-Like’s GP18 Diesel Locomotive in N Scale Review and photos by John Sipple Life-Like’s GP18 is not their first version of this locomotive in N Scale, but the new frame design and upgraded details make this a new release. Discover details about the prototype, along with the model’s appearance, operation, and DCC capabilities in this cover story review. |
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Broadway Limited’s PRR 2-10-4 Freight Locomotive in HO Scale Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple Broadway Limited has released its new Pennsylvania Railroad 2-10-4 freight locomotive and tender in HO scale. Find out about the history of the prototype, along with details about the model, its appearance and performance, in this center spread cover story review. |
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Atlas Model RR Co.’s F-M “Train Master” Diesel Locomotive in HO Scale Review by John Sipple, R. Dave Carr, and Tony Johnson • Photos by John Sipple Atlas Model Railroad Company and QSI have teamed up for their first diesel hood unit with QSI sound. Read about the Southern Pacific’s Train Masters, along with details about the model’s appearance, operation, and DCC capabilities in this cover story review. |
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Hundman Publishing’s Dixie Lines: The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Written by David P. Oroszi and Ron Flanary Book Review by Stuart Thayer. This beautiful new book features an all-color tour of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad from Chicago to the Gulf Coast, and from St. Louis to the Appalachian Mountains during the 1960s and 1970s. See if you would like to include it in your railroad library after reading this review. |
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Four Ways West’s Southern Pacific’s Scenic Coast Line Written by Tom Dill Book Review by John Sipple Steam, diesel, or Southern Pacific fans may find this book of special interest as Tom Dill continues his coverage of the SP in vivid color from 1940 to 1970. Not only are the Coast and Los Angeles Divisions covered, but also the Western Division - the major feeder to the Coast Line. Discover more details in this review |
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Columns
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Editorial online
Click to read and respond to this month's Editorial The Idea Book by John Sipple e-mail Editor John Sipple at Editorial@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Thinking of DCC A Column Moderated by John Sipple Taking a Ride on the Omnibus John covers Consisting, Zero-Address DC, DCC Track Voltage for N Scale, and a Couple of Really Nice Conversions in this month’s column e-mail John at dcc@modelrailroadnews.com |
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TrainTech Forum A technical discussion for the not-so-technically minded Hosted by Dr. Danny Rittman Why Trains Crash — Part Two This month, Mr. Russ Quimby, Railroad and Rapid Transit Accident Investigator at the NTSB contributes to this column with experience in his column, Train Crew Fatigue. e-mail Danny at traintechforum@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Larger View A Column by John Sipple A Cool Kadee Coupler Solution Two scales of couplers offer full compatibility. Find our more in this month’s column! e-mail John at Largerview@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) A Column by Peter Maurath One Year Later Read a guest column by teen Jonathan Schoen in this month’s issue! e-mail TAMR tamr@modelrailroadnews.com visit TAMR www.tamr.org |
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Letters online
Read all the letters that appear in our November 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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