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<title>The Reading Modeler</title>
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<description>Modeling Americas Largest Anthracite Carrier</description>
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<title>New Photo Album - Jim Hertzog's Shamokin Division!</title>
<link>http://www.readingmodeler.com/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=22</link>
<description><![CDATA[I recently had the good fortune to visit Jim Hertzog's well-known Shamokin Division layout.&#160; As many of you know, Jim's layout has been featured frequently in the model railroad press, and was recently the subject of an Allen Keller &#34;Great Model Railroads&#34; video.&#160; I took several photos of the layout, and&#160;have posted them in the Photo Album in the &#34;Contributors Gallery:&#160; Model Photos&#34; section.&#160; 
I would like to thank Jim for his hospitality in opening]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-07-04T07:21:40-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>New Download Available in Signs and Goodies for Your Layout!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I'm&#160;still finishing up the home remodeling project, but this weekend I&#160;finally got some time to dust off our CorelDRAW chops in preparation for hopefully beginning work on another decal set (subject to be determined).&#160; There's a new download available in the &#34;Signs and Goodies for Your Layout&#34; section - a Reading &#34;High Voltage&#34; sign for catenary posts, taken directly from a prototype sign in our collection.&#160; If you model the Reading's electrified territory]]></description>
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<dc:subject>Reading</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-06-29T00:12:16-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>June 13 - We're back online!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[As you may have noticed, there haven't really been any updates to the site over the past several weeks.&#160; The reason for that is that for about the past 6 weeks, I've been working on a major home remodeling project which forced me to relocate the &#34;Reading Modeler Nerve Center&#34; (my computer) to the dining room table.&#160;&#160;In addition,&#160;I've been experiencing some internet service issues as a result of the construction, which complicated matters further.&#160; The good news]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-06-13T07:40:43-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>New Download Available - 10/75 Official Railway Equipment Register!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Reading Company entry in the Official Railway Equipment Register (October 1975 edition) is now available in PDF format in the &#34;Reading Company Operations Information&#34; section of the Downloads area.&#160; This is a very useful modeling reference, as it provides a great deal of information about the Reading's freight car fleet, including quantity and dimensions of the various types of equipment, as well as their car numbers (useful when splicing those decal numbers together!)&#160; A]]></description>
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<dc:subject>Reading</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-05-13T22:45:24-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Reading Modeler Review:  Reading Wayside Sign Decals</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The response to our Reading Company Wayside Sign Decals has been very positive - Reading Modeler Contributing Editor&#160;John Caples (rdg1187prr) has&#160;written a review (unsolicited!) offering his feedback on them, as well as his methods for constructing and installing them.&#160; Click here to read John's review.
NOTE:&#160; We are VERY interested in your&#160;opinions on model railroading products that are out there in the marketplace, whether directly related to the Reading or otherwise.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-05-11T16:30:01-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>New Article:  The Reading's Continuous Welded Rail Train!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[UPDATED 5/4/08 - New modeling article added!
John Caples has spent a considerable amount of time researching the Reading's Continuous Welded Rail Train, and a new article outlining the history and operation of this unique collection of Reading equipment can be found here.&#160; We're also pleased to announce the first installment in John's series on modeling the CWR Train with an article on constructing the End Protection Car!]]></description>
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<dc:subject>Reading</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-05-01T21:34:08-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>New Download Category - Signs and Goodies for Your Layout!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The staff at The Reading Modeler recently acquired CorelDRAW for use in developing artwork for custom Reading decal projects, such as our HO Scale Wayside Signs.&#160; To aid in the software learning curve, we are experimenting with making signs and billboards, and are sharing some of our work in the Downloads section for use on your layout.&#160; These are provided free of charge as image files.&#160; If you download and print out the image files at full size, they will be appropriately sized f]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-04-24T21:13:10-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Reading Company Wayside Sign Decals in HO Scale Now Available - UPDATED 5/14/08!</title>
<link>http://www.readingmodeler.com/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=15</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Reading Modeler is pleased to announce the release of our Reading Company Wayside Sign HO Scale decal set!&#160; Based on official Reading Company Maintenance of Way drawings, these cast-iron signs could be found at various locations along the right-of-way.&#160; Produced by Rail Graphics for The Reading Modeler, this is an extensive decal set that&#160;will help add an extra degree of authenticity to your layout - nothing says &#34;Reading&#34; like the railroad's trademark cast-iron Whis]]></description>
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<dc:subject>forsale</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-04-21T23:23:47-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Upcoming Area Train Shows!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Here is some information regarding upcoming model/toy train shows in Pennsylvania.&#160; The Reading Modeler will try to publish information regarding similar events on the site as we learn of them; if you know of an event that is not listed here, please click on Contact Us to let us know!
Sunday, June 1, 2008:&#160; Spring Hamburg Dutch Train Meet
Hamburg Field House - Pine Street, Hamburg, PA
9:00am - 1:00pm - Admission $4.00, Children under 12 Free
For info, contact Ralph Maurer at 610-98]]></description>
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<dc:subject>events</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-04-13T10:27:10-05:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by conductor</dc:creator>
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<title>New Article in Prototype Reference Section!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Roy Eliassen, Reading Modeler member &#34;anker12&#34; has submitted a story recounting his experiences sailing with his father on a Reading Company schooner barge, hauling coal along the Atlantic coast.&#160; Roy's story presents an interesting look at a little-discussed aspect of the Reading's operations, and&#160;can be found&#160;here.&#160; ]]></description>
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<dc:subject>Reading</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-04-07T22:52:23-05:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by conductor</dc:creator>
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<title>Your Content Contributions Needed!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[We're happy to announce that after a somewhat slow start, the Reading Modeler Forum is taking off, with several users engaging in dialogue on several topics.&#160; A big &#34;thank you&#34; to RDG-Barry for starting a variety of topics and encouraging users to get involved!&#160; If you haven't done so already, register as a member (it's free!) and check out the Forum!
We here at The Reading Modeler have several articles and projects in the pipeline to keep enhancing the site, but we can't do]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-04-03T21:56:09-05:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by conductor</dc:creator>
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<title>Athearn Introduces Reading Heavy-Duty Flat Car in HO Scale!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[
    
        
            
            
            The fine folks at Athearn have announced the release of Reading Heavy-Duty Flat Car #9100 in HO Scale!
            Projected availability is early September, 2008, and the suggested retail price is $22.98.&#160; Key features of this
            ready-to-roll&#160;car are:
            
                Fully assembled and ready for your layout or display 
                Removable heavy machinery load 
                Razor sharp pain]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-03-26T17:55:21-05:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by conductor</dc:creator>
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<title>New Modeling Article - Reading Co. Tool Shed in 1:1 Scale!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[We've posted an article by Reading Modeler contributor John Caples on how he constructed a tool shed for his backyard based on an actual Reading Company prototype, working from drawings in an old issue of Model Railroader.&#160; The article can be found here.]]></description>
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<dc:subject>Reading</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-03-25T21:40:05-05:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by conductor</dc:creator>
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<title>Reading Railroad Heritage Museum -  Bee Line Festival - April 12, 2008!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[An event 30 years in the making, and in conjunction with the 175th Anniversary of the founding of the Reading Railroad, &#160;the
Reading Railroad Heritage Museum will celebrate its Grand Opening with a &#34;Bee Line Festival&#34; on Saturday, April 12, 2008.&#160; The Museum is operated by the Reading Company Technical &#38; Historical Society, and is located at 500 S. Third Street in Hamburg, PA.&#160; 
Click on &#34;Read More&#34; for event info!]]></description>
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<dc:subject>events</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-03-06T21:34:37-05:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by conductor</dc:creator>
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<title>Upcoming Area Train Shows!</title>
<link>http://www.readingmodeler.com/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=8</link>
<description><![CDATA[Here is some information regarding upcoming model/toy train shows in Pennsylvania.&#160; The Reading Modeler will try to publish information regarding similar events on the site as we learn of them; if you know of an event that is not listed here, please click on Contact Us to let us know!
Saturday, March 8, 2008: Keystone Division of the Train Collectors Association (TCA)
St. Philip the Apostle RC Church - 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA (corner of Route 741 and Route 999)
9:00am - 10:]]></description>
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<dc:subject>events</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-03-05T20:42:00-05:00</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Posted by conductor</dc:creator>
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<title>The Reading Modeler Forum is now Online!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that the Reading Modeler Forum is now online!&#160; You can access the Forum from the link in the Main Menu.&#160; You must be a registered Reading Modeler user in order to post to the Forum; if you have not yet registered, you can do so (it's free!) by clicking here.&#160; 
We have started out with separate Forums for modeling and prototype questions, as well as a &#34;Member Marketplace&#34; for members to list items wanted or items for sale.&#160; While the Forum]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-02-25T00:42:36-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>New Reading Company Paperwork Coming to Downloads!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Saturday, February 16, 2008 - Thanks to the generous contributions of Reading Modeler community members&#160;Bruce Kelly, Rob Mandeville, Rick Bates and Bob Reid, we will be posting some new items of Reading Company paperwork into the Downloads section&#160;over the next several days.&#160; The first item is a PDF of a&#160;Clearance Form &#34;A&#34; dated 4-59, that can be used along with the Form 19 and 31 Train Order forms that are currently available for download.&#160; There are also some]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-02-15T23:58:48-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>New Site Feature:  Reviews!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Reading Modeler is pleased to announce the release of a new feature on the site:&#160; Reading Modeler Reviews!&#160; 
Thinking about making a trip to the hobby shop, but want some first-hand info before you go?&#160; Want to know if that latest book is worth purchasing?&#160; Reading Modeler Reviews might be able to help!&#160; 
Click on &#34;Read More&#34; for details on this new feature!]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-02-05T21:20:41-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Reading Company Technical & Historical Society Annual Convention!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[&#160;
&#160;The 3rd annual Reading Company Technical &#38; Historical Society Convention will be held on Saturday, April 5th.&#160; The featured speaker is Mr. Preston Cook, who will be giving his presentation &#34;Inside EMD.&#34;&#160; This is Mr. Cook's final year of presenting this program, so this is definitely a must-see program!
Click on &#34;Read More&#34; for more details...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-02-03T21:42:09-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Allentown Spring Thaw Train Meet - February 23-24, 2008!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Allentown Train Meet Associates' Annual Spring Thaw Train Meet will be held on Saturday and Sunday, February 23-24, 2008, at the Agricultural Hall at the Allentown Fairgrounds, 17th &#38; Chew Streets, Allentown PA.&#160;
Click on &#34;Read More&#34; for more info...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-01-25T18:10:29-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Reading Company Rushland Station Kits Now Available in HO Scale!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Reading Company Technical &#38; Historical Society has produced and has made available for limited release an HO Scale kit of the Reading Company's Rushland Station, located along the New Hope Branch outside of Philadelphia (the present-day New Hope and Ivyland Railroad). &#160;Although specific to Rushland, this kit is typical of&#160;Reading construction and could be used to represent any number of locations on your layout. &#160;If you're feeling ambitious, more than one kit could be comb]]></description>
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<dc:subject>forsale</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2007-12-10T00:38:25-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Reading Company Crossing Shanty Kit Now Available in HO Scale!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Reading Company Technical &#38; Historical Society has produced and has made available for limited release an HO Scale Reading Company Crossing Shanty kit. &#160;These shanties appeared at grade crossings all along the Reading system, and existed even into the mid to late 1960s in some locations.&#160; The&#160;kit includes laser-cut wood sides and trim pieces, cardstock roof pre-embossed with shingles, clear window glazing material, and a cast-metal smoke jack and toolbox. &#160; Detailed i]]></description>
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<dc:date>2007-12-10T00:07:07-05:00</dc:date>
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