NASG Dispatch 1981 #4 July Articles

1981 #4 July

1

Geoffrey M. Graeber, MD

Model Railroad Shows

The editor shares several photos of models taken at the 1981 NASG Convention. More photos are included on the last page.

1981 #4 July

2

various authors

Model Railroad Magazines

Items NASG members have for sale.

1981 #4 July

2

various authors

Model Railroad Magazines

New product announcements, including SSL&S catalog, Hoquat Hobbies reefer kit, G&W Models decals, and Lehigh Valley Models catalog.

1981 #4 July

3

Rollie Mercier

Model Railroad Organizations

This is the first column by the new president in which he thanks the previous president and treasurer, and the Convention organizers. He announced that the NASG BOT approved the new S-scale standard, which allows the NMRA to confirm their new standard for S (which will take several years). He reports that the new way of running the NASG memberships had been approved by a huge margin.

1981 #4 July

4

Rob Moore

Model Railroad Organizations

The final results of the 1981 election. Also includes the announcement that Jim Kindraka ran and won the Central VP position, but was promoted by the BOT to take on the Executive VP position since that was vacated by Rollie Mercier as he won the President position.

1981 #4 July

5

Bill Oertly

Model Railroad Organizations

The results of the 1981 4th quarter.

1981 #4 July

5

Ed Loizeaux

Locomotives - 4-8-4

Ed is writing to the membership to propose the production of a brass NYC 4-8-4.

1981 #4 July

6

Wayne L. Pier

Model Railroad Organizations

Drawings of the new standard for S and Sn3 track and wheels that the NASG BOT approved and forwarded to the NMRA for their approval.

1981 #4 July

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John W. Steinbach

Model Railroad Shows

A report submitted by the secretary of the club sponsoring the Convention. Fundimensions was there promoting their new products under the Lionel brand name.