NASG Dispatch 1991 #6 December Articles

1991 #6 December

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unaccredited

Model Railroads and People

Introducing Jim Kindraka.

1991 #6 December

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Will Britton

Structures - Trackside

A small platform and a storage tank are placed next to a spur to allow a tank car with anhydrous ammonia to fill the tank when needed. Includes 4 prototype photos and instructions for how to model the scene in S.

1991 #6 December

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Bob Jackson

Model Railroad Manufacturers

The Longmont, Colorado company produces their own O-scale freight car kits, and is home to S-scale's Pacific Rail Shops and HO-scale's Innovative Models, as well as being a contractor for other manufacturers. Includes many photos of the facilities.

1991 #6 December

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Dan Waskes

Locomotives - Electric

In light of Lionel's release of this locomotive, this article covers the prototype history of this engine. Includes a photo of Lionel's model, and a scale drawing of the prototype engine.

1991 #6 December

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Dan Waskes

Layouts - S

Chuck Thurman's 14'x28' layout is described in detail in this article. This Sn3 layout is shaped like a "G" and uses mostly hand-laid code 70 rail. The article includes a track plan and several photos.

1991 #6 December

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Jim Kindraka

Model Railroad Organizations

The full report of the NASG's BOT meeting that took place at the 1991 NASG Convention in Syracuse, NY.

1991 #6 December

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Dave Bailey

Modules

The author describes how he built a strip of Masonite hardboard, to which he fastened 3" track pieces as a quick way to install the bridge rail pieces between the modules of his yard.

1991 #6 December

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various authors

Couplers

Covered are, how to mount couplers onto American Models box cars and reefers, and how to connect the AF semaphores to turnouts to prevent their coils from being burned out.