Trackside Model Railroading is new and the August issue is free to download. There is also a drawing to all subscribers for a Big Power giveaway that includes an NS HO Kato SD80MAC.
http://www.tsmrr.com (http://www.tsmrr.com)
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Not only did you hit the nail on the head NS O Scaler, I'm pretty sure you drove it through the wood with your assessment of current model RR publications.
I looked the site over. If they do what they say they are going to do... seems like it will be good. I, for one, am going to sign up for a year($14.99USD), so, not too much of a loss if it doesn't work out. I did notice that they are paying for submissions. Both pic and video "how to"'s. There is some fine print for submitting... but, they seem to be willing to work with the person submitting. If you all want... I will keep you updated on what I think. DE Dan.
The graphics or text font on the cover looks like someone used MSPaint.exe to apply it to the photo. I downloaded a copy and will look it over as you can't judge a book by its cover they say.