NASG Dispatch 2011 #5 October Articles
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OS from S Tower
Issue:
2011 #5 October
Page:
5
Author:
Jeff Madden
Category:
Model Railroad Magazines
Description:
The editor is proposing the idea of creating a "Great Model Railroads" magazine that only features S-scale layouts. One such magazine would be for standard- and narrow-gauge "scale" layouts, and a second such magazine could be for A.F. and hi-rail layouts.
Convention Report
Issue:
2011 #5 October
Page:
8
Authors:
Jeff Madden & Jay Mellon
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
The 2011 NASG Convention was held in conjunction with the 2011 NMRA Convention and NTS Train Show in Sacramento, California. Includes photos of layouts, attendees, contest models, etc.
Slim Gauge Observations
Issue:
2011 #5 October
Page:
18
Author:
David Heine
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
The author reports on the 31st National Narrow Gauge Convention which was held in Hickory, North Carolina on September 7-10, 2011. Includes a few photos of S-related items at the show.
S Tracks
Issue:
2011 #5 October
Page:
20
Author:
Sam Powell
Category:
Photography & Videography
Description:
The author's layout models the Pittsburgh area, but he had never actually been there in person. A trip with camera in hand allowed him to better model the area.
The Lowell & Southern Railroad
Issue:
2011 #5 October
Page:
22
Author:
Robert Nicholson
Category:
Layout Design
Description:
The idea and trackplan for the S-scale layout is based on a slightly-modified version of the real 5-mile shortline near Lowell, Illinois. Using a GE 44-tonner as the locomotive, the author describes operation, and the types of equipment that could be used on such a layout.
Last Run
Issue:
2011 #5 October
Page:
29
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Description:
Donald Jaeger passed away in June 2011. He was a charter member of the Stateline S Gaugers.