NASG Dispatch 2022 #1 January Articles

2022 #1 January

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Will Holt

Model Railroad Retailers

The author covers inflation, and recruiting.

2022 #1 January

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Richard Caugherty

Model Railroad Philosophy

Dealing with aging and doing what you can still do to enjoy the hobby.

2022 #1 January

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Bob Hogan

Freight Cars - Box Cars

The author reviews the kit by Pre-Size Model Specialties of their SP A-50-6 box car. Note that at the time of this article, the company had not yet released their truck kit for this car, which is now available via their web site. Issues found with the kit were fed back to the owner, and subsequent kits were corrected based on the author's findings.

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Dick Karnes

Couplers

The author compares San Juan Shops Evolution (On3), Kadee #802/808 (S), and Kadee #5 (HO) couplers, based on his practical experience.

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Model Railroad Shows

The Model Railroad Resource announced that they could no longer continue to sponsor The Indianapolis O & S Scale Midwest Show due to significantly-increased venue costs.

2022 #1 January

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Joe Kimber

Layout Design

The author proposes a 12'x13' layout based on the Lewisburg & Buffalo Valley Railroad, which was a 42-inch narrow-gauge logging railroad in central Pennsylvania, but using standard-gauge track components. Includes a detailed track plan, and prototype information.

2022 #1 January

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Dick Karnes

Model Railroads and People

Preparing for our eventual demise as related to our train collection. The NASG has his Disposition Plan available. Go to https://www.nasg.org/, then click on "NASG", and then click on "Estate Planning" under the "Membership Benefits" sub-heading.

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Jeff Madden

Automobiles

The author describes his journey into collecting S-scale tractor trailers, box trucks, utility trucks, and delivery trucks, and evaluates what is currently available in the market. Includes several photos in and of his collection.

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John Myers

Model Railroad Shows

The NASG Convention Chairman notes that the NASG doesn't have future Conventions scheduled yet, and is looking for sponsoring groups.

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John F. Quilter

Structures - Towns/Cities

The author describes a Mission-style church he created when he was younger, and has now further detailed and added to his layout. Includes photos of the model, and one of the prototype.

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Jim Martin

Model Railroads and People

The author reports on recent goings-on with Canadian S-scale modelers, including how to use Cripplebush's rubber rocks, and the announcement of Simon Parent's Miniatures from the North company, which produced the NYC "spec 486" box car kit.

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Karin Bashista

Model Railroad Manufacturers

The founder of American Models passed away, and his wife, Karin, announces that the company will continue.

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Richard Caugherty

Model Railroad Organizations

A detailed description of what it takes to submit an article for the Dispatch.