NASG Dispatch 2019 #4 July Articles
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President's Message
Issue:
2019 #4 July
Page:
2
Author:
Will Holt
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
Encouraging members to attend the 2019 NASG Convention. Recruiting people for the NASG committees.
The Conductor's Clipboard
Issue:
2019 #4 July
Page:
2
Author:
Bill Pyper
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
Things to do while at the 2019 NASG Convention.
Making Motor Vehicles Better Supporting Actors
Issue:
2019 #4 July
Page:
4
Author:
Brooks Stover
Category:
Scenery - Vehicles
Description:
The author describes the three things he does to every vehicle, at the least, before it is placed on the layout. Includes many photos of examples.
What Screw Should I Use?
Issue:
2019 #4 July
Page:
6
Author:
Bill Pyper
Category:
Tools
Description:
Types of screws, their sizes, and drawings of each.
My Favorite Glues
Issue:
2019 #4 July
Page:
7
Author:
Steve Monson
Category:
Tools
Description:
This is a primer on available glues and which to use where.
S Reefer Cars Gilbert Didn't Make
Issue:
2019 #4 July
Page:
11
Author:
Ronald D. Warner
Category:
Freight Cars - Refrigerator Cars
Description:
How to find gently-used A.C. Gilbert reefers to update, kitbash, and improve, to make them look likes that that company never made. Lots of example photos are included. More photos are shown on page 34 of the PDF version.
2019 Promotions Committee
Issue:
2019 #4 July
Page:
14
Author:
Greg Klein
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
A summary report of the NASG's promotions committee's efforts for 2019.
An Ideal Prototype Shortline for S
Issue:
2019 #4 July
Page:
15
Author:
Jeff Madden
Category:
Layout Design
Description:
The author proposes modelers look at the Winchester & Western Railroad located in rural northwestern Virginia. Includes prototype photos, a description of their history, and a suggested S-scale track plan to fit a 12'x18' space.
S Stands for Steam
Issue:
2019 #4 July
Page:
18
Author:
Jeff Madden
Category:
Model Railroad Manufacturers
Description:
The author is encouraging us to help younger modelers look into steam engines, and what S manufacturers could do to encourage more S-scale steam availability.
2019 NASG Convention Clinics
Issue:
2019 #4 July
Page:
19
Author:
unaccredited
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
A description of the clinics planned for the 2019 NASG Convention.
Simple Battery Turnout Control
Issue:
2019 #4 July
Page:
21
Author:
Jim Martin
Category:
Electronics
Description:
The author describes a solution he has come up with to throw a Tortoise-driven turnout by simply using a 9V battery.
Baltimore Area American Flyer Club
Issue:
2019 #4 July
Page:
35
Author:
unaccredited
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
Photos and a brief description of the club's set-up at the Great Scale Show in the Cow Palace at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland.
S-Say
Issue:
2019 #4 July
Page:
36
Author:
unaccredited
Category:
Model Railroad Clubs
Description:
Progress photos of the Rocky Mountain Hi-Railers' club layout.