July 2006 CTT magazine

[Anonymous]

I buy my magazines at B&N. If it gets to the shelves next month (June) it's right on time--even early for a July issue--as far as I am concerned. I only subscribe to two model railroad magazines--"Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette" (by far the slickest model railroadfing magazine published), and "ZTrack"--because those two are not readily available from most dealers.

I figure that when a magazine gets into my hands it's still new to me, regardless of any prior discussions on the various forums, most of which seem to focus on when a magazine is received (or not received), with little attention given to the content.

[Roger Bielen]

Still haven't seen mine yet. No mail showed up as of 5 pm. We live on a fill in route, it seems that whatever carrier gets back and wants OT gets our route and we aren't even considered rural. Some days our mail is here before noon, others I find it when I go out to get the paper in the morning. Isn't the USPS wonderful? Pay more for less service.

[dwiemer]

Yahoo!!!!!!!! Whoppie!!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally got mine. I guess the usual postal guy must be on vacation as this is almost a week ahead of when I normally get it. Looks good, just have to take some time to read.
Dennis

[nblum]

One sign the industry has changed since the late 1990s. The 1997 July issue had 140 pages compared with 100 in 2006.


Still things are infinitely better than in 1987 when there was no magazine worth talking about that was devoted primarily to three rail toy trains. And everytime you wanted to change direction, you had to perform the neutral-change direction cha-cha-cha ;). And the improvement in product variety and quality since 1987 is astonishing to say the least.

[jefelectric]

I got mine on the 28th. Some good articles. It seems a little thinner than usual. I think it is less adds or maybe thinner paper. Didn't count pages but the articles seem about the same length.

I senior moment I guess, it was the 27th.

[MartyE]

QUOTE: Well mine aint' here.

Arrrghhhhh!

[DCmontana]

Ditto on Kent's track plan, excellent! A much needed issue! Please, help, we need 12 issues a year (at least ten anyway!).

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by cnw1995

Saving my new copy for vacation in a few weeks so I have something to read while the bride is driving. Felix, I would guess the difference as CTT uses those terms is 'high-rail' is a somewhat more realistic - maybe more scenicked - 3-rail layout and 'scale' is more exactly O 'scale' .. 1:48. I have also seen 'scale' refer to 2-rail O gauge.

[:)] Doug I never noticed a difference in the wheels of this engine. I allways thought the size of how the scale engines were built. I may pick up the high wheel model that runs on 0-31 curves...... Felix

[Bob Keller]

The official on sale date is June 6th.

[beefmalone]

Well mine aint' here. [:(]

[cnw1995]

Saving my new copy for vacation in a few weeks so I have something to read while the bride is driving. Felix, I would guess the difference as CTT uses those terms is 'high-rail' is a somewhat more realistic - maybe more scenicked - 3-rail layout and 'scale' is more exactly O 'scale' .. 1:48. I have also seen 'scale' refer to 2-rail O gauge.

[dwiemer]

Hopefully, I will be able to write something good about CTT today, but my copy is being held hostage by the USPS. I think they must keep it in the break room at the post office for a few days before sending it my way.
Dennis

[Jumijo]

Marty,

Topics not soon to appear on CTT's forum.

What are you listening to right now?

What are you wearing?

What do you drink when you run trains?

Jim

[MartyE]

OH NO...not a GOT MINE thread here. I think this is the first time I have seen one here. Stop the Insanity![xx(][xx(][xx(][:D][:D][:D]

[Jumijo]

This issue was a winner from front to back. It even made me want to go out and buy a General set!

Loved the Plasticville articles and the Massachusetts guy's layout.

I also think Kent's track plan is a doozie. Very nice.

And all Charles Ro had for advertising was a one page generic store ad. Hmmm . . .


Jim

[dwiemer]

Alas, I am left wanting. It seems I get mine about a week after the rest. Oh well, at least I am home to get it when it comes, seems Marty is always on the road and has to play catch-up. I will be looking forward to it.'
Dennis

[prewardude]

Got mine today, too. Now I'll have something to read before I go to bed tonight. [:)]

Regards,
Clint

[wrmcclellan]

Got it today also...another great issue. Really like Kent's track plan.

[ChiefEagles]

Just got mine out of the box. Now I will be able to read it on the flight to NH and back. [:D]

[Anonymous]

Just got my copy this am. What's the differance between high rail and scale rail? I'm looking at this LIRR 4-4-0 on pg 83 , very nice but pricey. Most of my layout is made up with 0-31 with one oval of 0-42 track. This engine can run on either one of the above mentioned radii. [:)][:)]........Felix

[Blueberryhill RR]

Mine arrived today. Early this month. Now, I have something to
read over the Holiday weekend.
Chuck