NASG Dispatch 2021 #4 July Articles
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President's Message
Issue:
2021 #4 July
Page:
5
Author:
Will Holt
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
Train shows are resuming after the government lockdowns.
New Orders
Issue:
2021 #4 July
Page:
5
Author:
Richard Caugherty
Category:
Model Railroad Magazines
Description:
Take leftover magazines to local areas. Previous issue had typos.
You Never Know What You Will Find Until You Look For It
Issue:
2021 #4 July
Page:
7
Author:
Roger Schneider
Category:
Railroading
Description:
Visiting the Marion Union Station after its official hours. Includes a couple of photos.
CanAm NASG Buffalo Convention Rescheduled
Issue:
2021 #4 July
Page:
10
Author:
Jim Martin
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
The NASG Convention is postponed until 2022. The details behind TractorFab and CanaDakota, two companies owned by Kent Loewen.
Plasticville Church Puts On Sunday
Issue:
2021 #4 July
Page:
12
Author:
Joe Kimber
Category:
Structures - Towns/Cities
Description:
The author found an intact model on eBay, updates its, and adds LED strip lighting to the interior.
Spring Spree Provides First Opportunity for In-person Meets
Issue:
2021 #4 July
Page:
14
Authors:
James McAuliffe & Jeff Madden
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
Photos and a review of the 2021 Spring Spree held in Marion, Ohio.
Dirty Knees Leads to a Solution for Module Club Layout
Issue:
2021 #4 July
Page:
16
Author:
Dan Taglia
Category:
Modules
Description:
The author describes his construction of a lift-up bridge for gaining access to the interior of the rectangularly-shaped Houston S Gaugers club layout. Includes two photos.
Lionel O-27 Car Hauler Remarkably Perfect for Use With S Gauge Trains
Issue:
2021 #4 July
Page:
17
Author:
Ray Puls
Category:
Freight Cars - Autorack
Description:
The author describes how he modifies this Lionel car to make a reasonably accurate S-scale model. Includes construction photos.
Explore What a Trolley Layout Might Have to Offer You
Issue:
2021 #4 July
Page:
18
Author:
Jeff Madden
Category:
Traction
Description:
The author opines on why S-scale traction modeling never took off. Includes track plans for small traction layouts. Includes a review of current and past traction models available in S.
Construction Cement Pipe Loads for Your Gondola Cars
Issue:
2021 #4 July
Page:
20
Author:
Edwin C. Kirstatter
Category:
Freight Car Loads
Description:
The author describes how he simulated a concrete pipe load in an S Scale America gondola using Evergreen Scale Models styrene tubes.
Remembering Our NASG Members
Issue:
2021 #4 July
Page:
22
Author:
unaccredited
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
Announcing the passing away of Rollain Mercier, Dan Ponzol, and Robert Greengrove.