• USRA 0-6-0 Steam Switcher from Life-Like in HO Scale
• Hot News from Chicago Convention!
• GM EMD GP30 Diesel Loco from USA Trains in Large Scale
• SD70M Diesel Locomotive from Athearn in HO Scale
• GS-4 No. 4430 Loco and Tender from Con-Cor in N Scale
• Extended Vision Cabooses from Lionel in O Gauge
• Woodland Scenics' "Grand Valley" HO Scale layout continues
• Section Tool House Kit from Model Tech, Inc. in O Scale
• Pere Marquette Revenue Freight Cars - Book Review
• Shay Logging Locomotives at Cass, WV - Book Review
• Train-Tech Forum hosted by Dr. Danny Rittman
• Larger View column by John Sipple
• Straight Talk on DCC by Russ Boehm
• S-Curves column by Roy Hoffman
• TAMR Column by Andy Inserra
• plus lots of new product news and photos
Review and photos by John Sipple
Life-Like has added to its Heritage series with its new USRA 0-6-0 switcher. Find out some interesting facts about the prototype, as well as the appearance, details and performance of the model in this front page review.
• Athearn N-troduction Surprises Industry
• Norscot Announces New HO Scale CAT Equipment at Chicago
• Life-Like Unveils New Locos and Rollingstock at Chicago
Find out all the details with photos in this month’s issue!
Review and photos by John Sipple
The General Motors EMD GP30 diesel locomotive in 1:29 A Scale is USA Trains’ new addition. The Union Pacific version is showcased in this front page review. Read about the controversy of its design, the model’s details, operation, and innovations in this review highlighted with eight color photos.
Review and photos by John Sipple
For those of you who love kits and despise the ready-to-run revolution, rejoice! Learn why from this review about Athearn’s new releases of SD70M locomotives. Get the prototype background, plus tips on assembling the model, and its finished operation.
Reprise and photos by John Sipple
Find out why the black-with-white-lettered version represents both the war and post-diesel periods of the Golden State‘s “Warbabies,” and where to find more interesting prototype information in this review. Also included is modification details and tooling info on the GS-4 Southern Pacific 4-8-4.
Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple
Read a brief history of the Extended Vision Caboose Design and more in this review. See how Lionel has improved its scale model cabooses since the 1950s. This is not your father’s Lionel!
A hands on construction series from start to finish
Article and photos by James A. Powell
Chapter 4 — Part 1 Now we’re making some ground...
Instruction continues in this illustrated, how-to article.
Review and photos by Richard Cobb
Find out the advantages of ACCU-GUIDE and more in this review of Model Tech’s Section Tool House Kit which includes a tool list, assembly, and painting advice. See why Richard recommends you place yours close to the edge of your layout.
Book Review by John Sipple
Discover the Pere Marquette Railroad and see why John says this book would be at home on Martha Stewart’s coffee table, on the workbench, or in a collection of railroad history.
Book Review by Jeff Saxton
Logging history railfans may find this review of special interest. Having visited the present day tourist railroad operation at Cass, West Virginia more than fifteen times, Jeff is well informed on the subject. Discover his opinion of this book in his review.
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Pink Locos and Brownie Requests by Editor John Sipple
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Roller Coasters IV (Continued) The Conclusion
This month Danny concludes his series on the fascinating subject of Roller Coasters.
e-mail Danny at traintechforum@modelrailroadnews.com
A Clean Sweep in the Garden
This month John discusses the quandary of cleaning leaves out of garden layouts, and the solution he found.
e-mail John at Largerview@modelrailroadnews.com
This month Russ answers the question, “What are the advantages of DCC for me?”
e-mail Russ at dcc@modelrailroadnew.com
The 2002 National Association of S Gaugers Convention Report
This month Roy shares his visit to the S Gaugers Convention held in Strongsville, OH, July 31 to August 4, 2002, and the new products announced there.
e-mail Roy at Scurves@modelrailroadnews.com
A Column by Andy Inserra
Keeping Your Fair City Beautiful
This month Andy gives you advice on Garbage Cans, Recycling Bins, and Painting to clean up your city in time for all those trick-or-treaters.
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