NASG Dispatch 2023 #3 May Articles
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From the Yard Office
Issue:
2023 #3 May
Page:
4
Author:
Andy Malette
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
NASG Board of Trustees reports from November 2022 and December 2022.
Veteran American Flyer Writer Joins The Dispatch
Issue:
2023 #3 May
Page:
7
Author:
Bill Clark
Category:
Model Railroad Magazines
Description:
Bill Clark introduces himself as he is now a new columnist for the Dispatch, covering how to repair and maintain old American Flyer products.
So Here's What I Do
Issue:
2023 #3 May
Page:
8
Author:
Dick Karnes
Category:
Layout Construction
Description:
Dick's layout is very high up, which eliminates the need for some typical details. He uses mirrors to make the layout appear larger than it is, of which he describes a few in this article (with photos).
NASG Website
Issue:
2023 #3 May
Page:
11
Author:
Peter Vanvliet
Category:
Model Railroads and Computers
Description:
The author describes the planned changes related to the NASG's Annual Convention's web site. That web site covers the details about the upcoming event, and it enables members to register to attend. This article covers what the new "standardized" Convention web site would look like and proposes the registrations will done only via the web site (no paper forms).
Restoration Station
Issue:
2023 #3 May
Page:
16
Author:
Bill Clark
Category:
American Flyer
Description:
In his first column in the Dispatch, the author covers his locomotive test station that he built, which includes photos of it.
From Gilbert to YouTube
Issue:
2023 #3 May
Page:
18
Author:
Austin Birkey
Category:
American Flyer
Description:
The author introduces himself, and his YouTube channel "Austin's American Flyer", dedicated to all things A.C. Gilbert American Flyer. As his YouTube channel grew, he started developing new products aimed at the AF enthusiast, such as a 30-degree crossing.
Sixty Years Building with Wood
Issue:
2023 #3 May
Page:
22
Author:
Steve Monson
Category:
Structures
Description:
The author describes how his preferred model-building material has always remained basswood, and he's built a hundred models using that. The accompanying photos show his first and latest model built.
B&O Class L-2 0-8-0 Switcher
Issue:
2023 #3 May
Page:
24
Author:
Brooks Stover
Category:
Locomotives - 0-8-0
Description:
The author describes how he modified an S-Helper Service 2-8-0 model into a 0-8-0 switcher. Includes full and close-up photos of the changes made.
Freight Car Farm Buildings
Issue:
2023 #3 May
Page:
28
Author:
Steve Monson
Category:
Structures - Countryside
Description:
Based on seeing these structures in person, the author repurposed, much like the real-world farmers, a box car and a stock car model, put them on a foundation, and covered them with a roof. These made for quick and affordable barn structures for the farm. The article includes prototype and model photos.