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3/16" Scale 53' Girder Bridge from Central Valley's HO Kit

Although this kit is designed for HO-scale, it can easily be used in S-scale, which is what the author does as he reviews the construction and modifications of this kit (available in single- and double-track versions). The kit can also be used for narrow-gauge S-scale layouts.

70-ton Great Lakes Ore Car

The author thoroughly reviews these new S-Helper Service cars. Includes a side-bar on the history of ore cars.

A Mini Review

The subject under review is the NJ International brass crossing gate signal.

About Rail-Scale-Models

The author offers some thoughts on the Rail Scale Models product line for S-scale modelers.

Al's Body Shop

A product review of both the DSL Shops' kit, and Roberts' Brick Mortar Formula.

Along the Narrow-gauge Rails

A listing of recent and new releases of narrow-gauge-related products by P-B-L, Mini-structures, Overland, Railmaster Exports, Triangle Scale Models, and various structure manufacturers. There is also a bit of history of the D&RG and RGW mixed up in this article.

American Flyer S Gauge 1946-2000 Illustrated Price Guide and History

A review of the softbound book which is the first American Flyer guide published by TM Books & Video, Inc.

American Flyer's Mikado

The author reviews the new Lionel 2-8-2 locomotive. Includes many close-up photos.

American Models Flat Car

The author reviews the ready-to-run cars from American Models.

American Models Steam Set

The author reviews the American Models Southern Crescent Limited set, which consists of a USRA heavy Pacific 4-6-2, a baggage car, RPO, combine, coach, and observation car lettered for the Southern Railway. Includes one small photo of the engine.

American Models Wood-side Caboose

The author does a product review of the AM new caboose, speculating on its prototype.

American Models' PS-2 CD Covered Hopper

The author reviews the three-bay covered hopper, after providing a brief history of the prototype car.

An S Review

The subject of the review is the Model Memories etched-brass roof walk for 40' box and refrigerator cars. Includes one photo.

Athearn 53' Jindo Container

The author reviews the products, and includes a bit of prototype information, including two prototype photos.

B. Johnson Leatherworks

B.T.S. 110 2nd Street

The author describes his construction of the "110 2nd Street" kit by B.T.S. Includes several photos.

B.T.S. Car Shop's West Side/Swayne Skeleton Log Car

A review of the brass model. Includes two photos.

banta modelworks' Mrs. Skillens' Store

The author reviews the construction of this kit, based on the store near the Ophir Loop in Colorado in the 1940s. Includes photos of the completed model.

BenchTest

Reviewed are the USRA Double-Sheathed 40-ft. Wooden box car by Funaro & Camerlengo, Scale People and Animals by Scenery Unlimited, 1930s and 1940s Vehicles and Animals and People by Railmaster Exports, K-27 Brass Engravings by Tomalco.

BenchTest

Reviewed are the "Crested Butte & Southern Ash Pit" by The Building & Structure Co., the "Santa Fe Steel Caboose" by Scenery Unlimited, the "PRR H-32 Covered Hopper Car" by River Raisin Models.

BenchTest

This issue covers the Pneumatic Turnout Control System by Del-Aire Products, the Reading covered hopper by Lehigh Valley Models, the stock car kit by Grandt Line Products (an On3 car that is suitable as an S-scale standard-gauge stock car), and Seated People by Steam Depot.

BenchTest

Reviewed are the D&RGW Narrow-Gauge Short Refrigerator Car by P-B-L, the #6 Code-100 Nickel-Silver Turnout Castings by High Sierra Models, the Nickel-Silver Turnouts by B. K. Enterprises, the General American Pfaudler Milk Car by River Raisin Models, the Standard-Gauge Bay-Window Caboose by American Models, the Borden's "Twinky" Milk Car by SouthWind Models, the Railway Equipment Diagrams Edition 11 by CDS Lettering Ltd., and the 1991 mail-order catalog by Steam Depot.

BenchTest

Reviewed are the The Office by Master Creations, Cast Plaster Parts by Mister Plaster (their round chimney and coke oven), The R.G.S Story, Vol. 1 by Sundance Publications, Thirteen Double-Bedroom Pullman by SouthWind Models, and the Sandblast Booth by The Division Point.

BenchTest

Covered in this issue are the Freelance Watchman's Shanty by P-B-L, UP Steel Boxcar Dry-Transfer Lettering by John Pratt R/R Designs, the Milwaukee Road 50' Ribbed-Side Boxcar by River Raisin Models, Farm Tractors by Scale Models Inc, Narrow-Gauge Freight Car Underframe by Westco Products, and Streetlight by Jason's Brass Poles.

BenchTest

Covers the NWSL 33" wheelsets, the EBT Sn3 railcar by Railmaster Exports, the standard-gauge Commonwealth 4-wheel passenger car trucks by Steam Depot, the River Raisin EMD E-8/E-9.

BenchTest

Reviewed are Realistic Cedar Shingles by Sierra Scale Models, Northwoods Green Trees by Timberline Designs, the C&S Jefferson Depot kit by P-B-L, Flatcar Loads by Stewart Locomotive Works, S Scale Rule by the Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association, Lionel Hobbyist Advertisements by Lionel Trains, and the PRR 2-10-0 by Omnicon Scale Models (reviewed by Dick Karnes).

BenchTest

Reviewed are the Colorado & Southern Narrow-Gauge Gondola Kit by Overland Models, the USRA Light Pacific by Overland, and the D&RGW Baggage Car by Star Models.

BenchTest

Reviewed are the Southern Pacific Narrow-Gauge 28' Stock Car by Nevada-California Car Shops, Narrow-Gauge decals by Republic Locomotive Works, the 50' Double-Door Boxcar Kit by Pacific Rail Shops, the Swayne/West Side Narrow-Gauge Caboose Kit by Rio Grande Models, the West Side Lumber Company Heavy-Duty Narrow-Gauge Flat car Kit by Rio Grande Models, Alco RS-1 Body Kit by Railmaster Exports, the Alco RS-3 Road Switcher, manufactured by American Models for S-Helper Service, and the 1922 Mack AC "Bulldog" Stakebed Truck by Railmaster Exports.

BenchTest

Covered are the narrow-gauge Archbar trucks by Stewart Locomotive Works, the book "The RGS Story, Volume II", the 50,000-Gallon D&RGW/ RGS Water Tank by JAKS Industries, Inc., the UTLX Tank (tank only) by Rio Grande Models Ltd., Locomotive carrying cases, by A.E. Pierce Construction, and Acrylic Paints by the Pro Color Division of Windmill Hobbies.

BenchTest

Covers 85' heavyweight passenger cars, manufactured by American Models for S-Helper Service, standard-gauge archbar trucks by V&T Shops, code 100 three-point track gauge by Old Pullman Model Railroads Inc., EMD NW-2/SW-7 switcher body kit, manufactured by Railmaster Exports, for Steam Depot, and Dirt by Mecca Mineral Works.

Best Model 60 Bulldozer Blade

The author previously commented that the kit didn't come with a blade, but the owner of Rio Grande Models provided him with one, which is reviewed here.

Best Model 60 Tractor

A review of the Rio Grande Models' kit of the Best Manufacturing Company's Model 60 tractor.

BK Enterprises Closed-frog Turnouts

After a brief comment about the company itself, the author describes what he does to the turnouts to get them operate well on his home layout. Includes close-up photos.

BLI Class T1 Review

Some prototype information and a review of the HO-scale Broadway Limited model.

BLI GG1 Model Review Revisited

The author reviews whether or not some GG1 engines has aluminum surrounds on the side cab windows, and handrails and steps were black instead of body color.

Book Reviews

"A Railroad Atlas of the U.S. in 1946" and "Dining Car Panorama".

Broadway Limited Imports HO-Scale PRR P5A Boxcab Electric

After covering the prototype of this engine, the author digs deep into evaluating the model. Includes many prototype and model photos.

Broadway Limited Imports PRR P70 and P70R Coaches in HO Scale

This article provides the history on these two coaches, the history of these models in HO-scale, and then a review of the BLI models. Includes many close-up photos, and hints to improve the cars' running abilities.

Broadway Limited Imports PRR P70 and P70R Coaches in HO Scale

A product review of these models released in 2020.

Broadway Limited Imports' HO-Scale GG1 Electric

New tooling are part of this run that makes it different from their 2003 run. Thorough review with plenty of photos.

Broadway Limited Imports' HO-Scale GG1 Electric

A review of the 2021 version of the Broadway Limited Imports GG1 model with drop-coupler pilots.

Broadway Limited Imports: Pennsylvania H1Os

After an introduction of the prototype PRR engine, the author favorably reviews the detail and operation of this engine.

BTS Cabin Creek Rural Church

The author describes the kit he built.

BTS Structures' Pallets

A review of the B.T.S. kit that produces 16 pallets.

Downtown Deco's Blue Angel Smoke Shop/Lou's Tattoo Parlor

The author describes the construction process of the double-store downtown building.

First Look

Reviewed are the ScaleTrains.com Gunderson 5188cuft covered hopper, the carbon black covered hopper, the Thrall carbon black covered hopper, and the water and fuel tenders in HO- and N-scale.

First Look

Reviewed are Modelu HO- and O-scale figures.

First Look Column

Reviewed is the LogicRail Fusee PRO/M.

Flagstop Station

The author describes how he built the Flagstop Station kit (#562) from the Laser-Art Structures Division of Branchline Trains. Includes several photos of the completed model.

FP-7 Diesel Electric Locomotive by American Models

This is a product review of this engine, listing the few problems the author found with the model.

Grandview Storage

The author reviews the building of the Grandview Storage kit #4087 by banta modelworks.

Guts, Gravel, and Glory's Three Stall Handcar Barn & Line/Tool Shack

The two hydrocal-castings kits are reviewed.

Handy Tool for AF Fans

The author reviewed the Ficus track gauge, which applies only to traditional American Flyer track and wheels.

HO "1937" AAR 40-foot Boxcar

A review of the Innovative Model Works' new box car (whose owner co-started Pacific Rail Shops and Intermountain). The article contains detailed information about the prototype 1937 AAR box car.

HO Pennsylvania RR Baggage Car

Included with this review of the Walthers B60b baggage car is included prototype info about the car.

HO, N, O, S & G Scale Locomotives

A listing of all of the locomotives of these scales that have been reviewed by Railmodel Journal.

In Search of Steam Donkeys

A review of the book.

Kato EMD SD80MAC and SD90/43MAC

After a bit of history about these engines, the author reviews the Kato N-scale model.

KVD Industrial Ladders Kit

A review of the Kaw Valley Designs industrial ladder kit. Includes many construction photos as well as its installation on one of the author's buildings.

Layout Unlimited's Steel Coils

Steel coil loads made out of injection-molded styrene, and a rack specifically made for an American Flyer gondola.

Lehigh Lumber Co.

The author reviews the Lehigh Valley Models kit #LVM30.

LionChief Plus Lackawanna 4-6-0 Camelback

Review and photos of the model.

Lionel Rolls Out Improved AF Freight Trucks

The Lionel-produced AF freight trucks for 1990 are completely new; only the wheels are the same. The author reviews the new couplers, sideframes, and journals.

Lionel SD70ACe

The author reviews this Lionel locomotive, having three units to test, for scale fidelity, wheels, couplers, drawbar pull, smoke and sound, and DC and DCC operations. Includes several photos of the BNSF engine.

Mainstreeter Models' Gondola Load

The scrap metal load was included with the gondola the company sold, but it is also available separately.

Modeling the Buffalo Creek & Gauley Railroad

The author reviews the book by Brooks Stover, which covers the prototype BC&G railroad, and how he modeled it in S-scale.

Mr. Plaster's Paster Products

Several HO-scale loads and crates are available from Mr. Plaster that are usable in S-scale.

MTH Premier Class H9 Heavy Consolidation

Review and photos of the model.

MTH PRR H10s in HO Scale

The author's review of this model starts off with stating that MTH does not work the PRRT&HS Modeling Committee, which results in a model that isn't quite as accurate as the HO-scale Broadway Limited Imports' H10s model, where the Committee's advice was sought. The MTH model has some innovative features that are covered in the article. A listing of the inaccuracies are made in the article, with ideas on how to resolve those, if the modeler is interested. The article comes with a lot of close-up photos.

N Truss Bridge Set

In addition to the review, this article contains diagrams for the various bridge pedestals and how to model them.

Narrow Minded

Bachmann's Forney

NASG 2004 Convention Car

A photo accompanies the product review of the Convention car, which is an S Scale America CNW welded double-plug-door insulated box car introduced in the late 1960s.

New River Series Two Stall Engine House

The author builds and reviews the two-stall engine house kit released by B.T.S. Includes several built photos.

New Sound System Enhances Broadway Limited HO Scale PRR I1sa 2-10-0

In addition to the engines review, the article also includes a brief history of this locomotive.

New York Railway Supply PTC Model III Turntable Drive and Indexing System

PTC3 system consists of: controller box, track-selector circuit board, high-precision stepper motor, power supply, shaft connector and necessary connecting cables. The PTC3 motor can index over 14,000 individual locations within a 360° circle, so getting a precise alignment is easy as long as all the rails don't move. The controller can also automatically flip the polarity on the ridge rails (up to 1.5 amp) when the turntable has passed by 90° of rotation. An internal DPDT relay performs that operation, thus making a split-ring or other turntable rail-switching device unnecessary.

Omnicon Erie G-15 4-6-0

The author provides a prototype background on this engine, and then reviews the model as he received it.

Operating Scale Sergent Knuckle Coupler

Sergent Engineering has produced the S-scale coupler that has true-to-scale appearances. Includes photos and a parts diagram.

Ophir Section Car Shed & Depot Outhouse

The author reviews the two kits made by banta modelworks (they are sold together in one box).

P-B-L's 1934 Ford Trucks

These models originally designed and produced by the late Jim Finnell under the name "Chama Model Shop and Gallery". He sold the line to P-B-L who continue to produce and sell them under the name "Milestone Automobiles".

P-B-L's 60-ton Class C Shays

After describing the purpose and history of the Shay geared steam locomotive, the author provides an in-depth review of the locomotive.

Palace Car Co. Pullman Interior Kits

The author describes what comes with the kit, how he installed the various parts, and things he added to complete his model. Includes construction photos.

Pennsylvania Heritage Models' Adjustable Chassis

Reviewed is the Pennsylvania Heritage Models' adjustable eight-wheel Gear Drive Power Chassis. Also reviewed is the Tomalco's Sn3 Stub Switch. These are followed by a review of the B.T.S. Three Small Structures kit.

Pre-Size Model Specialties Beet Gondola

The author reviews the company's beet gondola kit released in 2018. Includes prototype photos and photos of the kit parts and the model.

Product Review

Jim provides a history of the RS-1 and then reviews the performance of the Kato HO-scale model.

Product Review

The author reviews the Everest County Store kit by The Building & Structure Co.

Product Review

The author reviews The Electric Railroad Co's Sound Converter.

Product Review

Revised Metroliner diaphragm by Shapeways, and Rapido's PRR F30A, F30D, and F30G ready-to-run flat cars.

Product Review

Reviewed is Walthers Proto PRR Class PS6L.

Product Review: "Forest City Welding"

A review and some construction notes for this kit.

Product Review: Corn Loads

The author reviews the corn load made by Lenny and Rita Leier (available via eBay).

Product Review: Rapido PRR X31A Boxcars

Includes model and prototype photos.

Product Reviews

The author reviews the Lionel 2-8-4 Berkshires.

Product Reviews

The author reviews the KMP Models' steam-powered pile driver, and the San Juan Decals' D&RGW Cumbres section house coal shed kits.

Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Ragg's...to Riches Telluride Brunswick Saloon, MRC sound decoder, Miniatronics Interior Building Lights.

Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Twin Whistle Sign & Kit's Auto Parts Store kit, Micro-Mark's Coal Tower Topper kit for Plasticville coal towers, Grizzly Mountain Engineering's Vendor's Wago and Billboard Delivery Wagon.

PRR class GLa hopper car: HO scale

The author reviews the HO-scale GLa hopper kits produced by Bowser after a description of the prototype cars. Includes one model and one prototype photo.

PRR H30 Covered Hopper

Product review of the HO-scale by Rail Shop, which starts off with prototype information about this car, and then covers the construction of the kit.

PS-2 Covered Hopper

A review of the new S-Helper Service PS-2 covered hopper.

Quick Looks

S-Helper Service's S-TRAX sectional track system.

Rabbit Hash General Store

The author builds and reviews the Rabbit Hash General Store by Mountain Precision Products.

Railmaster Exports' 1938 Chevy Coupe Convertible

A review of the construction of this two-door passenger car kit. Includes a photo of the kit parts and of the completed model.

Railroad Art's H39 Three-Bay Hopper

Review of the Chesapeake Models PRR H39 hopper. Includes a few photos, including the kit's content.

Railway Express Agency Tractor-Trailer

The author reviews the Hartoy Mack BM tractor and the Fruehauf Aerovan 22' trailer.

Rapido PRR AS-18m in HO ScaleRapido PRR AS-18m in HO Scale

The author reviews the ALCo RS-11 (DL-701) freight road units. Includes model and prototype photos.

Review of AF ES44ac Diesel Engine

The author provides prototype information about this GE engine, and a review of the Lionel model.

Reviewer's Workbench

A product review of the Overland Models 0-8-0.

Reviewer's Workbench

This column reviews the Omnicon RDCs.

Reviewer's Workbench

Review of the Airslide Hopper Car by River Raisin Models, the EMD late F3/early F7 A- and B-units by Omnicon Scale Models, and Pacific Fruit Express and Schlitz (URTX) Dry Transfers by Clover House.

Reviewer's Workbench

Review of the HOMA-BED Homasote Roadbed by BO Manufacturing, and the Central of Georgia/Southern Ry. FR-3 Pulpwood Car by SouthWind Models.

Reviewer's Workbench

Reviewed are International Car Corp. Wide-Vision Caboose, distributed by Modern Models, imported by Overland Models, and built by Ajin in Korea, and the Track and Wheel Check Gauge and the Coupler Height Gauge by the NASG.

Reviewer's Workbench

Reviewed are Diesel Horn Sound Generator by CVP Products, and the General Motors 1950s Bus by Hoquat Hobbies (includes a photo of the model).

Reviewer's Workbench

Reviewed are the GP9 by American Models, and the Fifty-Foot Single-Door Boxcar Kit by Pacific Rail Shops.

Reviewer's Workbench

Reviewed are the New York Central Heavyweight Passenger Cars by South Wind Models, and the PRR M-l/M-la 4-8-2 by Omnicon Scale Models.

Reviewer's Workbench

Reviewed is the White 3000 series COE tractor truck with trailer by S DeSigns.

Ridgehill Scale Models' Dynamite / Storage Shed

A review of this first structure kit by the company.

Rio Grande Models' Swayne/Westside Caboose

This is a review of the Rio Grande Models Ltd. Swayne/Westside long caboose. Includes photos of the kit's parts, construction, and final model photos.

River Raisin Models' Allegheny

After some detailed prototype history, the author reviews the brass model released by River Raisin. Includes one photo each of the model and the prototype.

Roundhouse: A collection of Articles From S Gaugian Magazine

The author reviews the 211-page book that Thomas Barker has made available for sale of his how-to-repair-AF columns in the S Gaugian magazine.

S Cork Roadbed From Scenery Unlimited

The author reviews the 2-3/8"-wide, 36"-long cork roadbed material sold by Scenery Unlimited.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the AC&Y Railroad Station by the AC&Y Historical Society Bookstore, the Police Car by Ertl/Racing Champions, Supralock by Widson Adhesives, and the A&P Billboard by Bar Mills Scale Models.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Coaling Tower by MTH, Bus Station by Bachmann (HO-scale), Large Scale Backdrops by Pioneer Valley Models, Metropolitan Building by Bachmann (HO-scale), Sound Station by MRC, and Extruded Aluminum Display Shelving by Glenn Snyder Display Systems.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Hunterline CPR Snowshed kit, and the Guts, Gravel & Glory Retaining Walls.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the 4-8-4 American Models locomotive, the American Models transformer, signals by Shiloh Signals, the B-17 Flying Fortress airplane kit by Tonkin Replicas (metal 1:72), and the John Deere noise-canceling headset.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Furniture Factory by Clever Brothers, trees by Woodland Scenics, Synchro Sound by Model Rectifier Corp, hydrocal castings by Guts, Gravel & Glory (not S-specific), and Coal Dealer kits by Ridgehill Scale Models.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the SOO Line Standard Outhouse by Mullet River Model Works, the Heavy Duty Crane by Walthers (HO-scale), Embossed Sheet Rock by N Scale Architect, Adjustable Regulated Power Strip by DALLEE Electronics, Bridge Crane by Walthers (HO-scale), and CPR Timber Tunnel Liner by Hunterline.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Cantilevered Signal by Shiloh Signals, brass ladder stock by K & P Brick & Building Co, S-scale birds by ML Designs, Bridge Pier and Boat Oars by Frenchman River Model Works, HO-scale roof detailing parts by Walthers, resin details by Chooch Enterprises, and Dust Collectors by Model Tech Studios.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Pikesville Models tank car, the Z Stuff for Trains signals, and the Walthers Heljan Synagogue (HO-scale).

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Lionel UP 4-8-4, Scenery Unlimited' Hogan Hardware,

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Fuel Tank by GCLaser, Julie's Cantina & Dance Hall by Andersen Model Kits, and the McPherson's Tooling & Machining by Twin Whistle Sign & Kit Company.

S Product Review

Covers the GreenLight Collectibles "Motor World Part Two" and "Auction Block Series" cars released in 2010. In addition to the cars listed, company employees, including the founder, describe the process Greenlight uses to research, design, and produce their cars.

S Product Review

The products reviewed are the Timber Frame Bent Pier and 81-foot Trestle by Hunterline, and various detailing parts by banta modelworks.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the 60' Turn-of-the-century Passenger Cars by Scenery Unlimited, Timber Paint by Timberline Scenery, Transformer Kit by Walthers, Clamshell Bucket by Crow River Products,

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Teepee Motel by Bachmann, Tarmac Road by Busch Modeler, the Windmill kit by TractorFab, and the Antiques Barn by Bachmann.

S Product Review

Reviewed is the Hidden Treasure Mine Co. No. 2 by Scenery Unlimited.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Victorian Gingerbread Style Cottage by Mount Blue Model Company, the Three-bay Covered Hopper by Lionel, 40-foot Box Car by MTH, Various Detailing Parts by CatzPaw Innovations, Six Telephone Poles by Lionel,

S Product Review

Reviewed are the RAM Sound System, the Lighted Bumper by Lionel, Trackside Signals by Z-Stuff for Trains, and S hi-rail Turnouts by GarGraves.

S Product Review

Reviewed are detailing parts by GLX Scale Models, the Brick Freighthouse by Monster Model Works, and paper structures by Innovative Hobby Supply.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Scenery Unlimited Arizona Brewing Co. reefer, several Pre-Size Model Specialties tunnel portals, American Flyer sideframes by LBR Enterprises, and Pines with Snow by Bachmann.

S Product Review

Reviewed is the bus by Catzpaw Innovations. Includes model and prototype photos, and information about how to assemble the model.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Lionel Smoking Caboose, the Riveresco 1915 Model T tank truck kit, their gates kits, and their automobile fuel service and garage kit.

S Product Reviews

The products reviewed are the Paving Roller by Don Winter, decals signs by Microscale, and Grader by Shinsei Corp.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Boiler Backhead manufactured by S Scale Locomotive & Supply, and the Tool & Hand Car Shed by Scenery Unlimited.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are E8 Locomotives by American Models, Turbine Locomotives by River Raisin Models, Interurban Substation kit (HO-scale) by Depots by John, Ott Lite by Environmental Lighting Concepts, and Highway Signals by Z-Stuff for Trains.

S Product Reviews

Covered are the SD-60 and Bumping Posts by American Models.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Can Motor Conversion Kit by S-n-S Trains, Regulated Lighting Devices by Dallee Electronics, Billboard Signage by Blair Line, International Tractor-Trailer by Die-cast Promotions, Circus Train Flatcar by Joe's Train Repair, Illuminated Billboards by McDonald Models, Track Cutter by Xuron, and Easy Cutter by Midwest Products.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the DCC and Power Packs by MRC, Maxx Traxx by QSI, Operating Crossing Gate (HO-scale) by Walthers, and Model Road Building Material by Realroad System.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Train Master Locomotives by American Models, Transmission Tower by Scenery Unlimited, Logic Rail Signal Animator by Logic Rail Technologies, Unpainted Figures by MTH, Pole and A-Frame Billboards (HO-scale) by Midwest Products, Television Transmitter Antenna (HO-scale) by Blair Line, Replacement Pull-Mor Driver Rims, and Scenic Glue by Woodland Scenics.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are Kathy's Greasy Spoon by Pine Canyon Models, Shop Building No1 (HO-scale) by Walthers, Train Detector by RA Models, Ballast and Coal by Scale University, Handibond Cyanoacrylate Adhesives by AHD, and Five Stall Roundhouse (O-scale) by Scale University.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the U25B Locomotive by American Models, Worthington Hotel by Walthers (HO-scale), MRC DCC Synchro sound by MRC, Decal Setting Solution by Badger, Window Works by Software Tangents, Spherical Water Tower by Rail Town (HO-scale).

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are Scenery Details Learning Kit by Woodland Scenics, New Zealand Railway Figures by Colonials, Canoe Shack by Trainstuff, Princeton NJ Firetruck by Code 3 Collectibles. Military Vehicles by Corgi, Animated Billboards by Miller Engineering, and Shade Lamp and Flame Effect by Miniatronics.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are American Models' 3-bay offset hoppers, AM's Track Crossing & Uncoupler, Alleyway Background Kits by Downtown Deco, Ore Car Load by Blue Mountain Hobbies, Walthers Tomaso's Market (HO-scale), Insta-Fence by Bar Mills

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Welded Double-Door Insulated Box Car sold by the Des Plaines Valley S Scalers manufactured by S Scale America (Des Plaines Hobbies), 1:64 trucks by Reviresco, Wood Grade Crossing by Fox Valley Models, Board Fence by B.T.S., Die Cast Trucks by Tomkin Replicas, and Train Box by Train Boxes Plus.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Hoquat Hobbies two-bay hoppers manufactured by S-Helper Service, two MRC Power Supplies, Road Signage by N.J. International, Model Railroader's Clip Art by ModelBuilder, Street Lamps (HO-scale) by Walthers,

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the O-scale Atlas Turntable, the S-Helper Service Kadee-compatible coupler, the M-TEC Bucket Loader,

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Delivery Wagon by Model Tech, the Semi Tractor-Trailer by Spec-Cast, the Driver Cleaner by Kadee, Trees by JTT & Partners, the Large Machinery Load by Chooch Enterprises, and Spill and Stain kit by AIM Products.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the River Raisin Pioneer Zephyr and the Flying Yankee, COSG four-bay hopper by American Models, CVSG tank car by American Models, Randsburg Barbershop by Paper Creek Model Works, and Quick Boxes by King Mill Enterprises.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Sandhouse kit by Lehigh Valley Models, the Plasticville Town Hall by Bachmann, the switch stands by N.J. International, and turnouts and crossings by Tom's Turnouts and Trackwork.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the HO-scale Lumber Company by Walthers, the wooden billboards by Blair Line, the Three-stall Hand Car Barn by Guts, Gravel, & Glory, the Fire Truck by Reviresco, and the 1:72 WWII Fighter Plane by MDC.

S Product Reviews

Gerry Evans reviews the three house models kits from Laser-Art Structures by Branchline Trains. Bob Bubeck reviews Union Pacific heavyweight passenger cars by Lionel (American Flyer). Dana Kujawski reviews a crossing shelter kit by Mullet River Model Works. Ken Zieska reviews a lumber stack by GCLaser.

S Product Reviews

The reviews include the Flag Stop Station by Branchline Trains, Chicken Coop by Turner Scale Models, Gantry Crane by Lehigh Valley Models, PRR Passenger Shelter by GCLaser, and Backdrop Scenes by BPH Enterprises

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Grand River Models' Greg's Grocery Store kit, GC Laser Truck Beds and Grade Crossing, Kaw Valley Designs' laser-cut stairs kit, Miller Engineering's Animated Neon Sign, Spec Cast's Letourneau Super C Scraper (1:50 scale).

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Frenchman River Model Works Steam Freighter "Clyde Puffer" kit,

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Chapel of Our Lady of Talpa kit from Andersen Model Kits (only S-scale product in this review), Arrow flashing LED Signs by Miniatronics, Atlas O Scale Industrial Rail Trolley Set by Atlas, Trees by Woodland Scenics, and Proxxon Tools.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the HO-scale Walthers Ashland Blast Furnace, Timberline Scenery Conifers, OO-scale Concrete Blocks by Wills Kits, and new vehicles by Greenlight.

S Product Reviews

Covered are S-scale Buses by Tonkin Replicas, Wheel Loader by Norscot, various vehicles by Green Light Collectibles, Dremel tools, Lubricants by Phoenix Unlimited, and S Scale Birds by Scenery Unlimited.

S Product Reviews

Covered in this review is the new 4-8-8-4 by Lionel.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the C&NW Tool Shed by Lake Junction Models, the Ore Car by Prairie Locomotive Works (an On30 car),

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Flexible Stone Walls by Chooch Enterprises, the Yard Office kit by Cibolo Crossing, the S Scale Signals by N.J. International, Trees by Woodland Scenics, and Hi-Rail Wooden Ties by Jim Lyle's Toy Trains.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Occidental Beer Can Tank Car by Iron Rail Models, Greenlight vehicles, and Grand Central Gems Trestle Bents.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are "Plant No.4" by Walthers (HO), Brass Birds by Mark's Model Works, and Freight Boxes and Trees by Woodland Scenics (HO).

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are The Supply Car's NP box car kit, coal piles by Heritage Scale Models, Teflon Non-stick Dry Film Lubricant by Finish Line Tech, Inc, Gapmaster by American Tie and Timber Company,

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are Robert's Brick Mortar (a water-based mortar material for brick structures), the Howe Truss Bridge kit by Hunterline Products, and the International RDF-405 Cab truck by Top Shelf Replicas.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the SD70ACe diesel locomotive by Lionel.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are Lionel's AF Defender set, Woodland Scenics Readygrass Vinyl Mat, Walthers HO-scale Street Lamps, and Block and Cut Stone Building Sheets by Monster Modelworks.

S scale 10,000-gallon Tank Car

The author reviews the Des Plaines Hobbies/S Scale America tank car that was found in the 1930s and 1940s.

S scale Alco PA-1 and PB-1 Passenger Diesels

Jeff reviews the American Models PA models.

S Scale EMD GP35

The author does a product review of the American Model GP35. Although the model uses springs to transmit the motor's rotation to the trucks, the author indicated that it seems to work very well for this particular model.

S scale SW1 Diesel Switcher Looks Good and Runs Smoothly

The author gave glowing reviews of the SW1 switcher engine model by S-Helper Service.

S-Helper Service's GSC Bulkhead Flatcar

Both the S-Helper Service's General Steel Castings 53'-6" flat and bulkhead flat cars were released in 1997, but only the bulkhead version is reviewed here.

S-Helpers Service's EMD SW-9 Switcher

The author describes the prototype SW-9 switcher, and covers how to spot the difference between it and the SW-1200 model that followed it. Includes photos of the interior and exterior of the S-Helper Service's model.

Scale Test Car

The SouthWind Models PRR scale test car is reviewed. Includes a couple of photos.

Shiloh's Lighted Signals

This is a review of the two-light standard target, model no. SS7, featuring green-over-red. The mast is a scale six inches in diameter and 21.5 feet high.

Smoky Mountain Model Works Southern RY 11-Rib Low-side Gondola

The author reviews the prototype for the car, and then covers his notes about constructing the kit. Includes several photos.

Sn3 Rio Grande Southern C-17 2-8-0

The author reviews the Railmaster Exports of New Zealand's narrow gauge engine, which is a mostly white-metal kit. Additional resources are highly recommended as the kit's instructions are spartan. A ready-to-run model was also available.

SouthWind Models Pullman

The author reviews the brass Pullman sleeper car by SouthWind Models, after a substantial review of the prototype car.

Terry's Custom-Built Switches

Terry Harrison built open- and closed-frog custom-built switches in sizes of #4, 5, 6, and 8, and custom orders up to #20. Wyes, double-slips, and curved switches
of various sizes are custom-ordered items.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

The author reviews the B.T.S. EBT flat car kit.

The Berlyn Locomotive Works' Sn3 C&S Type II Stock Car Kit

A review of the construction of this kit.

The Building & Structure Co. Lizard Head Hand Car Shed

The Building & Structure Co. The Interlocking Tower

A review of the The Building & Structure Company's Kit No.4035 "Interlocking Tower".

The Building & Structure Co.'s Flat Car Deck

The author reviews the wooden deck part that Building & Structure Co. produces for the replacement of the plastic deck of the S-Helper Service General Steel Casting flat car.

The History of AF Showcased in New Book

An interview with the authors of the "American Flyer Classic Toy Trains" book.

The Reviewer's Workbench

Reviewed is the Omnicon PRR M1 4-8-2. A number of issues were found with the four review samples, which Omnicon owner, Charlie Sandersfeld offered to correct, but he had become seriously ill at the time.

The Rolling Creek Lumber Co. Wood

The company sells logs of various diameters to build logging piles.

The Shanty

A product review of the B.T.S. Shanty kit. Includes two completed-model photos.

The Shipyard Brewing Co. by Bar Mills Models

The shallow-depth structure was perfect for the author's new town on his layout, so he built it and provides us with his commentary and construction hints.

Tom's Turnouts & Trackwork

The author reviews the new hi-rail #4 and #6 turnouts using various cars and engines.

Tomalco Track System

The author reviews the flextrack and turnouts produced by Tomalco Track now owned by Larry Morton.

Tomalco's Sn3 Turnout

Tonkin PEM 40' Container

The author does a full review of the containers, covering both the good and the bad. Includes a couple of photos.

Trade Topics

The author provides a review of the Bowser PRR G5 4-6-0 model. Includes historical information, product photos, and the model's performance.

U.S.R.A. Single-Sheathed Boxcars and Stock Cars

The author reviews the two new models brought out by S-Helper Service.

V&T Shops' AH&D "DONKEY"

The author reviews the donkey engine kit.

Walthers: Fairbanks-Morse H1O-44 Diesel Locomotive w/DCC Sound

After a history lesson about this engine, the author reviews the Walthers' model.

West Side Lumber Company Camp Reynolds Cook House

The author reviews this kit produced by banta modelworks. Includes a couple of photos of the finished model.

Westside Lumber Company Heisler #3

This review is of the P-B-L standard-gauge version of the Heisler. Includes several unpainted-model photos.

Wheel Report #1 - Doggone Good Gons

This is a construction review of the D&RGW High-Side Gondola kit manufactured by P-B-L. Includes model photos.

Wisps

Who does the magazine's product reviews, and what criteria does the editor use?

Wood-Side Refrigerator Car

A thorough review of the Crown Models' reefer car.

WSLCo/Swayne Log Car

A product review of this P-B-L kit.