September 2001
VOLUME 31 NUMBER 7

FEATURES
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GP40: The First 645 Geep Part 12:

New York Central, Penn Central by George Melvin
MODELING MODERN INTERMODAL

Modeling J.B. Hunt and Schneider Navistar International 9700s by Bill Braun
Product Highlights:

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DIESEL DETAIL CLOSE-UP

2001 NMRA Train Show by Chris Lane by Jeff Scherb Electro-Motive Leasing (EML) Locomotives Part 3: The GP38-2 by Rich Picariello
ON TRACK

Improving Scale Shops Switch Machines Modeling a Union Pacific Flared SD70M

by Steven J. Orth

Franklin & South Manchester Revisited...

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A Conversation with George by Art Fahie ITLU to JLLU by David G. Casdorph

Knuckes-n-Pins and Wrapping It Up by Jim Mansfield
BEHIND THE SCENES

CONTAINERS A-Z

A Model for all Scenes by Margaret Mansfield

DEPARTMENTS
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Photo by Steven J. Orth

Editorial Letters New Products Product Reviews Society Page Dealer Directory Boys in the Basement Your Trek Plan Advertiser Index

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ABOUT THE COVER

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In the spring of 2001, GM delivered five pre-production prototype SD70M locomotives with flared radiators to the Union Pacific. Steve Orth wasted no time in kitbashing one for himself in HO using the Athearn Genesis SD70M, parts from several aftermarket parts manufacturers and a number of scratchbuilt pieces. Turn to page 34 to learn more about these unique locomotives and how Steve built his model. Photo by Steven J. Orth. INSET: Starting on page 44 Art Fahie shares a conversation with George Sellios along with a presentation of more ofArts photos of the fabulous Franklin & South Manchester. Photo by Art Fahie.

Photo by Art Fahie