NASG Dispatch 2010 #1 February Articles

2010 #1 February

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Jeff Madden

Model Railroad Manufacturers

The editor opines about the future of resin kits in S-scale and what might be produced next.

2010 #1 February

8

Bill Fraley

Model Railroads and People

An ode to Russ Downs and what he did for the hobby.

2010 #1 February

12

Jerry Poniatowski

Model Railroad Shows

An overview of the new location for this annual show.

2010 #1 February

13

Gaylord Gill

Model Railroads and People

A behind-the-scene look at Brooks Stover, the layout he built, and what it took for him to become a Master Model Railroader.

2010 #1 February

16

Edwin C. Kirstatter

Locomotives - Diesel

The author describes his building this small, unpowered industrial switcher, with a battery powering the LED headlights. It would be great in a train or as a scenic element.

2010 #1 February

18

Jerry Schnur

Structures - Towns/Cities

Using a Motormax toy diorama for parts, the author built a nice-looking model of a gas/service station.

2010 #1 February

20

David Heine

Track

Using N-scale track to model an Sn22 tramway (using banta modelworks' kit T-2121, Sn2 Ore Tram Mine Cars).

2010 #1 February

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Sam Powell

Model Railroad Philosophy

Keeping notes about your layout in a three-ring binder, even if some information is stored in a computer program, because you can bring a notebook with you when visiting friends. Keeping information such as the background story, track plans, prototype info, operating scheme, etc.