September 2001 • Volume 7, Issue 9 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders
• The NMRA Annual Train Show Coverage
• Model Die Casting's Ready To Run 2-8-0
• Con-Cor's Baldwin 4-8-4 Northern steam locomotive
• Bachmann's 10th Anniversary 4-6-0 locomotive
• Model Die Casting's Class B, 2-Truck Shay
• Muella's Country Store in HO
• Lonestar Models' Wilson Grain Trailer
• Kalmbach's ClassicTrains video F Units in Action: The Disels That Did it & GM's Geeps in Action: The General Purpose Diesel
• Train-Tech Forum hosted by Danny Rittman
• The Teen Association of Model Railroading column by Chris Burchett
• Larger View column by John Sipple
• plus lots of new product news and photos
olor In the September issue, Model Railroad News once again covers one of the largest model railroad events in the country. This year’s show report, brought to you by Michael J. Pratt, Stuart R. Thayer, and John Sipple, with photo highlights by Mike Lindsay, covers new products from more than 60 manufacturers and retailers.
rReview by Michael J. Pratt • Photos by Mike Lindsay
Michael J. Pratt takes a long look at the newest in N scale steam from Model Die Casting. The 2-8-0 Consolidation features a tender mounted motor and die cast metal body. Will the drive and weight add up to a strong performer?
Review by Michael J. Pratt • Photos by Mike Lindsay
Another N scale model is examined by Michael J. Pratt. This time it’s Con-Cor’s rerelease of the 4-8-4, S-2 Northern. The model features some improvements over the original release. Find out the details in this center spread review.
Review and Photos by Jeff Saxton
Another rerelease is in Large Scale from Bachmann. The 4-6-0 steam loco has been around for a decade, and Jeff Saxton takes a look to narrow down the improvements made to this familiar locomotive.
Review by John Sipple • Photos by Mike Lindsay
Model Die Casting is covered again, this time by John Sipple on their HO scale 2-truck Shay steam locomotive. John takes us to a campfire meeting of the Order of the MDC Shay. See if the assembled version of the locomotive stands up to scrutiny in the firelight.
Review by Larry Smith, MMR • Photos by Mike Lindsay
Larry Smith, MMR, takes a trip to a small country store offered by Muella Scale Models. Larry covers assembly, painting, and detailing of this HO scale structure.
Review by Larry Smith, MMR • Photos by Mike Lindsay
Larry Smith, MMR, takes a brief look at one of the models offered by Lonestar. A little prototype info, tractor options, and of course a few assembly tips are included in the review.
Review by John Sipple
John Sipple reviews two videos offered by Kalmbach publishing: F Units inAction: The Diesels That Did It, and GM’s Geeps in Action: The General Purpose Diesel. These two videos cover two of the most popular diesels ever. Find out if they will be popular as well.
Ohio State Limited 2001 Part I by Chris Burchett
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Time Well Spent by Michael J. Pratt, Managing Editor
Large Scale at the NMRA Show
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This month Danny explains DCC Decoders - the Märklin Digital System.
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