NASG Dispatch 2016 #2 March Articles

2016 #2 March

2

Bill Winans

Model Railroad Organizations

Does looking for cheaper hotels play an important part in members' decision to attend an NASG Convention? Time to start thinking about NASG BOT elections.

2016 #2 March

2

Bill Pyper

Model Railroad Magazines

The big "S" on the Superman pajamas might be used in promoting S-scale! Typing in the web site address exactly as it appears in the Dispatch when accessing the NASG web site. A.C. Gilbert's "The Man Who Lives in Paradise" is now available as an eBook.

2016 #2 March

4

Jim Kindraka

Model Railroad Retailers

After a brief introduction of the owners, the article covers that S-scale is quite visible within the mostly-HO-scale store. Covers the services they offer, and which product lines they have purchased over the years. Includes several photos of the store.

2016 #2 March

6

Joe Kimber

Track

Using a piece of Masonite hardboard or similar material, the author describes how he built an S-scale version. Includes a photo and CAD-style drawings.

2016 #2 March

7

Monte Heppe

Model Railroad Organizations

The author covers some ideas for local S-scale clubs to bring in new members.

2016 #2 March

9

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Model Railroad Shows

Detailed information about the upcoming 2016 NASG Convention. Includes photos of the hotel, the two Convention cars, and a description of the extra-fare tours.

2016 #2 March

14

Edwin C. Kirstatter

Freight Cars

How to add car tags to freight cars. A sample set of tags is provided on the page, as well as some photos of models.

2016 #2 March

15

Jim Martin

Layouts - S

A visit with Clayt Peter's Plum Creek Railroad, which measures 14'x28'. It is still under construction, but the parts that are finished look very nice. Includes photos and a track plan.

2016 #2 March

19

Peter Vanvliet

Model Railroad Organizations

Introducing the American Flyer Product Gallery section of the NASG web site. (related web page)

2016 #2 March

20

Don Hand

Modules

The author builds a 2'x2' filler module for the Houston S Gaugers' club layout. He describes the techniques he used to make it as lightweight as possible. Includes construction photos.

2016 #2 March

23

Jeff Madden

Model Railroad Shows

2016 #2 March

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Jeff Madden

Model Railroad Shows

A brief description of the show, and a couple of photos.