NASG Dispatch 2001 #5 October Articles

2001 #5 October

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Jeff Madden

Model Railroad Shows

The issue of joint versus stand-alone NASG Conventions is discussed in this column, supplemented by comments by Josh Seltzer on the issue. The problem is that joint conventions aren't as well attended by S-scale modelers as when the convention is a stand-alone one.

2001 #5 October

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unaccredited

Model Railroad Shows

A listing of all who won contest awards. Includes several photos of the winners. This issue's cover includes some of the model photos in color.

2001 #5 October

10

Jeff Madden

Model Railroad Shows

A full report along with photos of the 2001 NASG Convention in Scranton, PA.

2001 #5 October

20

Wayne Beachy

Passenger Trains

A bit of prototype history on Virginian passenger trains, and how to model them in S-scale. Includes a couple of photos of models.

2001 #5 October

21

various authors

Model Railroad Shows

A photo essay of local layouts open during the 2001 NASG Convention.

2001 #5 October

25

various authors

(various topics)

One covers converting an AF flat car to piggy-back service. The other describes how to convert a Plasticville signal bridge to S-scale.

2001 #5 October

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David Heine

Railroads

The history of the Rio Grande Southern, and ideas on how to model it in S-scale. Includes several prototype photos, and a bibliography of published materials on the RGS.

2001 #5 October

36

unaccredited

Model Railroad Organizations

A full report of the NASG BOT meeting at the 2001 NASG Convention.

2001 #5 October

37

unaccredited

Model Railroad Organizations

A full report of the NASG general membership business meeting at the 2001 NASG Convention.

2001 #5 October

40

various authors

Model Railroads and People

Various comments about Russ' passing on August 31, 2001.