NASG Dispatch 2016 #6 November Articles

2016 #6 November

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Bill Winans

Model Railroad Organizations

Being thankful for what we have, upcoming NASG elections, and the facelift of the NASG web site.

2016 #6 November

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Bill Pyper

Freight Cars - Stock Cars

What is the connection between the holidays and trains? Turkeys in the town where the editor lived (continued on page 5, "Turkeys by Train"). Info about booster ads.

2016 #6 November

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Monte Heppe

Model Railroad Shows

The author reflects on what makes NASG Conventions so great.

2016 #6 November

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Edwin C. Kirstatter

Freight Car Loads

Inspired by a prototype photo, the author describes how he built the 100-ton load for a flat car. Includes model photos and design diagrams.

2016 #6 November

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Bill Pyper

Freight Cars - Stock Cars

The article provides photos, diagrams, prototype information, and suggestions for how to model a car that can transport live turkeys.

2016 #6 November

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Ray Nase

Layouts - S

Having moved to senior housing, the author and his wife now set up his Christmas display in the building's lobby for all to enjoy. Includes photos.

2016 #6 November

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Preston E. Pierce

Museums

Planning and creating the S-scale Polar Express display layout for the holiday season at the Ontario County Historical Society in Canandaigua, New York.

2016 #6 November

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Peter Vanvliet

Model Railroad Organizations

This column covers all of the new content that was added to the site as part of the NASG web site's facelift. (related web page)

2016 #6 November

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Robert Nicholson

Railroading Stories

Christmas Eve 1965, and railroad call boys.

2016 #6 November

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Jim Martin

Layouts - S

Gregg describes how their Christmas layout grew over the years. Includes photos of the layout, as well as a track plan of this L-shaped 11'x17' layout.

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Steven Allen

Scratchbuilding

Using pressed foam, used for artificial flower arrangements, the author builds some granite and marble quarries loads. Includes construction photos.

2016 #6 November

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Lee McCarty

Model Railroads and People

The local boy scout council contacted the Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association about setting up their layout for a day at a boy scout camp.

2016 #6 November

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Jeff Madden

Layout Construction

Advice about what it takes to tear down a large layout, and documenting your inventory for your loved ones and friends.

2016 #6 November

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Dave Blum

Model Railroads and People

Glenn Miller passed away.

2016 #6 November

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Ken Zieska

Model Railroad Shows

Having conducted the make-and-take clinic at the 2016 NASG Convention, the author shares his experience watching 18 people being guided in building a structure kit right there at the show. Includes several photos taken at the clinic.

2016 #6 November

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Mike Andrzejewski

Model Railroad Shows

The author built this building as part of the Make-and-take clinic, and won the "Greeley's Place" contest in the process. He describes what he did, the story behind the scene, and shares several additional photos.

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Bill Roberts

Model Railroad Organizations

The notes taken at the NASG BOT meeting at the 2016 NASG Convention. Also briefly mentioned are the notes of the general membership meeting.

2016 #6 November

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Jay Mellon

Model Railroad Shows

The author shares photos he took while visiting layouts at the 2016 NASG Convention.

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Paul Krause

Layouts - S

The author shares photos he took of Herb Cotter's layout.