NASG Dispatch Articles: Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards

2019 #6 November

19

Tom Hartrum

The author describes how he built this AM Models' structure, including lighting and detailing the interior.

1996 #3 June

9

Jeff Madden

The reader is to identify the prototype depots shown in the 6 photos.

2017 #1 January

5

Steve Monson

After describing the history and fundamentals of prototype turntables, the author describes in step-by-step instructions how to build a turntable. Includes prototype photos, construction diagrams, construction photos, and a materials list. More photos can be found on page 33 of the PDF version of this issue. (related web page)

1993 #1 February

6

Mike Palmiter

Englewood Station in Chicago. The author shares photos of the model he built, prototype photos, the track arrangement at the station (four railroads intersected there), and a track plan for his 22'x26' HO-scale that modeled the area along with a photo.

2012 #6 December

22

W.F. Riggle

A one-page scale drawing of a small freight depot as found on the Port Louis & Northern team track.

1997 #1 February

20

Robert Nicholson

Type C depots were for communities that no longer had an assigned railroad agent. They were only slightly bigger than a shed. Includes several prototype photos and drawings.

2006 #5 October

5

Jeff Madden

The editor contemplates which plastic structures the major manufacturers could produce that would be of benefit to S-scale modelers, preferably ready-to-run.

1993 #2 April

30

Mike Palmiter

Photos of and around the South Bend, Indiana Union Station, as well as its history and the area's track diagram.

1995 #2 April

8

Kent Singer

John Tomlinson's layout has an under-the-tracks pedestrian walkway that is described in this article. Includes photos and diagrams.

2020 #4 July

13

Steve Monson

The author reviews and upgrades the tin model produced by Hallmark Cards in 1999. The model is close to S-scale.

2012 #3 June

13

Joe Kimber

Drawings of the depot at this location.