Library - Magazine Articles by Mike Acker

A Second Look at the Athearn Switcher Duo

Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 22     Scale: HO     Category: "Product Review"

This review focuses on the SW1500, including the Train Control Systems' DCC decoder.

All I Want for Christmas - A Pair of Athearn Bluebonnets

Model Railroad News 2008-12 pg. 28     Scale:      Category: "Locomotives - Diesel"

The author reviews the Santa Fe F-7A/B engine set that includes DCC and sound.

Athearn Re-introduces the (Totally New) R-T-R SD45

Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 20     Scale: HO     Category: "Product Review"

Reviews the NW, PRR, and SP versions of this engine. Prototype information is included, and includes discussion about DCC conversion.

ExactRail Hits the Trifecta a Second Time

Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 36     Scale: HO     Category: "Product Review"

This review covers the company's Trinity 50-foot Hy-cube boxcars, Johnston America AutoFlood II coal hopper, and PS-2CD 4427 covered hopper.