NASG Dispatch 2024 #4 July Articles
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From the Yard Office
Issue:
2024 #4 July
Page:
3
Author:
Jim Whipple
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
The NASG has officially defined the three divisions with S standard-gauge modeling, AF, Hi-rail, and Scale. Also includes the BOT meeting notes from March 2024.
Restoration Station
Issue:
2024 #4 July
Page:
10
Author:
Bill Clark
Category:
American Flyer
Description:
In this column, the author covers the two-step E unit as used by A.C. Gilbert. It includes a parts list, a diagram, and how to dissassemble and wire the unit.
Today's World of S Model Railroading
Issue:
2024 #4 July
Page:
12
Author:
various authors
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
What was behind the formal definitions of "AF", "hi-rail", and "scale".
The Early Years of S Part 2
Issue:
2024 #4 July
Page:
16
Author:
Dick Karnes
Category:
Model Railroad History
Description:
The author covers the track system choices available to modelers prior to the 1960s.
Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association 2024 S Spree
Issue:
2024 #4 July
Page:
19
Author:
Jeff Madden
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
This is a brief overview of the annual all-S show held in May 2024 in Stow, Ohio. Includes a couple of photos.
Return Of The Project: Kinsman (ex) NP Caboose Kit
Issue:
2024 #4 July
Page:
20
Author:
Rich Gajnak
Category:
Cabooses
Description:
The author describes how he converted the Kinsman kit into a model he wanted. Includes many construction photos.
20th Annual S-Scale Layout in Kings Mountain, NC
Issue:
2024 #4 July
Page:
25
Author:
Cary F. Poole
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
The layout, owned by NASG member Bill Ware, can be found at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum in Kings Mountain, NC. It is modular and measures 16' x 28'. It aims to tell the history of the railroad in the area. The article includes many photos.
The S Scale Workshop Visits Lindsay, Ontario
Issue:
2024 #4 July
Page:
27
Author:
Jim Martin
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
The article contains an overview and some photos of the club's layout at the April 2024 show.