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Magazine Articles By Don Thompson
A Mack "Bulldog" Coal Delivery Truck in S Scale
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1986 #2 Spring
Page:
6
Category:
Automobiles
Scale:
S
The author describes how to convert a Matchbox "Models of Yesteryear" series, part # Y3O, a 1920 Model AC Mack, to a local coal-delivery truck (made from 1916 through 1936). Includes scale diagrams and two model photos.
Car Identification Idea
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1990 #3 June
Page:
5
Category:
Operations
Scale:
S
Using paint markers to mark the axles of cars using the resistors' marking bands scheme to help identify the owner of the car. Useful in large group settings and during operating settings.
Central Jersey S Scalers 8th Annual Fall Get-Together
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1989 #6 December
Page:
19
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
The three-day show was held in November. The author covers all the activities during that time, with 60+ people attending. Includes a track plan of the modular layout's set-up at the show.
Coffee With Don Thompson
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2004-01/02
Page:
19
Category:
Model Railroad Manufacturers
Scale:
S
Don Thompson is the co-owner of S-Helper Service. He describes his home layout, but progress on it stopped when he started the company in 1989.
Detailing The American Models Twin Hopper
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1985 #2 Spring
Page:
8
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
Scale:
S
The American Models 1985 new hopper is based on a Unicast 55-ton outside-braced two-bay hopper. The author describes optional steps the modeler can take to make the model more detailed, covering grab irons, steps, couplers, brake details, cross-braces support, hopper door hardware, ladders, interior braces, glad hands, and painting the model.
Detailing The American Models Twin Hopper Part II
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1985 #3 Summer
Page:
10
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
Scale:
S
The drawings of the car shown in the previous Dispatch were too small to be of any use, so this issue devotes two full pages to those drawings.
MTH Purchases S-Helper Service
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2012 #3 June
Page:
8
Category:
Model Railroad Manufacturers
Scale:
S
Following the official press release, Don explains why the delay in making the announcement. The article also covers a bit of company history.
NASG Promotions
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1984 #4 Fall
Page:
12
Category:
Model Railroad Clubs
Scale:
S
Efforts in the works by the NASG Promotions committee.
NASG Promotions 2007 National Train Show Report
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2007 #5 October
Page:
16
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
The author reports on the NASG booth's set up and S-scale layouts at the NMRA show. An additional report by Earl Carlsen reports about the same show from the Southeastern Michigan S Gaugers club's perspective.
NASG Trackwork and Wheel Standard
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1985 #4 Fall
Page:
4
Category:
Track
Scale:
S
Information about the current NASG track standard. Includes a listing of track and brass models that comply with that standard.
Photo Tour of American Models
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1991 #1 February
Page:
6
Category:
Model Railroad Manufacturers
Scale:
S
A photo essay showing the American Models factory.
Port Huron & Northern Railroad
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1990 #6 December
Page:
14
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
A description, with track plan and several photos, of Dave Held's 34'x17' layout.
Promotions Committee Update
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1985 #1 Winter
Page:
11
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Scale:
S
A report on what the NASG's Promotions Committee has been working on.
Promotions Committee Update
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1985 #2 Spring
Page:
4
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Scale:
S
Update on what the Committee has been up to.
Promotions Committee Update
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1985 #3 Summer
Page:
2
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Scale:
S
Updates from the Committee.
Promotions Committee Update
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1985 #4 Fall
Page:
5
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Scale:
S
The latest update of the Committee.
Reviewer's Workbench
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1989 #5 October
Page:
21
Category:
Product Review
Scale:
S
Reviewed is the White 3000 series COE tractor truck with trailer by S DeSigns.
The 1988 AF Car Project
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1989 #5 October
Page:
8
Category:
American Flyer
Scale:
S
The author provides a behind-the-scenes look on how the NASG's A.F. Commemorative Car project was started, and working with Lionel to make it a reality.
The Sandy Creek and Pennsylvania R.R.
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1991 #4 August
Page:
15
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
The author describes a visit to Barry Mertz' S-scale layout. The brief article is accompanied by a good number of color photos.
Trade News And Views
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1986 #2 Spring
Page:
9
Category:
Track
Scale:
S
Since there are now other magazines reporting on S-scale's new products, the author has decided to change his product-announcement column to one that reviews currently-available products, with this column covering S-scale track products.
Trade News And Views
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1986 #4 Fall
Page:
6
Category:
Track
Scale:
S
The author reviews the current crop of S-scale turnouts that are available.