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"At the Sunset Motel, You Can Check In and You Won't Want to Check Out"
Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 88 Scale: multi Author: Art Lake
This structure kit of a typical road-side motel is available in both HO- and N-scale.
"This is the Book That Every Modeler and Railroad Historian Should Own"
Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 78 Scale: Author: Art Lake
The author reviews "The Coming of the Train: The Hoosac Tunnel & Wilmington and Deerfield River Railroads and The Industries They Served" Volume 1.
A Classic Truck Stop
Model Railroad News 2009-08 pg. 58 Scale: HO Author: Dick Foster
Tahoe Model Works presents HO-scale Dalman 2-level, ACF Archbar, Bettendorf Swing Motion Caboose, and Buckeye ARA trucks.
A Cost-effective Alternative to Brass or Steel?
Model Railroad News 2010-03 pg. 58 Scale: G Author: John Sipple
The author does a real-world comparison between Aristo-Craft's new code 332 aluminum rail sectional track compared to brass and steel versions.
A Mobile Pipeline to "Green Up" Your Layout
Model Railroad News 2010-09 pg. 68 Scale: N Author: Pete Birdsong
The author reviews the new Athearn N-scale 33,000-gallon liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank cars.
A New Competitor in the Turnout Control Arena
Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 68 Scale: multi Author: Dick Karnes
The author reviews the ANE SmartSwitch, SmartFrog, and stationary decoder. Includes actual installation photos, and hook-up wiring diagrams.
A New Era for the N-scale Passenger Train Finally Arrives
Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 16 Scale: N Author: Al Skinner
Rapido Trains' lighted passenger coaches and duplex sleepers in various paint schemes, with lots of underbody details.
A Nice New Home and a Nice New Car
Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 98 Scale: multi Author: Bill Cawthon
The author reviews the HO- and N-scale versions of the 1950 Dodge Meadowbrook sedan (regular and cab versions).
A Passenger Solution for a Shortline
Model Railroad News 2010-06 pg. 22 Scale: HO Author: Dick Foster
Historical information about "Doodlebugs" and a review of the Bachmann model, including a supplemental passenger car.
A Ready-to-Roll Modern Yard Tractor
Model Railroad News 2010-03 pg. 54 Scale: HO Author: Bill Cawthon
Various Athearn yard tractors.
A Second Look at the Athearn Switcher Duo
Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 22 Scale: HO Author: Mike Acker
This review focuses on the SW1500, including the Train Control Systems' DCC decoder.
Add the NYO&W Creamery to Your Layout and a Milk Run to Your Schedule
Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 84 Scale: S Author: Dick Karnes
The author describes how he built and detailed this Laser Art Structures building kit.
An American Classic from Bekina
Model Railroad News 2010-03 pg. 52 Scale: HO Author: Wayne Calder
A review of HO-scale 1970's Camero's.
Are They Keeping Up With the Promise from the First Run?
Model Railroad News 2010-03 pg. 36 Scale: N Author: John Sipple
A review of the Athearn F45/FP45 diesel locomotive.
Aristo-Craft's New Train Engineer Revolution G Debuts
Model Railroad News 2009-08 pg. 50 Scale: G Author: John Sipple
John reviews the new control system for G-scale engines, including accessories. He even compares this to DCC.
Athearn 53' Jindo Container
Model Railroading 2001-09 pg. 18 Scale: HO Author: David G. Casdorph
The author reviews the products, and includes a bit of prototype information, including two prototype photos.
Athearn Husky Stacks
Model Railroad News 2009-08 pg. 22 Scale: N Author: John Sipple
Review and prototype information about the Gunderson Husky Stack well car produced for 6 railroads.
Athearn Pairs Up With Soundtraxx in N-scale Sound-equipped Cowls
Model Railroad News 2009-08 pg. 33 Scale: N Author: John Sipple
This article reviews the Athearn FP45 and F45 "Cowl" diesel engines, which support DC, DCC, and sound. Includes prototype information.
Athearn Re-introduces the (Totally New) R-T-R SD45
Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 20 Scale: HO Author: Mike Acker
Reviews the NW, PRR, and SP versions of this engine. Prototype information is included, and includes discussion about DCC conversion.
Athearn's Flat-roofed CF7 Gets Shortlined
Model Railroad News 2009-08 pg. 26 Scale: HO Author: John Sipple
Prototype information and product review of this engine, including installing DCC.
Athearn/Soundtraxx MP15ACs Offer New Paint Schemes, Too!
Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 44 Scale: HO Author: John Sipple
The review covers the Wisconsin & Southern and Southern Pacific models of this engine.
Atlas Alco: High Hood is High Value!
Model Railroad News 2009-08 pg. 38 Scale: HO Author: R. Dave Carr
This review is of an Alco HH600/HH660 with TCS DCC decoder. Includes prototype information.
Atlas Explorer Hits the Mark in HO and N
Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 66 Scale: multi Author: Bill Cawthon
The 1993 Ford Explorers are available in both scales.
Atlas' N C420: So Good It's Creepy
Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 40 Scale: N Author: Steven Goehring
This article reviews the new Phase 2 model of this engine. The prototype British Columbia Railway is also covered.
BCH Intl. Makes a Memory Better than Ever with Updated MiniTrains
Model Railroad News 2010-09 pg. 44 Scale: HOn30 Author: Bill Cawthon
A product review of the BCH International HOn30 MiniTrains narrow gauge set, which includes one engine and ten cars. Covers the history of this set.
BLI Class T1 Review
The Keystone Modeler 07 February 2004 pg. 22 Scale: HO Author: Bruce Smith
Some prototype information and a review of the HO-scale Broadway Limited model.
BLI High Hood SD40-2 Finds a New Life
Model Railroad News 2010-06 pg. 44 Scale: Author: John Sipple
Historical information and product review of the Broadway Limited Imports' engine.
Bachmann Presents Peter Witt-style Street Car in HO
Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 28 Scale: HO Author: Alan Houtz
The author describes this trolley car model, the person behind the design, and the prototype.
Bachmann's N-scale 44 Tonner Breaks Conventional Rules
Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 28 Scale: N Author: Steven Goehring
A good running and nicely detailed engine powered by a bare-bones DCC decoder.
Bakers Row: The Latest from Nick & Nora
Model Railroad News 2010-03 pg. 66 Scale: HO Author: Denis Dunning
A review of a kit of a set of three buildings.
Baldwin 2-6-6-2 Mallet
Model Railroad News 2010-03 pg. 28 Scale: On30 Author: Pete Birdsong
A review of the new Bachmann engine. Covers the Tsunami DCC decoder installation as well.
Bluford Shops Rewrites the Standard
Model Railroad News 2010-09 pg. 38 Scale: N Author: Steven Goehring
The author reviews the 14-panel rib side hoppers and the 3-bay offset side hoppers released by Bluford.
Bragdon Enterprises Supports - and Rocks - the Model Scenery World
Model Railroad News 2010-09 pg. 84 Scale: Author: Al Skinner
The author reviews the Bragdon expandable foam system for creating and color rock formation (using molds that are not included with the system, but separately available).
Dozing - As In Pushing, Not Napping
Model Railroad News 2010-09 pg. 74 Scale: O Author: Wayne Calder
A review of the Classic Construction Models' Caterpillar 834 Wheel Dozer and the D10.
ESU Loksound Decoder and Easy Install
Model Railroad News 2010-09 pg. 80 Scale: Author: John Sipple
Using the Loksound Select sound decoder, the author upgraded the decoder in his Athearn GP60M.
ExactRail Hits the Trifecta a Second Time
Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 36 Scale: HO Author: Mike Acker
This review covers the company's Trinity 50-foot Hy-cube boxcars, Johnston America AutoFlood II coal hopper, and PS-2CD 4427 covered hopper.
Factory Direct Produces Impossible Automobile
Model Railroad News 2010-06 pg. 60 Scale: HO Author: John Sipple
Various "Hi-Rail" track inspection vehicles are produced by Factory Direct Trains to look like Ford Model A.
Fill Up for Fun: Blair Line Hudson Oil Gas Station
Model Railroad News 2010-06 pg. 68 Scale: N Author: Al Skinner
Review of this N-scale kit that is also available in HO-scale.
Grizzly Mountain Engineering Wagons Carry Their Weight
Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 66 Scale: (none) Author: Bill Cawthon
This article covers the multiple scales (HO, S, O, G/F) of horse-drawn carriages produced by the company. The author discusses how to assemble and finish the kits.
HO AC-12 With Sound Finally Arrives!
Model Railroad News 2010-06 pg. 16 Scale: HO Author: John Sipple
Review and history of the cab forward model by Intermountain Railway Company.
Intermountain's FP7 Reports for Duty in N-scale
Model Railroad News 2009-08 pg. 43 Scale: N Author: Steven Goehring
Review of the EMD FP7 A and B units, including DCC. Also includes some prototype information regarding the PRR.
Kadee's Cushion Underframe Boxcars Really Work!
Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 50 Scale: HO Author: John Sipple
This model actually has working cushioned couplers.
Kato EMD SD80MAC and SD90/43MAC
Model Railroading 2001-09 pg. 17 Scale: N Author: Kent Charles
After a bit of history about these engines, the author reviews the Kato N-scale model.
Kato Unleashes the "El Capitan" in N Scale
Model Railroad News 2010-06 pg. 50 Scale: N Author: John Sipple
History and product review of the Kato F7-lead passenger train.
Last Santa Fe Roster Subject of Colorful Book
Model Railroad News 2010-06 pg. 74 Scale: Author: John Sipple
A review of the "AT&SF Railway 1995 Motive Power Fleet" book.
Lima Super Power in HO Scale
Model Railroad News 2010-09 pg. 58 Scale: HO Author: David Otte
The author reviews the MTH 2-8-4 Berkshire available in 7 road names.
Litchfield Station is All Charm
Model Railroad News 2010-03 pg. 70 Scale: S Author: David Jasper
A review of a kit manufactured by Banta Modelworks and release by Port Lines Hobby Supplies of small passenger station.
MRC Offers Improved N Scale Sound
Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 74 Scale: N Author: Steven Goehring
The review sound decoders are for Alco SD60, F-unit, and PA-1 engines.
MTH Takes on UP's Massive Motive Power Prototypes in HO Scale
Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 54 Scale: HO Author: David Otte
The author reviews MTH's 4-12-2 and 4-6-6-4 engines.
Micro-Trains Line Bridges the Gap in Z
Model Railroad News 2010-09 pg. 88 Scale: Z Author: Bill Cawthon
The author reviews the new through-girder bridge.
Märklin's Newest Heavy Hauler: The Torpedo Ladle Car
Model Railroad News 2010-06 pg. 28 Scale: Z Author: Bill Cawthon
A brief review of this large car.
NCE Updates, Improves Wireless System
Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 70 Scale: Author: John Sipple
The author reviews the latest version of this DCC system.
Narrow Minded
O Scale Trains Magazine 33 July 2007 pg. 39 Scale: O Author: Bobber Gibbs
Bachmann's Forney
New Kato Rigs for Intermodal Operations
Model Railroad News 2010-01 pg. 62 Scale: N Author: Bill Cawthon
A Volvo VN Tractor with 40-foot container and chassis, and a Yard Tractor also with 40-foot container and chassis.
New Trainman O Gauge Passenger Consist Pulls Into the Station
Model Railroad News 2010-09 pg. 52 Scale: O Author: David Otte
Atlas O Trainman passenger cars (RPO, Coach, Baggage, and Cobine) are reviewed in this article.
O-Gauge Steam Locomotive Lionel Legacy Revisited
Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 54 Scale: O Author: David Otte
This review is of a UP 4-8-4 with Legacy Control Systems and sound. Lots of detail on this model.
Paper Buildings as Raw Materials
Model Railroad News 2010-06 pg. 72 Scale: S Author: David Jasper
Since the author models in S-scale he chose to review the S-scale version of the Small Forge Building paper kit by Clever Models, which is also available in all the other scales.
Piko's Glassworks Complex
Model Railroad News 2009-08 pg. 74 Scale: HO Author: V.S. Roseman
This review covers a set of five structures that make up this complex.
Pioneers of Intermodal Transportation, Kato Introduces New Gunderson MAXI-IV Well Cars
Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 36 Scale: N Author: Phil Scandura
The author describes both the model and the prototype of these modern container cars.
Preiser Introduces More American Railroad Figures
Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 78 Scale: O Author: Bill Cawthon
These 6 figures are labeled as 1:43 scale (British O-scale).
Rapido Delivers the Angus (Vans)
Model Railroad News 2010-09 pg. 32 Scale: HO Author: John Sipple
The author reviews the modern-day wide-vision cabooses from Rapido, Inc.
SC-2 Server Controller: A Versatile Servo Control System
Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 74 Scale: Author: Dick Foster
This system by Oak Tree Systems, LLC combines a servomotor and control board to provide animation for semaphores and other items on the layout.
Sidewalk Details Finish the Scene
Model Railroad News 2009-08 pg. 84 Scale: HO Author: Bill Cawthon
Bill reviews products from Woodland Scenics and Selley's Finishing Touches which provide details to enhance the street scenes of your layout.
Soapbox Summers and Tiny Toyotas
Model Railroad News 2010-06 pg. 0 Scale: Author: Bill Cawthon
Kato N-scale Toyota automobiles and HO-scale Woodland Scenics homemade soapbox model cars.
Sticky Business
Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 84 Scale: Author: Dick Foster
The Flamingo Glue Kit by NWSL is a pink wood glue. It is only designed to bond wood to wood; no other materials.
Sunset Models Delivers on Promise of HO-scale Z-6 Challenger in Brass
Model Railroad News 2010-03 pg. 46 Scale: HO Author: David Otte
The author reviews the brass SP model.
Sylvan Introduces Three New Plymouths and an Art Deco Chevy Truck
Model Railroad News 2010-09 pg. 78 Scale: HO Author: Chester Fesmire
The author reviews the two kits, and provides some prototype history on both vehicles.
Tangent Gondolas Mix Quality, Popular Prototype
Model Railroad News 2010-03 pg. 22 Scale: HO Author: John Sipple
A review of various Tangent Scale Models' 52'6" gondola.
That's a Stretch
Model Railroad News 2010-06 pg. 56 Scale: HO Author: Wayne Calder
Under review are Ricko, Ltd stretch limousines.
The Colorful World of Billboard Reefers
Model Railroad News 2009-08 pg. 64 Scale: Author: David Otte
The author reviews the book and the Atlas O-scale 40-foot wood reefer car.
The Maxi-Grip Screw Starter
Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 82 Scale: Author: Bill Cawthon
This innovative tool by BVRR Specialities makes it easy to start screws into their holes, even hard-to-reach ones.
The O-Gauge "Blue Comet" - A Hidden Gem in the Williams by Bachmann's Product Line
Model Railroad News 2010-06 pg. 38 Scale: O Author: David Otte
Product review and historical information on both the prototype and the toy-train set.
The Return of the Proto 2000 Heritage USRA Mallet
Model Railroad News 2009-08 pg. 16 Scale: HO Author: David Otte
This review covers the 2-8-8-2 with DCC and sound in HO-scale produced by Walthers. Includes information about the prototype.
Through the Time Warp
Model Railroad News 2010-09 pg. 48 Scale: N Author: Al Skinner
The author reviews 50-foot flat cars released by Bachmann, most with loads.
Tom's Turnouts & Trackwork
NASG Dispatch 2005-06 pg. 20 Scale: S Author: Jerry Poniatowski
The author reviews the new hi-rail #4 and #6 turnouts using various cars and engines.
USA Trains' Northeastern Caboose Includes a Few Surprises
Model Railroad News 2010-06 pg. 32 Scale: G Author: John Sipple
The author reviews and provides historical information on the Reading caboose, and the fantasy version of the ATSF.
Vogue Furniture House: Building with Style
Model Railroad News 2010-03 pg. 62 Scale: HO Author: Denis Dunning
This is a kit of a Rail Scale Miniatures' furniture factory diorama.
When the Sequel is Better
Model Railroad News 2010-03 pg. 16 Scale: N Author: Al Skinner
Review of the newly-released Intermountain passenger cars.
Woodland Scenics' New Drive 'n Dine is Made for Crusin'
Model Railroad News 2009-08 pg. 68 Scale: HO Author: Bill Cawthon
Bill reviews the HO-scale pre-built model.
Ye Olde Huff N Puff's On30 Car Kits a Work in Progress
Model Railroad News 2008-10 pg. 32 Scale: On30 Author: Pete Birdsong
The author reviews the product and describes how he built the kit.