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NASG Dispatch 2003 #3 June Articles

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Jeff's Junction

Issue:

2003 #3 June

Page:

5

Author:

Jeff Madden

Category:

Model Railroad Clubs

Description:

The author describes the S-scale activities taking place in Canada, Canadian prototype railroading, and S-scale manufacturers making products for Canadian railroad modeling.

Ridgehill Central

Issue:

2003 #3 June

Page:

8

Author:

Jim Martin

Category:

Modules

Description:

The history and construction of the Southern Ontario S Scale Workshop's modular club layout. Includes a couple of photos of the layout.

Frank Titman Sells His 35 Year Lehigh Valley Models

Issue:

2003 #3 June

Page:

10

Author:

Bill Fraley

Category:

Model Railroad Manufacturers

Description:

Frank Titman has sold his company, Lehigh Valley Models, to Phil Kehr of K&P Brick & Building Company out of York, PA. Includes photos of some of the company's models.

Hudson Pilot Coupler Conversion

Issue:

2003 #3 June

Page:

12

Author:

Carl Tuveson

Category:

American Flyer

Description:

By converting the pilot coupler of the A.F. Hudson, double-heading of trains becomes possible. This photo-essay article shows how to do that with American Models couplers.

New at the Spree

Issue:

2003 #3 June

Page:

16

Author:

Jeff Madden

Category:

Model Railroad Shows

Description:

A page of photos of new products taken at the 2003 Spring S Spree.

Halifax and Southwestern Railway Museum

Issue:

2003 #3 June

Page:

17

Author:

Bill Quait

Category:

Railroading

Description:

A description of the Halifax and South Western Railway Museum, started in 1999, located in the Bridgewater Mall in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. It contains an S-scale layout.

Meet an S Gauger

Issue:

2003 #3 June

Page:

18

Author:

Paul Raham

Category:

Model Railroads and People

Description:

Introducing Paul Raham, and his layout, the "Moira Valley Lines". Includes two close-up photos of Paul's layout.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

Issue:

2003 #3 June

Page:

20

Author:

David Heine

Category:

Layout Design

Description:

A recent move has prompted the author to start a new narrow-gauge-focused layout. In this column, he reviews the things he learned from his previous layout, and the plans for the new one. A track plan is included.

Short and Easy

Issue:

2003 #3 June

Page:

30

Author:

Kent Singer

Category:

Freight Car Loads

Description:

Using paper-decorated wooden blocks as representing box car loads (for when the doors are modeled open). The majority of the article and photos were contributed by Pete Silcox.

Flyer Fest West IV

Issue:

2003 #3 June

Page:

33

Author:

David Dewey

Category:

Model Railroad Shows

Description:

A behind-the-scenes review of the show held in 2003.

Ash Hoist for Old-time Railroad

Issue:

2003 #3 June

Page:

35

Author:

Hansel Main

Category:

Structures - Engine Servicing

Description:

A drawing of an ash hoist.

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