NASG Dispatch 2017 #1 January Articles

2017 #1 January

2

Bill Winans

Model Railroad Organizations

Working on our layouts, upcoming NASG elections, and estate planning.

2017 #1 January

2

Monte Heppe

Model Railroad Shows

The author talks about the T-Trak modules at the NASG Conventions, consider writing an article about your layout for the Dispatch, and he shares a photo of a Harbor Master's office diorama.

2017 #1 January

5

Steve Monson

Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards

After describing the history and fundamentals of prototype turntables, the author describes in step-by-step instructions how to build a turntable. Includes prototype photos, construction diagrams, construction photos, and a materials list. More photos can be found on page 33 of the PDF version of this issue. (related web page)

2017 #1 January

11

Jeff Madden

Operations

At the 2016 NASG Convention, there were official operating sessions held for the first time at one of the annual Conventions. The author was able to attend two such sessions, and describes his experiences.

2017 #1 January

12

David Heine

Model Railroad Shows

The author describes his visit to the National Narrow Gauge Convention in Augusta, Maine in September, 2016. There was quite a bit of S, Sn3, and Sn2 at the show. Includes several photos taken at the event. More photos can be found on page 34 and 35 of this PDF version of this issue.

2017 #1 January

14

Joe Kimber

Layout Design

The author shares his plan and design for his new layout to be built in a 12'x27' space.

2017 #1 January

15

Brooks Stover

Operations

The author shares his insights after having had 50 operating sessions on this home layout. Includes several photos of the layout, as well as a track plan.

2017 #1 January

18

Peter Vanvliet

Model Railroad Organizations

The latest information about the NASG web site changes, and the first of several "When Modeling..." topics to be included in the column, which provides very specific information about some very specific modeling item. (related web page)

2017 #1 January

20

Jim Martin

Model Railroads and People

Notes about possible freight cars from Elgin Car Shops, anniversaries for the S Scale Workshop (the club to which the author belongs), comparing color vs. black-n-white photos, a visit to the Halifax & Southwestern Railway Museum in Nova Scotia (features an S-scale layout), and the passing of Dan Kirlin.

2017 #1 January

21

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Model Railroad Shows

The 2017 NASG Convention Cars are announced, and shown in photos.

2017 #1 January

22

Bill Pyper

Freight Cars - Stock Cars

Some more follow-up information about poultry cars covered in the previous issue.

2017 #1 January

23

Fred Ruby

Model Railroad Shows

A report about the history of the Southern California S Gaugers involvement in this annual show, and what they did for their 2016 show. Includes several photos taken at the event.

2017 #1 January

36

Ray Garbee

Model Railroad Shows

The author shares photos of the club's set-up at the 2016 NMRA Division 7 train show.

2017 #1 January

37

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Modules

A photo essay of the club working on their modules.

2017 #1 January

38

Dan Malkiewicz & Gregg Mummert

Model Railroad Shows

The authors share photos of the club's set-up at the 2016 Toy Train Operating Society Niagra Frontier Division show in Cheektowaga, New York.