October 2000 • Volume 6, Issue 10 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders
The October 2000 issue of Model Railroad News is full of treats, including reviews, new product coverage, news briefs, and our regular Teen Association of Model Railroaders column. This month also features our third installment of S-Curves, MRN’s S scale/gauge column by Roy Hoffman, and a new column of special interest, Train-Tech Forum, hosted by Danny Rittman.
Color
Reviews
Color
	USA’s SD40-2 Diesel Locomotive Reliable, husky brute? Our page one review by Michael J. Pratt and John Sipple with photos by Mike Lindsay and John Sipple gives you the info on the prototype, model, packaging, paint, and Large Scale operation of this Electro-Motive Division SD40-2. Take a test run on the Pine Belt Railway in beautiful southern Oregon.
Color
	Lionel’s New EMD “F” Units Ready to move up and add more realism to your O gauge railroad empire? Find out how in this review by David Otte, with photos by Jeff Saxton, of Lionel’s FT engine. The new model represents the first of the EMD F-unit series, and boasts a list of Lionel’s most current innovations: Railsounds, Command Control, and Electrocouplers.
Color
	Life-Like’s Proto 2000 ALCO FA1/FB1 American Locomotive Company (ALCO) fan? HO modeler? Find out if Life-Like’s new Proto 2000 FA/FB1 diesel locomotive will impress you with its quality and performance characteristics. Written by David Otte, with photos by Jeff Saxton, this review includes prototype info, test track operation, and comparison between the new model and the previously released FA/FB2.
Color
	Trees, foliage from Accurate Dimensionals Need more trees? Suggestions and advice for adding vegetation to your layout are flourishing in this review by Bruce McGarvey. “Leaf” through MRN to the Structures and Scenery section, to harvest this full color review.
Color
	Greeley’s Place by BTS This detailed, easy to build Cabin Creek kit is reviewed and photographed by Larry Smith. This review is part of our continuing Simple Structures series.
Color
	Pennsylvania Railroad Color Pictorial - Volume 1 Altoona to New York by David R. Sweetland Reviewed by Stuart R. Thayer, this newest offering in railroad books from Four Ways West Publications is a hardcover book featuring the Pennsylvania Railroad. Find out what it is and isn’t in this wonderful pictorial look at the Pennsylvania Railroad through its heart.
Color
Club News
Color
	Teen Association of Model Railroaders (TAMR) In this month’s TAMR column, Jim Spavins continues his coverage of the TAMR National Convention, the Daylight 2000, held July 3 - July 5 in Southern California. See how the TAMR enjoyed sun, fun, pizza, and trains in Part Two of Daylight 2000. e-mail Jim jimspav@aol.com visit TAMR www.tamr.org
Color
Departments
Color
Color	Editorial Click to read this month's Editorial, by Michael J. Pratt Having it rough
Color
	S Curves — For and About S-Gauge Model Railroading MRN continues the well-received S-Curves column begun by John Craft. Roy Hoffman concentrates on S scale trackwork - Finescale, Highrail, and AF. Get his great list of contacts for products, help, and info to explore the many options available in S-Gauge.
Color
	Train-Tech Forum Hosted by Danny Rittman Introducing a new dimension of model railroad fun - the Hi-Tech era and how it is evolving with model railroading. MRN’s new Train-Tech Forum will cover the electronics, digital systems, computer software, and the Hi-Tech Gizmos that slowly but surely are invading the model railroading world. Keep on track with this new column capably hosted by Danny Rittman.
Color
or	Now online! Letters Visit here to read and respond to letters that appear in our October 2000 edition. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Write us a letter! Click on Letters
Color
	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. Send us your Event info.
Color
	Classified Ads Model Railroad News offers free noncommercial classified ads. This is a great way to let modelers know what you need or have for sale. Pick up a copy of MRN and send in your free classified ad today.
Color
	Links Visit our friends from our Links Page