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50 Years of the S Gaugian

The author reflects on what it is like to have published 259 issues in 50 years.

A Salute to S Gaugian!

The S Gaugian magazine is 55 years old this year. Don Heimburger started it in 1962 when he was 14!

Booster Ads

Booster ads (which support the finances of the Dispatch) can be placed in any issue, but the next issue will have extra pages.

Check Out Special Publications

The author states that S-scale modelers should check out the various annual soft-cover magazines that are published for ideas.

Collector's Column Editors Through the Years

A summary and photos of the various column's editors.

Conductor

Changes to web site addresses, the inclusion of the Dispatch advertisers listing on the "S Resources" page of the NASG web site, and the new feature of additional pages to the Dispatch issue when you download the PDF version, starting this this issue.

Dispatch Letters and Obituary Policies

Policies for posting letters-to-the-editor and obituaries.

Editor's Comments

Some info about the magazine itself. A request for a printer for the magazine. Preparing for next month's article on converting an A.C. Gilbert 0-8-0 to scale.

Editorial

A photo tour to Spokane, WA, and this is the first Dispatch issue with a theme: tracklaying.

Elaine's Elaborations

S-scale modeler Sam Powell's wife, Elaine, has volunteered to take over the role as editor of the NASG's Dispatch. Sam will be the technical associate editor.

Elaine's Elaborations

Purpose behind the included survey.

Farewell Statement from Ernie Horr

The editor explains that he has to resign and that Geoffrey Graeber is taking over.

Foolscap

This is the first issue of this magazine, published under the NMRA's S Scale Special Interest Group.

Foolscap

A description of the changes made to this issue of the magazine.

Foolscap

Why no December issue?

Foolscap

The editor is formally switching to an every-other-month publishing schedule.

From the Conductor

The new editor introduces himself, and how he plans to edit the magazine.

From the Conductor

The editor of the Dispatch introduces his design idea of making the cover's text look like the font and style of a prototype railroad. Each issue will be different.

Guidelines for Dispatch Authors

The author offers his guidelines for submitting articles to the magazine.

I Ain't Got No Time to Write an Article!

The author offers suggestions that will help you put together a magazine article over a period of time.

Interchange Yard

Items NASG members have for sale.

Introducing Dick Karnes

Dick Karnes signed up to volunteer as the Dispatch's assistant editor for "scale" modeling in S. He gives his history into his involvement with S. Dick is one of the founders of the NASG.

Introducing Phil Scandura

Phil signs on as the "scale" assistant editor for the Dispatch magazine. He introduces himself and how he modeled in both HO and N before settling on S in 2008.

Introducing Stephen Law

Stephen Law signed up to volunteer as the Dispatch's assistant editor for "hi-rail/AF" modeling in S. He gives his history into his involvement with S. Dick is one of the founders of the NASG.

Introduction

The NASG president introduces this special "This is S" issue, with what it takes to be an S-scale modeler.

Introduction to This Is S

This is the first special issue, where the annual Membership Directory is replaced with a special edition of the NASG Dispatch.

Jeff's Junction

The author describes his strong desire to collecting magazines.

Jeff's Junction

What will be the future of S-scale magazines? Will there be a downloadable, online-only one that can be sustained?

Last Orders

The editor announces that he has been replaced and this is his last issue.

Letters to the Editor

Feedback on the recent Dispatch issue. Also on this page is the announcement that the editorship of the Dispatch is changing.

Manufacturers Column

New product announcements, including SSL&S catalog, Hoquat Hobbies reefer kit, G&W Models decals, and Lehigh Valley Models catalog.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines for Dispatch Authors

Basic how-to information for submitting articles for the NASG's Dispatch.

Mea Culpa

Fixing errors in the previous issues.

Meet the S Gaugian Staff

The article covers the members of the Heimburger House publishing company, and shares photos of them.

New Orders

Apologizes for errors in the previous issue, and requesting articles for the Christmas issue.

New Orders

Apologizes for errors in the previous issue.

New Orders

Take leftover magazines to local areas. Previous issue had typos.

New Orders

The editor announces the use of a new printer, and the magazine is now in full color.

New Orders

Magazine shipping delays.

Notes on this Issue

The editor describes the content of this issue, including omitting certain items to allow for more space for content about the upcoming Convention. This rest of this article is about additional volunteer staff needed.

Observations

With this "golden" issue, #50, the publisher reflects on its accomplishments, and he announces "OST Publications Inc." that he co-owns with Mike Cougill.

On the Conductor's Clipboard

The editor introduces the DCC series of articles, publicizes questions about S-MOD, and announces that the magazine's publication months will be changed later in 2014.

On the Conductor's Clipboard

The editor describes this issue and why one should belong to the NASG.

On the Conductor's Clipboard

The editor describes some changes in this issue.

On the Conductor's Clipboard

This is the first issue on the new schedule (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov).

On the Conductor's Clipboard

Comments about the current issue, and ideas for future issues.

On the Conductor's Clipboard

The editor requests that contributor NOT use photo-forwarding services, starts his series on local hobby shops, and the upcoming NASG election.

On the Conductor's Clipboard

A note about grain elevators (covered in this issue), and the unfortunate duplication of Mike Fyten's article in the previous issue of the Dispatch and the S Gaugian magazine.

On the Conductor's Clipboard

A request for Christmas photos and layout stories.

On the Conductor's Clipboard

Membership renewals will no longer be mailed out starting in 2016. Booster ads. Many photos received related to the 2015 NASG Convention. The California State Railroad Museum has a static display of S-scale equipment.

On the Conductor's Clipboard

Observations from manning the NASG booth at the 2015 National Train Show. Photos taken at the event are shown on page 4.

On the Conductor's Clipboard

What it takes to write and submit an article and/or photos for possible inclusion in future Dispatch issues.

On the Conductor's Clipboard

The big "S" on the Superman pajamas might be used in promoting S-scale! Typing in the web site address exactly as it appears in the Dispatch when accessing the NASG web site. A.C. Gilbert's "The Man Who Lives in Paradise" is now available as an eBook.

On the Conductor's Clipboard

An evaluation of what the editor has accomplished, and how we need more advertisers to keep the Dispatch going and perhaps get bigger.

Opinions?

Comments sent in by subscribers of the magazine about how they feel about S-scale and about the magazine.

OS from S Tower

The editor reviews the 16-page insert in the May 2011 Railroad Model Craftsman magazine featuring S-scale products and articles.

OS from S Tower

S-scale coverage in the annual magazines that Kalmbach produces, and how we could contribute more S-related articles to those issues.

OS from S Tower

The editor is proposing the idea of creating a "Great Model Railroads" magazine that only features S-scale layouts. One such magazine would be for standard- and narrow-gauge "scale" layouts, and a second such magazine could be for A.F. and hi-rail layouts.

Our Purpose

A brief introduction to this new magazine.

Promotions Committee Report

The promotions chairman explains what happened in the recent multi-scale magazine advertisements for S and the NASG.

Publisher's Message

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

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.

Publisher's Message

This is the first issue under the new name. "S/Sn3 Buyer's Guide" has been renamed to "S/Sn3 Modeling Guide".

Publisher's Message

The publisher talks about burn-out in publishing a regular magazine.

Publisher's Musings

How has this magazine (its 100th issue) fared on the advertiser-paid business model? A word about ad composition. They are introducing their Donate button, to help with the costs of the magazine. The embedded version will be no more, because it used Adobe Flash, and Adobe is getting ready to terminate that product.

Publisher's Musings

The magazine is looking for a new DCC columnist. Don't pay attention to the scale when reading articles in MRH.

Publisher's Musings

The DCC Impulses column is changing.

Publisher's Musings

The list of items that MRH offers for free or for a fee.

Publisher's Musings

The list of items that MRH offers for free or for a fee.

S Gager - Fall Issue

A quarterly magazine put out by Branch Line Hobby Supply.

S/Sn3 Buyer's Guide and Living Catalog

The editor introduces the first issue of this magazine, why there are punched holes on the pages, and what is included in this issue.

Scenery Techniques

The author introduces himself, and as a professional artist, wants to cover scenery techniques in his column.

Shooting an OGR Video

The behind-the-scene stories for the OGR's "Great Layout Adventures, Volume 11" video shooting sessions. Includes several set-up photos.

Starters

The author introduces the purpose behind this column (to answer readers' questions), and that the regular author will be Kent Singer.

The Conductor's Clipboard

The editor covers the magazine's deadlines, and suggestions for how to write a how-to article.

The Conductor's Clipboard

The editor indicates how you can ship CDs with article content to him cheaply. He also asks the readers for "how-to" style articles for the Dispatch.

The Conductor's Clipboard

Some insight into the editor's world.

The Conductor's Clipboard

The editor is moving, and also stepping down as the Dispatch editor. The "S Gaugian" magazine column, "Club Car", is now going to move to the NASG's Dispatch. Norman Bos joins as the Dispatch advertising manager.

The New Trainmasters TV Game Plan

The editor of the magazine explains how things have changed since the lockdowns.

The O Scale Resource State of O Scale Survey

The results of the survey done earlier in the year.

The S Scale Resource State of S Scale Survey

The results of the survey the magazine conducted are shared in this article.

Through the Decades

Covering the years 1969 and 1970.

Through the Decades

The author recollects major S-scale-related events from 1970 through 1974.

Through the Decades

The author recollects major S-scale-related events from 1974 through 1978.

Tips on Storing Your Magazines

The author describes using a book-binding service to have your magazines be nicely bound in a hard-cover album.

Uncovering the Past from Old Magazines

The author enjoys reading through old model railroading magazines and see what they contained that was related to S-scale.

Veteran American Flyer Writer Joins The Dispatch

Bill Clark introduces himself as he is now a new columnist for the Dispatch, covering how to repair and maintain old American Flyer products.

Wanna Be An Author

What does it take to become an author for this magazine?

What Are We Doing?

The editor expands on his thoughts about the future direction of the Dispatch.

What Magazines Should You Read?

Which magazines are focused on S-scale or sometimes contain S-scale articles? Also, re-reading older magazines might be inspirational.

Writing for MRH

Guidelines for submitting articles to this magazine.

Writing for the SBG

Tips and instructions for how to prepare, write, and send an article to this magazine.