NASG Dispatch 2001 #2 April Articles

2001 #2 April

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Jeff Madden

Model Railroad Manufacturers

Getting enough seed money to make an S-scale project a "go".

2001 #2 April

8

Ted Larson

Scenery - Vehicles

The author delves into the question, which of the available 1:64 pickup models are actually 1:64? He specifically covers the 1956 Ford and the 1950 Chevy. Dimensions and photos are included. This also contains an addendum to the Hartoy AHL listing of February 1999 issue's article.

2001 #2 April

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Model Railroad Shows

More details about the 2001 NASG Convention. Includes prototype and layout photos of those who are to be on the tours.

2001 #2 April

14

Sam Powell

Layouts - S

The author tells a "prototype story" of how his personal layout was sold to the W&OD club, and how he is taking a break from model railroading.

2001 #2 April

15

Roger Nulton

Layouts - S

The author describes the extensive remodeling work he did to create a 600 sqft space for his second S-scale layout (several photos included). He recounts how re-using old layout sections appeared to be false-economy. The article goes on to describe how he built this second layout, and preparing for a move in a couple of years again.

2001 #2 April

18

Tom Robinson

Structures - Towns/Cities

Step-by-step instructions, a final-model photo, and drawings are included in this article about how to make the S-scale version.

2001 #2 April

21

Tom Robinson

Modules

The author shares his expanded version of his traveling modular layout, now measuring 5'x18'. Includes a track plan and a photo.

2001 #2 April

22

David Heine

Locomotives - Steam

Narrow-gauge lines kept their rolling stock lettering to a minimum to save on money. Also covered are the possibility of kitbashing an HO-scale Bachmann Shay, and how an On30 Bachmann engine might be better suited for S-scale standard-gauge as a kitbash.