NASG Dispatch 1988 #3 August Articles

1988 #3 August

4

Dick Karnes

Model Railroad Magazines

A photo tour to Spokane, WA, and this is the first Dispatch issue with a theme: tracklaying.

1988 #3 August

4

Ed Loizeaux

Model Railroad Organizations

The NASG is more united, as the Badgerland S Gaugers are trying include the "scalers" to the Fall S Fest, and Don Thompson heads up the Lionel/AF annual project car, and others' efforts at trying to unify AF, hi-rail, and scale modelers with the S community.

1988 #3 August

7

unaccredited

Product Review

Review of the HOMA-BED Homasote Roadbed by BO Manufacturing, and the Central of Georgia/Southern Ry. FR-3 Pulpwood Car by SouthWind Models.

1988 #3 August

9

Kent Singer

Freight Car Loads

A brief article for how to scratchbuild a 6-foot wide seating bench, commonly found at train stations, parks, or backyards. Includes one model photo and construction diagrams.

1988 #3 August

10

Silas Kayle

Layout Design

The idea is for a 45-degree wedges between two back-to-back layout levels. Includes a diagram to show the concept.

1988 #3 August

11

Silas Kayle

Model Railroad Clubs

History and more detailed information about the State Line S Gaugers located in Illinois and Wisconsin.

1988 #3 August

13

Tom Hopman

Layouts - S

The author describes the American Flyer-based layout, how it has its roots in the artist's drawing of the A.C. Gilbert AF catalog from 1950. Having built the layout in a modular fashion, the author was able to move it to a new city. Includes several photos of the layout after the move.

1988 #3 August

16

unaccredited

Track

This long article covers track laying from beginning to end. Includes prototype photos of turnouts (close-up), and a turnout detailing diagram.

1988 #3 August

24

Steven Myers

Structures - Industrial

The series concludes with the construction of the many details that need to be added to building. Includes construction diagrams, and close-up photos, as well as a parts list.