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Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
2
Author:
Bill Winans
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
Covers notes about recent changes that have been made to the NASG web site, membership services, possible dues increase, and an increase in new members.
Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
2
Author:
Bill Pyper
Category:
Model Railroad Magazines
Description:
A request for Christmas photos and layout stories.
Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
4
Author:
Jamie Soberman
Category:
Model Railroad Retailers
Description:
After a brief history of railway traffic in Syracuse, New York, the author learns from the owner that the store carries all current S-scale products and catalogs, as well as many other items. Includes several photos.
Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
5
Author:
Dave Blum
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
A couple of photos of the area where the upcoming NASG Convention is to be held.
Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
6
Author:
Rich Gajnak
Category:
Locomotives - ES44AC
Description:
The author reviews the Lionel ES44AC, covering prototype fidelity, DCC compatibility (it is), and providing several photos. Scale wheels are separately available.
Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
7
Author:
Ken Zieska
Category:
Structures - Towns/Cities
Description:
The author reviews the Monster Modelworks "Single Story Starter Kit".
Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
8
Author:
Peter Vanvliet
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
A follow-up on the online shopping cart of the NASG web site, and technical support issues that have come up with the "Members Only" section of the web site. (related web page)
Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
10
Author:
Jeff Madden
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
The author recalls the 1972 NASG Convention (first one held in Kansas City), the 1973-1976 ones, and the 1989 one (the second one held in Kansas City). He then offers ideas for future Convention locations.
Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
11
Author:
Dave Blum
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
More details on clinics and the schedule for the upcoming Convention.
Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
15
Author:
Jim Kindraka
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
Description:
The author recalls the first NASG brass car project from 31 years ago. Includes several photos of the covered hopper and other project cars.
Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
17
Author:
Tom Hartrum
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Description:
Showing several variations of the NASG's special-projects kit members of the Miami Valley S Gaugers club have made.
Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
19
Author:
Robert Nicholson
Category:
Railroading
Description:
The author tells the story of the Great Blizzard of 1978.
Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
21
Author:
Charlie Bettinger
Category:
Scenery - Homes and Lots
Description:
Using twist ties (from garbage bags) for modeling fences or shanty roofs.
Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
24
Author:
Bill Pyper
Category:
American Flyer
Description:
The story is about how Jim Bezek refurbishes old, non-functioning American Flyer accessories and brings them back to life again, using a passenger station platform as an example. Includes several construction photos.
Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
26
Author:
Greg Klein
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
The author reports on the NASG booths at the various World's Greatest Hobby shows.
Issue:
2015 #4 July
Page:
30
Author:
various authors
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Description:
Reporting about Lee Johnson and Thorin Marty passing away.