NASG Dispatch 1989 #5 October Articles
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President's Message
Issue:
1989 #5 October
Page:
4
Author:
Michael Ferraro
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
This column addresses the need for exposing S-scale to the rest of the modeling community, and the president's desire to create a promotions committee.
Decal Corner
Issue:
1989 #5 October
Page:
5
Author:
Don DeWitt
Category:
Painting & Weathering
Description:
New releases of decals in S-scale.
American Flyer Service Committee October 1989 Report
Issue:
1989 #5 October
Page:
5
Author:
Doug Peck
Category:
American Flyer
Description:
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.
Norfolk & Western HC-1 and HC-2 Covered Hoppers
Issue:
1989 #5 October
Page:
6
Author:
Jim Kindraka
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
Description:
The N&W cars are identical to the PRR H30/H30a and H32 class cars. A bit of information from the previous article by the author was corrected in this one, and he goes into greater detail about the 60 N&W cars. The PRR owned 1/3 of the common stock of N&W, which may have influenced the re-use of the design. Includes two prototype photos.
The 1988 AF Car Project
Issue:
1989 #5 October
Page:
8
Author:
Don Thompson
Category:
American Flyer
Description:
The author provides a behind-the-scenes look on how the NASG's A.F. Commemorative Car project was started, and working with Lionel to make it a reality.
South Jersey S Scalers Inaugural Meeting
Issue:
1989 #5 October
Page:
12
Author:
Bill Lane
Category:
Model Railroad Clubs
Description:
They met at Roy Hoffman's house to see his layout, and see all the wares from the area's manufacturers who attended. Includes several photos of Roy's layout.
The NASG - Who Are We?
Issue:
1989 #5 October
Page:
14
Author:
Don DeWitt
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
Results from a survey are shared about who makes up the NASG's membership.
Astro Rail '89 - Report from Houston
Issue:
1989 #5 October
Page:
16
Author:
Bob Werre
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
The NMRA's Astro Rail 1989 convention in Houston, Texas saw the first public showing of the Houston S Gaugers' modular club layout. The NMRA even offered an S-scale convention car.
Short 'n' Easy
Issue:
1989 #5 October
Page:
18
Author:
Kent Singer
Category:
Structures - Homes
Description:
The author describes how David Pool scratchbuilt a coal box for a residential home. Includes a model photo and drawings.
Reviewer's Workbench
Issue:
1989 #5 October
Page:
21
Author:
Don Thompson
Category:
Product Review
Description:
Reviewed is the White 3000 series COE tractor truck with trailer by S DeSigns.
NMRA/NASG Joint Convention
Issue:
1989 #5 October
Page:
22
Author:
Bill Wade
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
The 1990 NASG Convention will have an opportunity to expose non-S modelers to our scale, or so the author speculates.
General Business Meeting Kansas City, MO
Issue:
1989 #5 October
Page:
26
Author:
Jim Kindraka
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
The author reports on the NASG business matters covered at the 1989 NASG Convention.