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1985 "S" Gauge "Gold Rush" Convention

Information about all the activities at the upcoming 1985 NASG Convention.

64 Reasons for Going to the Convention Part I

The first 32 of 64 reasons are listed here.

64 Reasons for Going to the Convention Part II

The second 32 of 64 reasons are listed here.

An Executive Pike

Building a small layout that takes up very little space, yet provides switching opportunities, and takes only one 4'x8' sheet of plywood. Includes photos of the layout, cutting diagram, and installation diagrams.

Converting the American Flyer Y-3 2-8-8-2 to Full Scale

The Lionel 2-8-8-2 only comes with hi-rail wheels. The author wanted to have his converted to using scale wheels, so he contacted Fred Rouse of S Scale Locomotive & Supply. Includes photos of the key items that needed work.

Dear S Gauger

The author introduces the "This is S" pamphlet.

Dear S-Gauger

A letter-to-the-editor explains the situation about getting ALCO Models to produce an S-scale brass NYC Niagara.

Everything in Model Railroading was Made by Someone Else

The author describes his journey into S-scale, and his layout. Includes photos and a track plan.

Exhibition Tips for an Unfinished Layout

The author shares ideas (with photos) about how one could present a layout that appears to be more complete than it really is.

Extra 2011 West

Detailed information about the 2011 NASG Convention later in the year.

From the Executive Suite

News from the NASG's president about the NASG's check gauge, coupler-height gauge, the increase in Dispatch issues from 4 to 6 per year, NASG promotional material to be included in S-scale products, and the NASG's 50-foot brass box car project has been shelved due to rapidly increasing costs.

From the Mail Sack

The author is trying to drum up support for the P-B-L S/Sn3 Shay, due to the initial response being very low.

From the Observation Lounge

Comments on how S-scale vendors or layout displays can be grouped together at the 2011 NTS show.

Jeff's Junction

How many modelers have more stuff in their closet, drawers, cabinets, or attic that they will never build or operate? An introspective by the author.

NASG Review Shop

The author reviews the Hoquat Hobbies Michigan Central reefer kit released earlier this year.

New York Central's Diesel Fueling Car

The author describes how he built this rather unusual car.

President's Column

New President Ed Loizeaux announces that Don Thompson is the interim editor of the Dispatch for this issue while Dick Karnes is preparing to take over from Elaine Powell.

President's Message

A review of the past number of years of NASG Dispatch articles seems to indicate that the focus has been on "scale" modeling with little coverage for the A.F. enthusiast. To change that, Tom Nimelli has been appointed the Chairman of the American Flyer Enthusiast Committee.

President's Message

A behind-the-scenes description of the people involved in creating the NASG's brass tank car project.

President's Message

The various ways in which the non-S organizations and magazines are acknowledging S-scale efforts, and new companies and products that are flowing into S-scale.

President's Message

The president's message is to double the membership numbers in the NASG.

President's Message

The politics of NASG elections.

President's Message

What does one get for NASG membership?

President's Message

Ed describes the tension between the NASG and the NMRA, and how the NMRA is starting to come around, by accepting the NASG's modular standard for S-scale, adopt the NASG's track standard, and including an S-scale column in their magazine, as well as considering joint conventions. He also laments the lack of support for brass products from the S-scale community.

President's Message

Is critiquing a brass model in a public forum a good idea before consulting with the manufacturer first?

President's Message

The NASG is more united, as the Badgerland S Gaugers are trying include the "scalers" to the Fall S Fest, and Don Thompson heads up the Lionel/AF annual project car, and others' efforts at trying to unify AF, hi-rail, and scale modelers with the S community.

President's Message

Continued discussion related to criticism toward S-scale manufacturers.

President's Message

Responding to the claims that there are too many NYC and PRR engines being made, and not enough for other railroads.

President's Message

Why has S-scale not grown at the rate the N-scale and G-gauge has done since their introduction?

President's Message

The NASG's president summarizes the accomplishments made during his reign.

Publisher's Message

The publisher introduces this first issue of this new magazine effort.

Publisher's Message

Disappointment in the lack of Sn3 available at the 1990 NASG Convention.

Publisher's Message

Marketing S-scale products to non-S modelers.

Publisher's Message

The author asks if it would make sense to expand this magazine to include O and On3 articles.

Publisher's Message

The publisher reviews the end of the third year of the magazine and how it is fairing, and what is ahead for the fourth year.

Publisher's Message

The magazine is not including O-scale. A frank discussion about the cost of the magazine.

S Scale NYC Niagara Proposal

Ed is writing to the membership to propose the production of a brass NYC 4-8-4.

S Scale NYC Niagara Proposal

An update on the initial survey proposal for this project.

S West 95

A report about the show held in May 1995 in Palo Alto, California.

SScaleSIG

Declaring the old NASG/NMRA S SIG as formally closed, a group of NMRA members and S-scale modelers started the new NMRA S SIG. Discussions are related to "scale" modeling only.

The World's Busiest Layout Builder

Rich Lenart builds a completely new A.F.-based layout each year for the Christmas season, and has been doing so since age 2. He currently uses an 18'x22' room. Includes several layout photos.