NASG Dispatch 2013 #1 February Articles

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Model Railroad Organizations

Volunteering for the NASG has been down, and hardly anyone is offering their services. The BOT is asking for help with this article.

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Jeff Madden

Model Railroad Philosophy

The author proposed ideas for the main S-scale manufacturers to implement.

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Jamie Bothwell

Model Railroad Shows

Introductory information about the 2013 NASG Convention in Scranton, PA.

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Doug Peck

Model Railroads and People

Charlie Buckage passed away on January 26, 2013. Includes a photo of him and his son, Clay, and a track plan of the 7-1/2' x 20' replica American Flyer display layout that was at the Sibley Department Store in Rochester, NY, which Charlie built.

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Edwin C. Kirstatter

Structures - Bridges

This article describes how the author converted an HO-scale Bachmann starter set's bridge for S-scale use as a steel truss country road bridge.

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Bert Mahr

Layouts - S

The 24'x32' layout will be open as part of the 2013 NASG Convention. Included with the article are photos and a track plan of this two-level layout, featuring Conrail.

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Bill Clark

Model Railroad Clubs

This article covers the history of the club, the history of their layout, and includes a couple of photos. (related web page)

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David Heine

Freight Cars

The author shares a good number of photos of models are older ones in his collection.

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Sam Powell

Model Railroad Philosophy

The author discusses several topics to help determine if the hobby is dying. If not, what is it that we can do to help bring in new blood?