NASG Dispatch 2014 #3 June Articles

2014 #3 June

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Bill Winans

Model Railroad Organizations

The NASG president covers several NASG-related topics, including elections, and needing someone to handle the Estate Survival program of the NASG.

2014 #3 June

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Bill Pyper

Model Railroad Magazines

The editor introduces the DCC series of articles, publicizes questions about S-MOD, and announces that the magazine's publication months will be changed later in 2014.

2014 #3 June

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Jeff Madden

Locomotives - Steam

The author encourages the reader to visit prototype steam locomotive operations.

2014 #3 June

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Jeff Madden

Layout Construction

The author was able to incorporate a lower level in the construction of his peninsula. Includes construction tips, plans, and photos.

2014 #3 June

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Peter Vanvliet

Model Railroads and Computers

The author shares various ways that modelers who have a presence on the Internet can share their work via the NASG web site.

2014 #3 June

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Dave Blum

Model Railroad Organizations

The author makes the plea for people to purchase the A.F. Commemorative cars sold by the NASG.

2014 #3 June

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Peter Vanvliet & Bob Hogan

Freight Cars - Flat Cars

A report on the first experience of 3D-printing a TPL flat car in S-scale. Includes prototype and model photos. Also provided is the parts list needed to complete the printed model.

2014 #3 June

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David Heine

Model Railroad Shows

The author reports about this event in Dallas, Texas. Includes many photos.

2014 #3 June

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David Heine

Electronics

The author introduces DCC, what it means, what it allows the layout operator to do, and how it works.

2014 #3 June

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Jim Martin

Model Railroad Manufacturers

The author shares an interview he did with Mt. Albert Scale Lumber owner Gerry Cornwell about his company, his manufacturing practices, and what it takes to produce tiny strips of wood. Includes lots of photos of the factory set up.

2014 #3 June

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Gerry Evans

Model Railroads and People

The author "introduces" himself (he has been a member of the NASG BOT, and a well-known modeler for many years).

2014 #3 June

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Bill Pyper

Scenery - Trackside

The author encourages all the add billboards to your layouts. He provides typical prototype dimensions. He then provides examples of how to make them. Includes prototype and model photos.

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Ken Zieska

Structures - Industrial

The author describes how he modified a Grand River Models kit to turn it into a freight house.