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NASG Dispatch 1991 #2 April Articles

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Meet an 'S' Gauger

Issue:

1991 #2 April

Page:

5

Author:

Dick Karnes

Category:

Model Railroads and People

Description:

The author introduces Kent Singer, a Dispatch columnist, to the audience.

A Visit with Ron Tilton

Issue:

1991 #2 April

Page:

6

Author:

Dick Karnes

Category:

Layouts - S

Description:

The author describes Ron and his layout, and shares many photos of the work Ron has done. Ron specializes in scratchbuilding rolling stock.

American Flyer Service Committee Report

Issue:

1991 #2 April

Page:

9

Author:

Doug Peck

Category:

Model Railroad Organizations

Short and Easy

Issue:

1991 #2 April

Page:

10

Author:

Kent Singer

Category:

Scenery - Vehicles

Description:

Converting a Hot Wheels Rescue Ranger truck, item #5145, into a modernday utility truck for the railroad. Includes one model photo.

American Flyer Circus Train Mania

Issue:

1991 #2 April

Page:

12

Author:

Chuck Wingate

Category:

American Flyer

Description:

The author shares his observations about trying to build and improve upon his collection of American Flyer circus trains. Includes several photos of cars.

The Central New York S Gauge Association

Issue:

1991 #2 April

Page:

15

Author:

various authors

Category:

Model Railroad Clubs

Description:

This is the club that is organizing the 1991 NASG Convention, so this article covers the history of the club, and their involvement with the NESGA (pre-cursor to the NASG), and much more. Includes several photos of club members.

A Small Industry

Issue:

1991 #2 April

Page:

22

Author:

Will Britton

Category:

Structures - Industrial

Description:

This industry is served by Burlington Northern trackage in the town of Girard, Illinois. The factory receives vermiculite in moisture controlled covered
hoppers. Includes a track plan, and several prototype photos.

Report on NASG's Convention Survey

Issue:

1991 #2 April

Page:

26

Author:

Jim Kindraka

Category:

Model Railroad Organizations

Description:

The results from the survey included in a Dispatch mailing after the 1990 joint NMRA/NASG Convention.

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