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November 2005 • Volume 11, Issue 11 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders
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• Con-Cor’s Burlington Zephyr 3-Car Set in HO Scale • Micro-Trains’ EMD GP-35 in Z Scale • Athearn’s Rolling Stock in N Scale • Weaver Models’ Troop Cars in O Scale • Broadway Limited Imports’ C30-7 Diesel Locomotive in HO Scale • USA Trains’ GG1 Electric Locomotive in Large (1:29) Scale • Downtown Deco’s Addams Avenue Part Five in HO Scale • Walthers’ Cornerstone Series Modulars in HO Scale • Boley Corporation’s Commercial Trucks in HO Scale • Model Power’s Travel Air 4000 “Muriel Cigars” Biplane in O Scale • Signature Press’s Books on California Traction Lines • Charles Smiley Productions’ Electric Rails of Utah DVD • DCC Specialties’ Hare Stationary Decoder • Editorial by John Sipple • At the Grade Crossing — A Column by Bill Cawthon • TAMR: Teen Association of Model Railroaders — A Column by Peter Maurath • Thinking of DCC — A Column by John Sipple |
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Reviews
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Con-Cor’s Burlington Zephyr 3-Car Set in HO Scale Review and Photos by David Otte Con-Cor International has taken on the challenge of producing a plastic ready-to-run 3-car passenger Burlington Zephyr train set. Find out details about the prototype, along with details about the appearance and performance of this set, its lighting effects, and DCC and sound capabilities in our review. |
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Micro-Trains’ EMD GP-35 in Z Scale Review and Photos by David Otte Micro-Trains has released a newly tooled model that has further expanded the range of years the Z-scale enthusiasts can now model — the 1960s era Electro Motive Division’s GP35 diesel locomotive. Discover details about the EMD’s GP35 prototype, along with information about the model’s appearance, operation, and lighting effects in this review. |
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Athearn’s Rolling Stock in N Scale
Review and Photos by Phil Scandura Athearn has recently entered the N-scale market with a triumphant fanfare of products, including Berwick Boxcars, Bulkhead Flat Cars, Flat Cars without loads, and Flat Cars with John Deere Tractor Loads. Read about the prototypes, along with details about the models appearance and performance in this review. |
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Weaver Models’ Troop Cars in O Scale Review and Photos by Dave Otte Weaver Models is now offering both locomotives and rolling stock based on military prototypes, including Troop Sleepers, Troop Kitchen Cars, Maintenance of Way Cars, Express Cars, and the Troop Hospital Cars reviewed in this month's issue. World War II Era modelers may especially enjoy background info on the prototypes, as well as details on each style of car. |
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Broadway Limited Imports’ C30-7 Diesel Locomotive in HO Scale Review and photos by John Sipple Broadway Limited Imports is now offering the C30-7 diesel locomotive with and without sound. Learn about the prototype, what the letter “C” refers to, along with details about the model’s operation, sound capabilities, and DC and DCC capabilities in this review. |
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USA Trains’ GG1 Electric Locomotive in Large (1:29) Scale Review and photos by John Sipple USA Trains has released their second locomotive in their blockbuster Prestige Series, the GGI Electric Locomotive. You don’t have to be a Pennsy fan to appreciate the mighty GG1, or to enjoy this center spread review of the model which includes prototype information, and many details about the operation, appearance, and DCC capabilities of the model. |
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Downtown Deco’s Addams Avenue Part Five in HO Scale Review and photos by Denis Dunning Downtown Deco has concluded a series of structure kits, with their newest addition , Addams Avenue Part Five. Read details and suggestions for assembling and detailing this kit which includes a bar and an apartment building sharing a common wall, and a separate standing liquor store for the wrong side of your tracks. |
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Walthers’ Cornerstone Series Modulars in HO Scale Review and photos by Rich Cobb Walthers is developing a series of modular kits to allow modelers an easy way to custom build small and large brick buildings including: Peaked Roof & Base, Flat Roof & Base, Small Walls, Windows & Doors, Foundation & Loading Docks, and Wall Columns & Caps kits. Discover what Rich found he could build and the prototype he based his “scratch-built” project on. |
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Boley Corporation’s Commercial Trucks in HO Scale Review and photos by Bill Cawthon Boley Corporation is offering a colorful fleet of commercial trucks including a beverage trailer, city power truck, wrecker, tractor, tree trimmer truck, maintenance truck, and a beverage truck. Read about these popular prototypes, along with details about each model to see if they offer the inspiration to add or expand an industry on your layout. |
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Model Power’s Travel Air 4000 “Muriel Cigars” Biplane in O Scale Review and photos by Bill Cawthon Model Power has released an O-scale Barnstormer based on a classic from the golden age of aviation. This replica of the 1928 Travel Air biplane could be the centerpiece of a creative scene on a Steam Era layout. Find out details about the prototype and model in this review which suggests having crop dusters, or a thrill show to add romance to a 1920s or 1930s era layout. |
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Signature Press’s Books on California Traction Lines The Central California Traction Company by G. Stanley and Jeffrey J. Murreau and The Visalia Electric Railroad by Phillip C. Kauke Book Review by John Sipple Signature Press is offering two books on California traction lines. Interested in Electric Railroads or just history in general? See why John says though either book could be of great value to someone engaged in research of a specific location or railroad, he thinks both together build an even broader and more comprehensive picture. Get more details in his review. |
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Charles Smiley Productions’ Electric Rails of Utah DVD DVD Review by Tony Johnson Charles Smiley Productions has produced a fine series of quality videos including Electric Rails of Utah. Read how this DVD can transport you back to a place you may have missed, or would like to visit again to see various electric railroad operations in this review (note: you may order Charles Smiley products at www.trainmovies.com) |
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DCC Specialties’ Hare Stationary Decoder Review and photos by John Sipple DCC Specialties has released a specialized decoder, the Hare Stationary Decoder, which makes for fast connections. Imagine Aesop’s fable in which the slow and sure Tortoise and the fast and easy Hare join forces to help their neighbors. Read how this clever accessory works and installs in John’s review. |
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Opinions
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Editorial online
Click to read and respond to this month's Editorial e-mail Editor John Sipple at Editorial@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Letters online
Read all the letters that appear in our November 2005 issue. |
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Columns
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At the Grade Crossing A Column by Bill Cawthon “Roach Coaches” and other spice for your layout This month Bill suggests opportunities to create mini-scenes on your layout with products including a catering truck from several companies mentioned in this monthly column. e-mail Bill at Gradecrossing@modelrailroadnews.com |
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Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) A Column by Peter Maurath The NY-NJ Division This month Peter shares three things that will help with recruiting and donations for any organization. e-mail TAMR tamr@modelrailroadnews.com visit TAMR www.tamr.org |
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Thinking of DCC A Column by John Sipple The complications of installing your own sound: it can be baffling! This month John discusses the fundamentals of speaker theory and offers suggestions to help out sound on your layout. e-mail John at dcc@modelrailroadnews.com |
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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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