NASG Dispatch 1994 #6 December Articles

1994 #6 December

6

Jeff Madden

Model Railroad Shows

A Flyer Fest is not a conventional train show, but rather a gathering of people at a host's home, where hundreds of feet of A.F. and A.F.-compatible track is placed on the floor with trains operating. The article includes many photos from the 1993 event. The article describes the history of the event. The track plan of the 1993 event is included (two pages), which was held at Mike Schafer's house.

1994 #6 December

12

Ted Larson

Modules

The author designed and built two half-circle modules for use at home and at train shows.

1994 #6 December

14

Rollie Mercier

Model Railroad Shows

The author built a cross-shaped caboose out of two A.F. cabooses, placed it on an A.F. crossing. He tells the story of how he was the auctioneer at the 1982 NASG Convention, and how and why Len bid on and won the contraption. Includes a photo of Len holding the work.

1994 #6 December

15

Jeff Madden

Structures - Trackside

Photos and drawings of a two-stall outhouse.

1994 #6 December

16

Jeff Madden

Model Railroad Manufacturers

An interview with Ertl's Product Manager James Willey about their 1:64 product line.

1994 #6 December

18

Jeff Madden

Model Railroad Manufacturers

A condensed version of the Ertl hand-out capturing the company's history. Also includes a page of photos of the latest 1:64 Ertl items in 1994.

1994 #6 December

21

Alan Evans

Model Railroad Clubs

The Central Ohio S Gauge Club members operate the S-scale layout at the Blue Caboose Train Display from Thanksgiving until New Years on weekends and weeknights. Includes two photos of the layout.

1994 #6 December

22

Gregg Miller

Model Railroad Shows

A complete introduction to the 1995 NASG Convention and all planned activities. Includes two photos taken on the Altoona Curve.

1994 #6 December

30

David Pool

Product Review

The subject of the review is the Model Memories etched-brass roof walk for 40' box and refrigerator cars. Includes one photo.

1994 #6 December

31

Kent Singer

Freight Cars

Bill Lane contributes the idea of using music wire to reinforce the stirrups on Pacific Rail Shops' cars. Includes photos.

1994 #6 December

33

Alan Evans

Model Railroad Shows

The author built three display boards to indicate the differences between S-scale's track, couplers, and wheels.

1994 #6 December

35

Kelvin White

Modules

A design for a set of modules that model the Finistere, New Brunswick. Includes track plan.