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[:X]What would you like to see Model Railroader do differently, or better? I have to say that I think Model Railroader is one of, if not the best model railroading magazines on the market. I rate its' product quality as high as any and it's content maybe the best at providing me what I want to see in a model railroading magazine! 1). However, I would like to see more photos of featured layouts and maybe less of the repetitive narrations on how the layout was built, IE. L-girder/plywood/cookie cutter, atop which is foam/open grid work with screen wire, cardboard interwoven strips and plaster dipped etc, etc. Each layout featured, likely has some unusual feature which could be brought to light, discussed in depth and made a focus of why this layout stands out. 2). I would like the magazine to show some teeth when it comes to reviewing products and facing the issues of the day! Is the magazine a glorified advertising medium? Or, is it an unbiased tool for the consumer to use when considering a purchase? And, is it a sounding trumpet when an issue becomes something of significance in the hobby? The magazine should take on all comers in protecting this hobby! Some points in reference: The Athearn Genesis Challenger's sound system. This system was discussed on this forum and it appeared many felt; Here's this beautiful loco with such a crappy sound system! Also, the MTH/Lionel/QSI debacle and the Union Pacific licensing fee issues are all issues effecting this hobby. However, little press was given these issues and the review of the challenger only stated the reviewer had heard better coupling clanks. I know, it's one of those "which side the bread is buttered on" things. However, it seems to me there is so little courage in business today. Lets show some!
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