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NASG Dispatch 2000 #3 June Articles

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Jeff's Junction

Issue:

2000 #3 June

Page:

5

Author:

Jeff Madden

Category:

Model Railroads and People

Description:

Making a case for an all-"scale"-only regional meet or convention.

64 Reasons for Going to the Convention Part II

Issue:

2000 #3 June

Page:

8

Author:

Ed Loizeaux

Category:

Model Railroad Shows

Description:

The second 32 of 64 reasons are listed here.

NASG Functions at the San Jose NASG/NMRA Convention

Issue:

2000 #3 June

Page:

10

Author:

unaccredited

Category:

Model Railroad Shows

S Gauge One Evening Project

Issue:

2000 #3 June

Page:

10

Author:

J.P. Broadbottom

Category:

Scenery - Trackside

Description:

Drawing of how to build a track-side coal elevator.

Module Corner

Issue:

2000 #3 June

Page:

11

Author:

Dan Vandermause

Category:

Modules

Description:

Photos and a description of the Potomac Valley S Gauge Association first modular layout. Includes track plans of some of the modules.

Operating Scale Sergent Knuckle Coupler

Issue:

2000 #3 June

Page:

15

Author:

Keith Thompson

Category:

Product Review

Description:

Sergent Engineering has produced the S-scale coupler that has true-to-scale appearances. Includes photos and a parts diagram.

Meet an S Gaugers

Issue:

2000 #3 June

Page:

17

Author:

Ernie Horr

Category:

Model Railroads and People

Description:

Introduction to Ernie Horr. As this issue went to the printer, Ernie passed away on June 16, 2000. Includes photos of Ernie, his wife, and his layout. Also includes a track plan of his "The Tinplate Road".

It's Steamtown in Scranton, Pennsylvania for the NASG Convention in 2001

Issue:

2000 #3 June

Page:

20

Author:

Ken Schwartz

Category:

Model Railroad Shows

Description:

Prototype photos of things to see in Scranton, PA for the 2001 NASG Convention.

Sappo Display Highlights This Year's Spring S Spree

Issue:

2000 #3 June

Page:

22

Author:

Jeff Madden

Category:

Model Railroad Shows

Description:

The author attends the Spring S Spree in Strongsville, Ohio, put on by the Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association. Includes several photos of Randy Sappo's structures, Josh Seltzer and his layout, and Jim Zborowski's layout.

Both the Fall S Fest and the Badgerland S Gaugers to Celebrate 25 Years

Issue:

2000 #3 June

Page:

24

Author:

unaccredited

Category:

Model Railroad Shows

Description:

Detailed information about the 2000 Fall S Fest, its history and the Badgerland club's history. Includes photos of layouts open during the event.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

Issue:

2000 #3 June

Page:

26

Author:

David Heine

Category:

Locomotives - Steam

Description:

Using an MDC HO-scale Shay to build one for Sn3, and how to do the conversion. Includes final model photos.

A Hump Yard for the Sacramento Division Part III

Issue:

2000 #3 June

Page:

28

Authors:

Vic Cherven, Jr. & Vic Cherven, Sr.

Category:

Layout Construction

Description:

Construction of the hump yard continues with applying ballast, doing the electrical work, testing turnouts, adding retaining walls, adding structures, and describing what the future plans are.

Korber 2-stall Engine Backshop Conversion to a Single Stall

Issue:

2000 #3 June

Page:

31

Author:

Michael Scivoletti

Category:

Structures - Engine Servicing

Description:

The author kitbashed the Korber Models diesel engine house into one long one. Includes one photo of the final model.

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