NASG Dispatch 2020 #6 November Articles
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Powell Layout Still Developing Part Two
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2020 #6 November
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3
Author:
Roger Schneider
Category:
Layouts - S
Description:
The story of moving this layout continues, with covering the electrical system's connection, attaching the Lenz DCC system that Sam Powell used on his layout, debugging electrical gremlins that had crept in, and scenery updates that were made.
President's Message
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2020 #6 November
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5
Author:
Will Holt
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
General notes about upcoming changes in the NASG, and the 2021 NASG Convention.
New Orders
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2020 #6 November
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5
Author:
Richard Caugherty
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Description:
Christmas and trains go together.
Summary Report Meeting of NASG BOT
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2020 #6 November
Page:
7
Author:
Andy Malette
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
A brief review of what happened at the NASG BOT meeting that took place on July 28, 2020 on Zoom in lieu of meeting in person at the 2020 NASG Convention that was canceled due to the government lockdowns.
Handy Tool for AF Fans
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2020 #6 November
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8
Author:
Ray Puls
Category:
Product Review
Description:
The author reviewed the Ficus track gauge, which applies only to traditional American Flyer track and wheels.
Create a Load for Your S Flatcar
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2020 #6 November
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9
Author:
Edwin C. Kirstatter
Category:
Freight Car Loads
Description:
The author uses a prototype photo of a flat car with a crate load, determines the dimensions of the crate, and then scratchbuilds a model of that load. Includes a sidebar on how to convert a Rex Engineering hi-rail flat car to "scale".
NASG 2020 Annual Awards
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2020 #6 November
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11
Author:
unaccredited
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
Even though the 2020 NASG Convention did not happen, the NASG BOT received nominations for and issued awards for the annual awards.
Best Christmas Ever When You Are Eight Years Old
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2020 #6 November
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13
Author:
Richard Caugherty
Category:
Layouts - S
Description:
The author recalls his first train set for Christmas and describes his continued involvement in the hobby.
Imagination is All It Takes to Create a Fun-filled Layout
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2020 #6 November
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14
Author:
Larry Yurcho
Category:
Layouts - S
Description:
The author details how he started and then re-started in the train hobby. His current layout grew out of a desire to have a Christmas set-up. Due to space constraints, the layout is two levels, set up in a series of unconnected loops.
Unique Structures
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2020 #6 November
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18
Author:
Jim Martin
Category:
Structures
Description:
The author covers a number of unique structures he has built for his layout.
Change Marx Light Tower to LED Lights
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2020 #6 November
Page:
22
Author:
Ray Puls
Category:
Electronics
Description:
The author describes how he converted the tower's lights. Includes close-up photos.
First AF Trains Came in 1950
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2020 #6 November
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23
Author:
Lee Olson
Category:
Layouts - S
Description:
The author tells the story of how he got his first AF train set.
How Can An Accident in Your Man Cave Garage Increase Knowledge?
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2020 #6 November
Page:
24
Author:
Jerry Rivet
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Description:
The author damages his AF box car and learns about parts availability.
My First Train, Who Was it For, Me or My Dad?
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2020 #6 November
Page:
29
Author:
Rob Ortner
Category:
Layouts - S
Description:
A brief story and two photos of the author's first layout.