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ObservationsJoe Giannovario, Editor⁄PublisherI’ve just returned from the O Scale National conventionin D.C. and what a great time we had. It’s always great toput faces with the names we see every time we process themailing list. I was able to also spend some time talking withthe many dealers and manufacturers who keep O Scale aliveand vibrant.I was most pleased to see both K-Line and M.T.H. at theshow. While primarily providers of 3-Rail equipment, bothhave made serious commitments to scale 2-Rail. K-Lineshowed their Shay and their B&A Berkshire both in 2-Rail.These K-Line offerings will be welcomed additions to the 2-Rail side of the O Scale fence.I talked at length with Andy Edelman, vice president ofmarketing at M.T.H. We discussed not just the re-entry ofM.T.H. into the 2-Rail marketplace but also about the futureof model railroading as a hobby activity. M.T.H.’s take is thatwe need to engage the “computer generation” of youngstersand young adults who show an interest in the hobby. Onething that I think is “cool” about the D.C.S. system is its flexibility.For example, D.C.S. will operate off either AC or DCpower. If you have a conventionally wired 2-Rail layout andput an M.T.H. 2-Rail locomotive on it, it will run just likeany other engine — sans the sound and smoke. Add theM.T.H. D.C.S. components to your layout and you now getcommand control of your loco, plus all the sound and smokefeatures. There are no switches to throw on the engine. TheD.C.S. board senses the track voltage and acts accordingly.Another great aspect of this convention was the marvelouslayouts open for touring. I didn’t get to as many as I wouldhave liked but what we saw was magnificent, both 2- and3-Rail. The Capital Area O Scalers are to be commended forextending an open hand to the Hi-Rail community. This wasa convention that had plenty to interest both 2- and 3-railmodelers alike. I know some dealers did as much businesson the 3-Rail side as they did with the 2-Rail side. Consideringwhat M.T.H. and K-Line are doing, this “integration” atthe national is only going to benefit everyone.By the time this reaches your hands you may have heard arumor that OST will be sponsoring the 2007 O Scale National.We have Ron Sebastian of Des Plaines Hobbies to thankfor “volunteering” us after no one bid for the date at the banquet.Jaini and I have agreed to consider being the 2007 hostbut we’re not committing to anything until we study this a bitmore. We should have an answer for everyone by next issue.I was as surprised as anyone that no one was there ready tobid for 2007. Perhaps a “national” convention is now passé.Maybe the regionals, like the Chicago March Meet and theSeptember Indy meet draw large enough crowds that modelersdon’t feel as compelled to attend the national anymore. Ifthat’s true, then hosting a national with dwindling attendanceposes a significant financial risk. That’s part of what we’regoing to study over the next two months.We pretty much finished the magazine before we went tothe convention except for this column, so we don’t have anyphotos for you in this issue. We will have them in next issue.However, I’d like to recognize the contest winners:Steam — First Place, Louis Bartig for a magnificent MoPac2-8-4; Second Place, Joe Ferraloli for a B&O W1 class 4-8-4;Third Place, Charles Bard, CN class U4a 4-8-4.Diesel — First Place, Joe Ferraloli, for his Diesel critter;Second Place, Joe Ferraloli, B&O SW1; Third Place, BenBrown, G&W MP15 switcher.Electric — First Place, Joe Ferraloli, freelance railbus; SecondPlace, Bob Fryberger, Midland Lines doodlebug; ThirdPlace, John Crisi, NYC class R2.Freight Cars — First Place, John Young, B&M reefer#13271; Second Place, John Young, B&M reefer #13128;Third Place, Ben Brown, MEC gondola.Passenger — First Place, Bruce Aikman for modeling acomplete B&O passenger train; Second Place, ben Brown,B&M milk car; Third Place, Bob Hoffman, GN full-dome car.Caboose — First Place, Brion Boyles, Nevada Northern #5(with a full interior); Second Place, Nick Powell, B&O #1937;Third Place, Sue Powell, B&O #1980.MoW — First Place, Mack Creswinski, RGS FlangerStructures — First Place (and Best of Show), Mike Miller,Dig-Rite Shovel Company diorama; Second Place, DougKirkpatrick, Evergreen Hill gas station; Third Place, JamesHartgraves, scratch gas station.Mike’s diorama was so cool I have to give you a glimpsebelow with more to come next issue.Meanwhile, keep high ballin’!◆62 • O Scale Trains - Sept/Oct ’04
A PRR-FECT CHOICE!New! Atlas O PRR H21a HoppersNEW!Getready to rollwith Atlas' new Pennsylvania Railroadfreight car, the PRR H21a Hopper. Touted as thelargest single hopper car class on the PRR, over39,000 cars were built, with an amazing history ofservice and longevity as several hundred cars lastedwell into the Penn Central era. During the 1940sand early 1950s, these hoppers were leased to boththe Norfolk & Western and Virginian railroads.(Item #6779)(Item #6778)(Item #6780)3-RAIL2-RAILITEM # DESCRIPTION/ROAD NUMBER ITEM #O PRR H21A HOPPERS - NEW!6775 Undecorated 77756778 Norfolk & Western 77786779 Penn Central 77796780 Penn Central MOW (Yellow/Black) 77806781 Virginian 7781Eight road numbers will be available per road name, except for Penn Central MOW,which has four road numbers.Features Include:• ABS and die-cast construction• Extremely accurate 1/4" scale details and dimensions• Designed from the actual PRR blueprints• Wire handrails and grab irons • Die-cast stirrups• Accurate painting and printing • Operating hopper doors• Removable coal load • Minimum diameter (3-rail): O-45• Minimum radius (2-rail): 24"Please note: Atlas “O” scale couplers can also be used on both 2-rail and 3-rail versions.(Item #6781)For the Atlas O Spring/Summer 2004Locomotive & Freight Car Catalog, pleasesend $3 ($1 shipping) to the addressshown below.Atlas O, LLC. • 378 Florence Avenue • Hillside, NJ 07205 • www.atlasO.com
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