NASG Dispatch Articles by Doug Peck

1990 #4 August

5

American Flyer

A summary of the 1990 A.F. Commemorative Car made by Lionel, and the improvements Lionel has made to their products starting this product year. Also the article introduces the 1991 A.F. Commemorative Car.

1993 #1 February

19

Model Railroad Organizations

Updates on the 1992 and 1993 NASG A.F. Commemorative cars.

1995 #1 February

2

American Flyer

Update on the 1995, 1994, and 1993 A.F. Commemorative Cars projects.

1993 #5 October

26

American Flyer

A report on the status of the current and upcoming A.F. Commemorative Cars.

1989 #5 October

5

American Flyer

Two previous committees were merged into this new one, and the purpose is to produce an annual NASG A.F. Commemorative Car. The car significantly increased the NASG's membership.

1991 #2 April

9

Model Railroad Organizations

1992 #1 February

22

American Flyer

Status update on the 1991 NASG AF Commemorative Car, introduction to the 1992 one, and some info on the 1993 one.

1990 #2 April

18

Collecting

A warning about a "Linda Benson" of Henderson, Nevada selling cheap products as valued American Flyer products via mail order.

2025 #4 July

3

Model Railroad Shows

The author shares his experience attending the 2025 NASG Convention in Norwich, Connecticut. Includes some photos.

2013 #1 February

10

Model Railroads and People

Charlie Buckage passed away on January 26, 2013. Includes a photo of him and his son, Clay, and a track plan of the 7-1/2' x 20' replica American Flyer display layout that was at the Sibley Department Store in Rochester, NY, which Charlie built.

2007 #3 June

14

Model Railroad Organizations

This is the first of a series of columns that the author will do describing, in greater detail, each of the A.F. Commemorative Cars that the NASG has produced over the years. This column covers the 1981, 1988, and 1989 cars.

2007 #5 October

22

Model Railroad Organizations

Continuing his column, the author covers the 1990, 1991, and 1992 cars.

2008 #1 February

18

Model Railroad Organizations

(note that part 3 appears in the next issue, as the two articles got swapped). The author continues the series covering the 1995 and 1996 cars.

2008 #2 April

18

Model Railroad Organizations

The author continues the series covering the 1993 and 1994 cars. Includes photos of the models.

2010 #3 June

18

American Flyer

This installment covers the NASG American Flyer Commemorative cars from 1997 through 1999, including photos of each of them.

2010 #5 October

16

American Flyer

Covers the years 2000 and 2001, which were very popular tank cars.

2011 #3 June

17

American Flyer

This installment covers the 2002 and 2003 NASG American Flyer Commemorative Cars, both tank cars (includes their photos).

2012 #6 December

14

American Flyer

This installment covers the 2004 through 2008 NASG A.F. Commemorative Car projects, because they represented an entire GE work train, culminating into the 2008 Baldwin switcher engine (the only locomotive ever produced in this project). Includes photos of each piece.