September 2002 •Volume 8, Issue 9 • The NewsMonthly for Model Railroaders
• Con-Cor GS-4 Daylight Locomotive set in N Scale
• K-line's B6 Class Switcher in O Scale
• Kato's SD80MAC and SD90/43MAC diesel locos in HO Scale
• USA Trains' Bay Window and Wide-vision Cabooses in Large Scale
• Aristo-Craft Trains’ 53-foot Evans Boxcars in Large Scale
• Atlas O's Front Runner with 45 Pines Trailer in O Scale
• Garden Railroading from Kalmbach Publishing Co.
• Santa Fe to Phoenix from Signature Press
• Burlington Route: The Wymore Story from South Platte Press
• Athearn John Deere product line in HO Scale
• Downtown Deco limited edition Building Kits in HO Scale
• Walthers' Cornerstone Series Operating Crossing Gate in O Scale
• Aztec's Track Star track cleaning car in HO Scale
• Larger View column by John Sipple
• Train-Tech Forum hosted by Dr. Danny Rittman
• Straight Talk on DCC by Russ Boehm
• TAMR Column by Peter Maurath
• plus lots of new product news and photos
• Woodland Scenics' "Grand Valley" HO Scale hands-on layout
series is still on vacation.
Review and photos by John Sipple
John Sipple takes an in-depth look at America’s Southern belle. This front page review of the engine and tender, plus six assorted Daylight Budd passenger cars, includes prototype info, model details, and operation.
Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple
Need steam powered switching on your layout? Read details about another popular locomotive, the B6 Class Switcher, in this front page review to find out about the prototype, and the model’s appearance and performance. See what grade David gives the operation and special effects of the K-Line B6 overall.
Review and Prototype Photos by Mike Acker • Model Photos by Mary Acker
They’re here, and so is our review! Prototype info, assembly, detail parts, and the performance of Kato’s General Motors Locomotive Group (GMLG) SD80MAC and the SD90/43MAC are featured in this review.
Review and photos by John Sipple
USA Trains has released a new fleet of cabooses to cap off their summer runs. Review includes prototype details, model exterior specifics, operation, and lighting issues.
Review and photos by John Sipple
Join John for a second look at the 53-foot Evans boxcars from Aristo-Craft. Coupling details, paint quality, bearing caps, and performance are all highlighted.
Review by David Otte • Photos by John Sipple
Atlas O has come up with a small intermodal prototype that is useable on almost any O gauge layout: the Front Runner. Prototype history includes a brief overview of piggyback service from the 1950s to the present. The review also includes an in-depth look at detail and performance. A must read for anyone who models in the contemporary railroading era.
Book Review by John Sipple
Garden Railroading: Getting Started in the Hobby is an anthology of articles from Garden Railroading magazine from Kalmbach and covers just about everything a modeler needs to know about starting a Garden Railroad.
from Signature Press
Book Review by Jeff Saxton
Volume 5 of a six-volume set focuses on the mainline from Ash Fork to Phoenix, showcasing Santa Fe trains and equipment. This 275 page hardbound book includes over 250 photos, plus maps and charts.
Book Review by John Sipple
Why Wymore? Find out this and more about a division of the Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy Railroad which once ran in the southeast corner of Nebraska in the early 1900s. This revised edition is the fourth printing of the softcover book, which includes 104 pages of history and pictures.
Review and Photos by John Sipple
Athearn is now offering more products in their John Deere product line, including a John Deere Billboard with Tractor, Billboard, Ford C-series Trucks, and a 40 foot flatcar with 2 Model B Tractors. Take a look at these new offerings in this review.
Review by Bob Beaty, MMR 192
The Limited edition HO Building Kits in four versions: #1013 Old Town, #1014 Urban Renewal, #1015 The Docks, and #1016 Red Light District, are now available from Downtown Deco. Bob covers the preparatory work, assembly, painting, extra special details, signs, and more in his review.
Review and Photos by David Otte
The Cornerstone Series O/O27 Operating Crossing Gate offers animation for 3-rail railroads. Find out how well it looks, performs, and works in this review covering installation details.
Review and Photos by John Sipple
Find out how to keep your tracks clean from this review of Aztec’s Track Star cleaning car products. John explains the differences between the Cyclone, the Annihilator, and the Commander. Which one is right for you?
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Modern Electric Trains by Editor John Sipple
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Fish Scale in the Garden
Don't let this one get away! John explains how to use a fish scale to measure rolling resistance in this month’s column.
e-mail John at Largerview@modelrailroadnews.com
Roller Coasters, Part III: The Technology
This month Danny takes a look into the interesting concepts and technologies of roller coasters.
e-mail Danny at traintechforum@modelrailroadnews.com
Meet Russ Boehm, our new columnist for Straight Talk On DCC. Get a handle on Digital Command Control with help, advice, and experience from Russ.
e-mail Russ at dcc@modelrailroadnew.com
One Member's Perspective by Peter Maurath
Discover what being a member of the TAMR has meant to Peter and what it can mean to you.
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visit TAMR www.tamr.org
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