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1979 Election Announcement

Information about the upcoming NASG elections.

1993 NASG Board of Trustees Meeting

A detailed report about what happened at the NASG's BOT meeting at the 1993 NASG Convention.

1993 NASG General Business Meeting

Reports covering the general membership meeting.

1994 NASG Board of Trustees Meeting

1995 General Business Meeting

A summary of the topics covered in the NASG membership meeting at the 1995 NASG Convention.

1999 BOT Meeting

Report of what happened at the 1999 NASG BOT meeting.

2000 NASG BOT Meeting

A report of what happened at the NASG BOT meeting at the 2000 NASG Convention.

2001 NASG B.O.T. Meeting

A full report of the NASG BOT meeting at the 2001 NASG Convention.

2002 NASG BOT Meeting

A detailed review of what happened at the 2002 NASG BOT meeting.

2002 NASG General Meeting

A detailed review of what happened at the 2002 NASG general membership meeting.

2003 NASG Board of Trustees Meeting

A full report of the BOT meeting at the 2003 NASG Convention.

2015 Candidates for NASG Offices Biographies

Members running for certain positions for the upcoming NASG elections are showcased.

2016 Annual BOT Meeting Minutes

The notes taken at the NASG BOT meeting at the 2016 NASG Convention. Also briefly mentioned are the notes of the general membership meeting.

2019 Promotions Committee

A summary report of the NASG's promotions committee's efforts for 2019.

50th Anniversary of S Business Meeting

Details about what transpired at the annual membership meeting at the 1987 NASG Convention.

50th Anniversary of S Contests Winners

A listing of all of the contests winners at the 1987 NASG Convention. Photos of the models are shown starting on page 12.

50th Anniversary of S Observations

The author summarizes the 1987 NASG Convention, celebrating 50 years of S-scale, and the 25th anniversary of the S Gaugian magazine. Apparently Ed Packard was there, who introduced the first commercial S-scale products via Cleveland Designs' C-D, including showing some of the turned-wooden models.

A Change

Ernie Horr announces that he has taken over the NASG Newsletter from Bob Ristow, and that the new name of the magazine is the NASG Dispatch. He introduces himself.

A Founder's View of the NASG

Dick Karnes is the last remaining original founders of the NASG organization. In this article he reflects on how the organization was formed, and how it has grown over the years. Includes a photo of his original membership card!

A Visit to Goellner Publishing

A visit to the company that is printing and the Dispatch (at least at the time of this article). Includes several photos.

A.F. Service Committee Report

Updates on the 1992 and 1993 NASG A.F. Commemorative cars.

About the Bernie Thomas Award

The story of Bernie Thomas, and how the award came about.

About the NASG

A statement of what the NASG is, a brief history of the NASG, what S-scale is, and information about the annual awards the NASG may offer. This issue is the first one edited by Bill Pyper.

About the NASG

A statement of what the NASG is, a brief history of the NASG, what S-scale is, and information about the annual awards the NASG may offer. This issue is the first one edited by Bill Pyper.

American Flyer Service Committee Report

An Announcement of the Board of Trustees

NASG election results. A listing of the open positions within the NASG.

And the Winner Is...

The results of the survey produced by the NASG Manufacturers Advisory Group. The survey seemed to be heavily focused on A.F.-related products.

Announcements

The creation of the Tony Perles award. 1987 NASG election results.

Annual Dues Increase

Details about the NASG's dues increases.

Bernie Thomas Memorial Award

Announcing that Don Heimburger won the award.

Bernie Thomas Memorial Award Winners

A listing of this award's winners from 1966 to 2000.

Bill's Boiler Wash

The author continues to introduce the members of the NASG BOT.

Bill's Boiler Wash

The NASG president covers several NASG-related topics, including elections, and needing someone to handle the Estate Survival program of the NASG.

Bill's Boiler Wash

Covers some minor topics about the organization itself (election nominations, no dues increases, extra copies of this issue available).

Bill's Boiler Wash

The NASG president covers several topics as he returned from the NASG Convention.

Bill's Boiler Wash

Commentary about the upcoming NASG elections, the Perles award, and the demise of Carstens Publishing.

Bill's Boiler Wash

It costs the NASG money to send out reminder notices, so the President reminds everyone to send their dues in on time.

Bill's Boiler Wash

The author covers the upcoming NASG elections, a request for Dispatch authors, and the Sn3 gauges for sale through the NASG.

Bill's Boiler Wash

The author covers the upcoming NASG convention, paying dues ahead of the deadlines, member contributions to content for the Dispatch, the web site's Product Gallery section, and making sure that your estate is set up to handle your model trains.

Bill's Boiler Wash

Covers notes about recent changes that have been made to the NASG web site, membership services, possible dues increase, and an increase in new members.

Bill's Boiler Wash

Comments about providing the webmaster with accurate data so that the web site becomes more accurate over time, business-type NASG memberships, membership renewals.

Bill's Boiler Wash

Consider contributing tips and trick to the Dispatch. NASG membership dues increases.

Bill's Boiler Wash

The NASG membership needs to be more vocal about what it wants for the organization. A change in the NASG Treasurer. People added as committee chairman.

Bill's Boiler Wash

Does looking for cheaper hotels play an important part in members' decision to attend an NASG Convention? Time to start thinking about NASG BOT elections.

Bill's Boiler Wash

The author mentions the upcoming Convention, changes to the NASG By-Laws, membership renewals, and encouraging people to join the NASG.

Bill's Boiler Wash

The author mentions the upcoming Convention, the upcoming election, the aging of the people involved in the NASG committees, some rant-n-raves,

Bill's Boiler Wash

The author reports on his stay in the hospital, work done by Monte Heppe and Michael Ferraro, the upcoming elections, and updating the Convention handbook.

Bill's Boiler Wash

Being thankful for what we have, upcoming NASG elections, and the facelift of the NASG web site.

Bill's Boiler Wash

Working on our layouts, upcoming NASG elections, and estate planning.

Bill's Boiler Wash

Vote and mail in your ballot for the NASG election, Promotions committee's use of NASG funds to mail out a "Sources Guide", and the NASG booth at the WGH show.

Bill's Boiler Wash

The author reports on the NASG booth at the WGH show in Phoenix, getting ready for contest at the upcoming NASG Convention, and the need for a new Contest committee chairperson.

Bill's Boiler Wash

The author reviews his four years as NASG president, and recommends shortening the length of the term of president.

Board Actions

Changes the NASG BOT approved while at the Convention.

Board of Trustees Meeting

A summary of the topics covered in the NASG BOT meeting at the 1995 NASG Convention.

BOT Update

A brief review of what happened at the 2015 NASG Convention's BOT and general membership meetings.

Business Matters of the National Association of S Gaugers, Inc.

NASG Constitution amendments, BOT meeting results, and 1985 election results.

By-Laws Change

This article covers the proposed change of the three regions that the NASG covers.

Committee Updates and Changes

Information about which NASG committee members resigned, which were added, and which positions are still open.

Committee Updates, Changes

Information about personnel changes at the NASG.

Conductor's Clipboard

The editor asks for photos for next year's Christmas edition, lists previous survey results, and mentions the various services the Dispatch offers to NASG members and clubs.

Conductor's Clipboard

The editor is retiring. New Dispatch advertising editor announced.

Contacting the NASG

Information about how to contact the NASG leadership via the NASG web site, and a note about which photos are still missing from the Product Gallery.

Contacting the Webmaster

Various ways of contacting the webmaster of, and submitting potential content for, the NASG web site.

Coordinator's Corner

The author is the coordinator of the SSSIG, and introduces the new group to the reader. He reports on the 50th anniversary NMRA annual convention, and what S-scale-related items and activities there were.

Coordinator's Corner

What is an NMRA SIG? What do SIGs accomplish?

Coordinator's Corner

Is the SSSIG redundant?

Coordinator's Corner

Would a SSSIG booth at this year's NMRA convention be a good idea?

Coordinator's Corner

The S Scale SIG is now officially a sub-group of the NMRA.

Coordinator's Corner

The NMRA offers half-price membership rates for those who do not want the magazine.

Coordinator's Corner

SSSIG dues structure changes.

Coordinator's Corner

A report on the S-MOD standardization.

Dave Blum

The author reports on which NASG A.F. Commemorative Cars are still available.

Dave Blum Says...

The author makes the plea for people to purchase the A.F. Commemorative cars sold by the NASG.

December Issue Questionnaire Response

Summary of the responses received to the most-recent questionnaire.

Dick Kramer Membership Chair

The author introduces himself. Includes two photos of him.

Eastern Region Vice Presidential Report

The author reports on about a dozen S-scale modelers who attended the Pittsburgh NMRA show with an S-scale modular layout.

Editor's Notices

Gene Fletcher hands over the membership records to Walt Danylak. The "This is S Scale" brochure work is progressing for the 1982 issue.

Election Committee Report

The final results of the 1981 election. Also includes the announcement that Jim Kindraka ran and won the Central VP position, but was promoted by the BOT to take on the Executive VP position since that was vacated by Rollie Mercier as he won the President position.

Election Results

Photos and a brief description of each of the 5 people that were elected for this year's NASG BOT election.

From the BOT

Volunteering for the NASG has been down, and hardly anyone is offering their services. The BOT is asking for help with this article.

From the Conductor

The editor responds to feedback he got on the previous issue, the one he edited for the NASG.

From the Dimly Lit Damp Offices of the Commemorative Car Chair

The author pleads for help in selling the NASG cars.

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 Palatial Offices of the Executive VP

The author writes his last column as the Executive VP of the NASG, recalling the things he was able to accomplish during his 8 years.

From the President's Pen

The "This is S" pamphlet is being worked on.

From the President's Pen

The author tackles the issue of how some perceive the NASG as being pro "scale" and anti "hi-rail".

From The Survey Squad

A survey for those who identify themselves as "hi-railers".

From the Treasurer

Comments and inclusion of the 1979 Treasurer's report.

From the Treasurer

The author describes what his duties are and how much time it involves, and he announces his plans to retire from the position.

From the Yard Office

The acting president of the NASG encourages all members to attend the 2022 NASG Convention, the first one after two cancellations due to the lockdowns. Also included is a brief report about the regional vice presidents, and the meeting notes of the NASG BOT meeting from May 6, 2022.

From the Yard Office

The publishing of the notes of the NASG Board of Trustee meetings that took place in June 2022 and July 2022. It also includes a notice from Dan Navarre announcing the closing of River Raisin Models by the end of 2022.

From the Yard Office

The NASG Secretary's notes about what happened at the 2022 NASG General Membership meeting.

From the Yard Office

A review of what happened during 2022, and info about what's planned for 2023 for the NASG.

From the Yard Office

The NASG president re-emphasizes that the NASG serves all aspects of 1:64 modeling. He mentioned that there were no nominations for open positions within the NASG leadership. The five annual awards the NASG hands out are described and the BOT is looking for nominations. Also includes are the NASG BOT meeting notes from October 2022.

From the Yard Office

NASG Board of Trustees reports from November 2022 and December 2022.

From the Yard Office

Lou Templeton joins the NASG Board of Trustees as the Executive Vice President to fill an open position. He introduces himself and his history in the hobby. Also included are the BOT meeting reports for January, February, and March 2023.

From The Yard Office

The formation of an ad-hoc group to investigate having a commercial #6 scale turnout created by an establish manufacturer. Also includes the April 2023 NASG BOT meeting notes.

From The Yard Office

Answers to questions about the NASG's plan to have a ready-to-install turnout manufactured. Also includes are the NASG BOT meeting notes from May, June, and July of 2023.

From the Yard Office

NASG BOT meeting notes for August, September 2023.

General Business Meeting Kansas City, MO

The author reports on the NASG business matters covered at the 1989 NASG Convention.

Hi Rail Committee Report

The author is providing more information about the Fundimensions products by Lionel. He had contact with the Fundimension's production manager. He continues to state that Fundimensions does not deserve to be flagged as the S scale manufacturer of the year as no promotions were done by that company, and no product has been produced yet.

Hi Rail Committee Report

The committee plans to do a survey.

How to Increase Your NMRA Division Membership in "5 Simple Steps" Part 1

What it takes to recruit people into the NMRA.

Jeff's Junction

The author proposes the idea of creating more regions of representation with the NASG.

Jeff's Junction

How S-scale is represented (or not) in the various prototype railroad historical societies, and how we can change that.

Jeff's Junction

The NASG is 50 and the NMRA is 75 this year. This article recalls some of their history.

Jim Kindraka NASG Treasurer

The NASG Treasurer introduces himself

Join a Non-S Club or Group

If there are no S-scale clubs in your area, joining a club that focuses on a different scale might still help you learn how to build benchwork, lay track, create scenery, etc. These skills transfer to S just fine.

Life Membership - Then and Now

The author compares what a life membership entailed in 1970, and what a 2003 NASG membership means.

Living 50 Years with the NASG

The author reminisces the olden days of S-scale modeling.

Members of the NASG Board of Trustees

The chairman of the NASG's standards committee proposes the new track and wheel standards (0.883" spacing and code 110 wheel) that would make the NMRA adopt the standard under development by the NASG since 1971.

Minard Named to Become NASG Librarian

Dale Minard is the new NASG Librarian.

Minutes of Board of Trustees Meeting

Detailed report about what happened at the BOT meeting at the 1990 NASG Convention.

Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting

The full report of the NASG's BOT meeting that took place at the 1991 NASG Convention in Syracuse, NY.

Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting

The secretary's report of what happened at the NASG BOT meeting at the 1992 NASG Convention.

Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting NASG, Inc.

Detailed notes about what happened at the NASG BOT meeting at the 1988 NASG Convention.

Minutes of the BOT Meeting

The NASG Secretary presents the minutes of the NASG BOT meeting at the 1989 NASG Convention.

Minutes of the General Business Meeting

Detailed description of what was covered in the general NASG membership meeting.

Minutes of The General Business Meeting

The official notes taken at the NASG's general business meeting at the 1991 NASG Convention.

Minutes of the General Business Meeting NASG, Inc.

Notes about what happened at the NASG General Membership meeting at the 1988 NASG Convention.

Minutes of the Lone Star Region Board Meeting

Extensive notes about the meeting, and the reports by each of the board members, and regional directors.

Minutes of the Lone Star Region Board Meeting

Extensive notes about the meeting.

Minutes of the NASG Board of Trustees Meeting

Notes of what happened during the NASG's BOT meeting at the 1986 NASG Convention.

Minutes of the NASG Board of Trustees Teleconference

A record of what happened during the most recent NASG BOT telephone meeting.

Minutes of the NASG BOT

The report of what happened at the 2012 NASG Convention's BOT meeting.

Minutes of the NASG General Business Meeting

Notes from the general NASG membership meeting held at the 1986 NASG Convention.

Minutes of the NASG's Annual Board of Trustees Meeting

In addition to issues related to printing the Dispatch, Convention issues, the establishment of the Tony Perles award was made, and Don Thompson was selected as the Treasurer due to the election vacancy.

Model Contests

The author series about model contests at NASG Convention continues with this issue covering how the judging is performed.

Modeler's Notebook

A comparison of the track standards between the NMRA and the NASG's standards for standard-gauge and Sn3 track and wheel specifications.

Modeler's Notebook

A listing of the minimum distance between centerlines for parallel tracks and for concentric tracks of various curvatures.

Musings from the Beach

The new Executive VP of the NASG describes the things he has been able to do because he joined the NASG and how it motivated him to do more.

Musings from the Beach

The author covers some ideas for local S-scale clubs to bring in new members.

Musings from the Beach

Adding up all the available metrics, the author concludes that there are more S-scale modelers out there than these metrics account for. The question is how to contact them, and get them to join the NASG.

Musings from the Beach

The author covers what it takes to be on the NASG BOT, and consider offering your services to one of the committees.

Musings from the Beach

Covers some of the extra tours available at the upcoming NASG Convention in Baltimore, and the clinics the author will be involved with at the event.

Musings from the Beach

The executive vice-president announces that he will not be re-running for this position. The annual car project is changing. Representing the NASG locally must be coordinated. Andy Malette is now the new NASG secretary.

Musings from the Beach

The NASG is always looking for volunteers.

My Train of Thought

The new NASG president's first column, in which he runs through all the key people that are keeping the NASG humming along.

NASG 2011 Profit and Loss

NASG 2020 Annual Awards

Even though the 2020 NASG Convention did not happen, the NASG BOT received nominations for and issued awards for the annual awards.

NASG and Online Shopping

A thorough review of the how the new online shopping cart of the NASG web site works.

NASG Annual Meeting Report

This is a report of the notes taken at the 1980 NASG Annual Membership meeting.

NASG Annual Membership Business Meeting Minutes

Notes from the NASG's general membership meeting held at the 1998 NASG Convention.

NASG Annual Membership Business Meeting Minutes

Report of what happened at the 1999 NASG general membership meeting.

NASG Annual Membership Business Meeting Minutes

A report of what happened at the NASG general membership meeting at the 2000 NASG Convention.

NASG Annual Membership Business Meeting Minutes

A full report of the NASG general membership business meeting at the 2001 NASG Convention.

NASG Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting Minutes

Notes from the NASG's BOT meeting at the 1998 NASG Convention.

NASG Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes - 1996

NASG Business Report

Covers the rate increases for inserts included with mailed Dispatch issues.

NASG By-Laws

A complete listing of the NASG's By-Laws in this Membership Directory issue.

NASG By-Laws

A complete copy of the NASG's By-Laws was included in this issue. It provides a historical record of what was contained in it in 1994.

NASG By-Laws

The text of the NASG's By-Laws (this is the annual membership directory issue).

NASG Constitution

A complete listing of the NASG's Constitution in this Membership Directory issue.

NASG Constitution

A complete copy of the NASG's Constitution was included in this issue. It provides a historical record of what was contained in it in 1994. This is the annual membership issue.

NASG Constitution

The text of the NASG's Constitution (this is the annual membership directory issue).

NASG Contest Rules

A listing of all the NASG Convention contest rules as they were in 1990.

NASG Corner Election Results

The results of the 1991 NASG BOT election.

NASG Elections and Our Future

The author mentions the addition of a dedicated page to the NASG web site related to NASG elections, and also covers how to nominate yourself for one of the NASG board positions,

NASG Manufacturers Advisory Group Committee Report

A report on the meeting that took place at the 1994 NASG Convention, which included a Lionel representative.

NASG Manufacturers' Advisory Group Committee Meeting Report

A summary of the topics covered in the meeting at the 1995 NASG Convention.

NASG Mobley Library Acquires New Librarian

The author introduces himself, as he has volunteered to be the next NASG Library's librarian.

NASG National Membership Meeting

The secretary's report of what happened at the NASG general membership meeting at the 1992 NASG Convention.

NASG Official Election Results

The results from the 1999 NASG election.

NASG Regional Alignment Reaffirmed

More information about moving members around in the various "regions", which are represented by vice-presidents.

NASG Survey #3 Results

Results from the survey, indicated as percentages. The last page is the Survey #4.

NASG Survey Results

The membership's answers to the survey questions.

NASG Track Work & Wheels Standard

Drawings of the new standard for S and Sn3 track and wheels that the NASG BOT approved and forwarded to the NMRA for their approval.

NASG Web Site

The author provides updates on the NASG web site's Convention pages, the creation of the NASG's own PayPal account, an increase is available space for the web site on the server, information about the NASG's promotional efforts shown on the web site, the migration of the former NMRA S Scale SIG's content to the NASG web site (their site was set to be closed down), and updates to the NASG web site's Product Gallery.

NASG Web Site and American Flyer

Introducing the American Flyer Product Gallery section of the NASG web site.

NASG Web Site Facelift

Five years after taking over the NASG web site, the author describes the reasons for and a description of the new web site design.

NASG Web Site Internals

A couple of notes about the online shopping cart, the Members Only section, and web site statistics. Dealing with pages that aren't showing the latest.

NASG Web Site Updates

The author describes the new content recently added to the NASG's web site.

NASG Web Site: Member Services

A follow-up on the online shopping cart of the NASG web site, and technical support issues that have come up with the "Members Only" section of the web site.

NASG Website

A review of all the changes that have been made to the NASG web site in recent months.

NASG Website News

Information about the new "Layouts" and "How-to" sections of the NASG web site.

National Association of S Gaugers, Inc. By-Laws

In this annual membership directory issue, the organization's By-Laws are published.

National Association of S Gaugers, Inc. Constitution

In this annual membership directory issue, the organization's Constitution is published.

New Membership Director

Up until now the NASG Treasurer handled the membership-related tasks, but Gene Fletcher has now volunteered to take this over, to offload the Treasurer's tasks.

New on the NASG Web Site

This column covers all of the new content that was added to the site as part of the NASG web site's facelift.

New Orders

The editor is asking for articles, setting the guidelines for submitting articles (next page), and he is changing the deadlines.

New Orders

One year as the editor.

New Orders

Requesting articles and photos for future issues.

New Year Brings New Column

The latest information about the NASG web site changes, and the first of several "When Modeling..." topics to be included in the column, which provides very specific information about some very specific modeling item.

News from the NMRA

The NMRA has two exhibits planned, and they have received the funding in California.

News From The Survey Squad

Results from survey #2.

News From The Survey Squad

Results of the first NASG survey.

Nominations for the Annual Awards

The membership is encouraged to submit nominations for the annual NASG Awards.

Notes on NASG 5th Annual Business Meeting

Geoff Graeber transcribed Moe's notes into a summary of what happened at the 1981 NASG Convention's business meeting.

Notice From NASG Clearing House

Items for sale by the NASG.

Number 1

This is the first issue of the NASG Newsletter. It does not contain stand-alone articles, but rather is just a report of what is going on in the NASG. It was announced that Dick Cataldi is taking over the remainder of president Ed Schumacher's term, and that Ben Wilbur is taking over the remainder of Dick's term as Executive Vice-President. Ken Zieska is working on promoting S, and Ed Loizeaux is working on an S pamphlet. Sig Fleischmann is the Hi Rail Committee chairman, and Tony Beaton is the NASG's standard committee chairman. Announced is the 1978 NASG Convention in Silver Springs, MD. The Treasurer's report is also included.

OS from S Tower

This column is devoted to thanking all the individuals who have helped the Dispatch be what it is today.

OS from S Tower

The author makes the point that, within S-scale, the "hi-rail" modelers have the numbers of the "scale" modelers.

OS from S Tower

The NASG is an umbrella organization for all aspects of "S".

OS from S Tower

Jeff announces that he is stepping down as the full-time editor of the magazine, and handing it over to Bill Pyper.

Parting Shots

The author shares notes he received from NASG members about ways to improve outreach by the NASG.

Plate H Clearance Gauge Standard

The pre- and post-1983 clearance gauge shown, with scale dimensions.

President's Column

This is the first column by the new president in which he thanks the previous president and treasurer, and the Convention organizers. He announced that the NASG BOT approved the new S-scale standard, which allows the NMRA to confirm their new standard for S (which will take several years). He reports that the new way of running the NASG memberships had been approved by a huge margin.

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

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

Ed Loizeaux asked Jim to write this issue's article, so that Jim could write about the upcoming NASG election.

President's Message

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

President's Message

The new NASG president is asking for volunteers to fill vacated positions.

President's Message

This column addresses the need for exposing S-scale to the rest of the modeling community, and the president's desire to create a promotions committee.

President's Message

The president introduces the new Dispatch editor, and presents his expectations for the 1990 NMRA/NASG Convention.

President's Message

The future of S-scale looks bright.

President's Message

The author thanks the people that are helping the NASG and the Dispatch to continue.

President's Message

The NASG was looking for volunteers to run for its elected offices.

President's Message

The author defines the difference between a "project" and a "program". He then encourages people to get involved in the NASG.

President's Message

The reader is told to recruit two members into the NASG.

President's Message

Since taking over as the organization's president, Will Holt and the NASG BOT are starting the process of reworking the NASG's Constitution and its By-laws.

President's Message

A message from the president about using new products.

President's Message

Another message about how badly NASG members behave, and the great divide of scale vs. hi-rail.

President's Message

The NASG BOT is going to review the NASG's Constitution.

President's Message

The president encourages all to come to the 2019 NASG Convention. He announced that the Board of Trustees are reviewing the NASG's By-Laws.

President's Message

Again talking about getting members into the NASG.

President's Message

Recruiting again. Announcement of the 2020 NASG Convention.

President's Message

Information about Ron Sebastian's passing.

President's Message

Information about changes within the NASG organization.

President's Message

The author introduces the new Dispatch editor, and lists the organization's vacancies.

President's Message

The possible return of train shows later this year.

President's Message

General notes about upcoming changes in the NASG, and the 2021 NASG Convention.

President's Message

Notes several changes in the works within the NASG.

President's Message

Again, covering the recruiting topic. Reflection on first term in office.

President's Message

Again, covering the recruiting topic.

President's Message

A brief review of the Lone Star Region's Arlington convention. A description of a clinic presented by two 13-year-olds demonstrating running a train remotely on a layout. The upcoming LSR elections.

President's Message

Upcoming LSR elections. Position changes and openings.

President's Message

A review of the events that happened in 2016 in the Lone Star region of the NMRA.

President's Message

The author reflects on his second term as president.

President's Report

The author indicates that he gets very little feedback from the membership about how the organization is doing.

President's Report

The NASG is considering producing an S-scale catalog. Lionel's Fundimensions first three ready-to-run freight cars came out and were priced for collectors.

President's Report

The author is listing all the issues that are facing the NASG as related to finances.

President's Report

Positions that are up for election for the NASG BOT.

President's Report

The author covers the upcoming NASG elections, which include two amendments to the NASG's Constitution, which are explained.

President's Report

The author states that it is the responsibility of all NASG members to promote the scale and the organization. He then offers suggestions for how local groups can help with promotions (train shows, slide-show projections). He announces that Ernie Horr is retiring as editor. Ken Zieska is coordinating the NASG slide-show.

President's Report

The NASG's president announces the upcoming elections, being the first one where none of the original NASG founders are involved. He introduces the new Dispatch editor, and announces that the NASG is looking for a promotions committee chairman. The remainder of the article covers the candidates running for the upcoming NASG election.

President's Report

The NASG president writes about his final thoughts as president. He describes the history of why the NMRA and NASG wheels and track standards are incompatible, but the two organizations are now working out the differences.

President's Report

An update on where the NASG is currently at.

Profiles of the National Association of S Gaugers

Some statistics of the NASG membership as of 1992.

Promotion Committee Report

Information about modular standards.

Promotions Committee Program 2011-2012

The proposed plan for the forthcoming year of the NASG's promotions committee.

Promotions Report

An update on what the NASG's Promotions Committee has been up to in the past year.

Proposed Changes to the NASG Constitution

Changes are proposed to be voted on during the upcoming election.

Regional Realignment of NASG Begins July 1

The NASG BOT has decided to move members around in the various "regions", which are represented by vice-presidents. This was brought on by the fact that a large number of NASG members live in the eastern part of the U.S.

Remembering Our NASG Members

Announcing the passing away of Rollain Mercier, Dan Ponzol, and Robert Greengrove.

Report on NASG's Convention Survey

The results from the survey included in a Dispatch mailing after the 1990 joint NMRA/NASG Convention.

S Gauge Clearances

Standard for track clearance gauge with measurements.

S Gauge Needs More Promoting

The author identifies the issues involved in trying to promote S-scale to non-S-scale modelers.

S Products Catalog Under Study

The NASG's Promotions committee is entertaining the idea of creating an S-scale products catalog.

Short & Easy

Introduces a gauge that can be used to verify that the two rails closest to each other on a standard S-MOD module's tracks are at the correct spacing from each other.

Should You Run for Office?

More details about running for an office in the NASG.

Site Map for the NASG Web Site

The author mentions surviving Hurricane Harvey, a reminder note about the NASG web site's shopping cart, NASG BOT members' photos are now on the web site, and the purpose of and creation of the web site's site map. In the "When Modeling..." section, the author covers 3D-printed shells.

Sn3 Standards

A summary of the NMRA's Sn3 track gauge standards.

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.

Standard Committee Report

Discussion about how to deal with the various "standards" active.

Starters

The purpose behind modeling standards, and encouragement that modelers should get their standard gauges and documentation from the NASG (S standard-gauge) or the NMRA (Sn3).

Staying Up-to-date With the Revised NASG Web Site

Information about how to stay in touch with what has been changed on the NASG web site recently. The "When Modeling..." section covers trolley and traction modeling manufacturers.

Submitting Materials for Publication

A detailed description of what it takes to submit an article for the Dispatch.

Summary Minutes of the NASG Board of Trustees Meeting

A report about what happened at the NASG BOT meeting at the 2004 NASG Convention.

Summary Minutes of the NASG Board of Trustees Meeting

A detailed report about what happened a the NASG's BOT meeting at the 2006 NASG Convention.

Summary Minutes of the NASG Board of Trustees Meeting

Detailed notes about what happened at the NASG BOT meeting at the 2007 NASG Convention.

Summary Minutes of the NASG Board of Trustees Meeting

A report of what happened at the NASG's BOT meeting at the 2008 NASG Convention.

Summary Minutes of the NASG General Meeting

A report about what happened at the NASG general membership meeting at the 2004 NASG Convention.

Summary Minutes of the NASG General Meeting

A detailed report about what happened a the NASG's general membership meeting at the 2006 NASG Convention.

Summary Minutes of the NASG General Meeting

Detailed notes about what happened at the NASG general meeting at the 2007 NASG Convention.

Summary Minutes of the NASG General Meeting

A report of what happened at the NASG's general membership meeting at the 2008 NASG Convention.

Summary Report Meeting of NASG BOT

A brief review of what happened at the NASG BOT meeting that took place on July 28, 2020 on Zoom in lieu of meeting in person at the 2020 NASG Convention that was canceled due to the government lockdowns.

Survey Committee Report

The author reports on the results of the third NASG survey, covering how the NASG is doing with regard to services offered. Survey #4 was intended to help figure out what spouses would like to do at the NASG Conventions.

The Board of Trustees Seeks Nominations for NASG Annual Awards

You can send in your votes to the NASG's Western VP for the annual awards.

The Conductor's Clipboard

The author describes what it takes to be the editor of this magazine.

The Conductor's Clipboard

Info about NASG elections. Ways to help cut costs of the organization. Update on the 2018 NASG Convention car. A note about visiting the California State Railroad Museum.

The Conductor's Clipboard

The editor reflects on the recent changes in S-related modeling press.

The Editor Says

The new editor introduces himself.

The Editor Says

The new editor thanks those in getting him this position.

The Expanding NASG Web Site

An update on the online shopping cart of the NASG web site, documenting the history of S-scale, updating other sections of the site, including the Product Gallery.

The Fireman's Side of the Cab

Reports from various committees.

The Fireman's Side of the Cab

Reports from various NASG committees.

The Hi Rail Committee Report

The hi-rail standard is set at code 172 rail and 12 volts on the right-hand side represents forward positive current.

The Hi Rail Committee Report

What is a hi-railer, and what should the committee do?

The History of the NASG Company Store

The author is the current manage of the NASG's Company Store. He traces the history of the Company Store back to the founding of the NASG.

The Membership Committee Chairman Proposes Some Changes!

The author describes what it takes to be the NASG Membership Secretary, and makes a proposal for splitting the work up into several jobs. He is also resigning from the position.

The NASG - Who Are We?

Results from a survey are shared about who makes up the NASG's membership.

The NASG - Who Are We?

Information about NASG membership, and how the group is sub-divided by interests.

The NASG American Flyer Car Project

This is the first of a series of columns that the author will do describing, in greater detail, each of the A.F. Commemorative Cars that the NASG has produced over the years. This column covers the 1981, 1988, and 1989 cars.

The NASG American Flyer Car Project Part II

Continuing his column, the author covers the 1990, 1991, and 1992 cars.

The NASG American Flyer Car Project Part III

The author continues the series covering the 1993 and 1994 cars. Includes photos of the models.

The NASG American Flyer Car Project Part IV

(note that part 3 appears in the next issue, as the two articles got swapped). The author continues the series covering the 1995 and 1996 cars.

The NASG Logo

The new NASG logo, and restrictions on their use.

The NASG Online Membership Directory

Information about how the new NASG web site's Online Membership Directory works.

The NASG Web Site

This article provides an introduction and a complete overview of the NASG's web site.

The NASG Web Site Continues to Evolve

The News & Events button has been split into two separate buttons, allowing for extra event information about the various multi-day S-scale events that take place around the U.S. every year. The new Layouts on the Web page has been added. The "When Modeling..." section covers the availability of S-scale bridges.

The NASG's Story Part 1

This issue starts a series of articles documenting the history of the NASG.

The NASG's Story Part 2

This issue continues the story of the NASG's formation, and its rocky start.

The NASG's Story Part 3

The history of the NASG continues with this issue, which includes information about Ed Schumacher, the man, and the things he did to set the organization on solid footing.

The NASG's Story Part 4

The NASG established contest rules, developed wheel standards, and the turmoil that these caused. The NASG becomes the "NASG, Inc." in New York (incorporation also put an end to the early "lifetime" memberships that were financially un-sustainable).

The NASG's Story Part 5

In this final installment, the author describes the significant loss of members due to the incorporation and the revocation of the "life-time" membership, and the creation and start of the DISPATCH magazine. He also mentions why he has decided to stop this series on the NASG's history.

The NASG, 2001, and Beyond...

This article reports on the survey results mailed with the April 2001 issue, and comparing the results to the results from the 1989 survey.

The National Association of S Gaugers

Covers topics such as what the NASG actually is, what its history is, its annual awards, and what is "S-scale".

The New NASG Web Site

After taking over the NASG web site and completely revising it, the webmaster describes all the new features of the site.

The Promotions Committee

The author describes his efforts at trying to get manufacturers and dealers to incorporate S-scale products in their inventory.

Treasurer's Report

The semi-annual report.

Treasurer's Report

Report for the final quarter of 1980.

Treasurer's Report

A report covering the NASG's 3rd quarter.

Treasurer's Report

The results of the 1981 4th quarter.

Treasurer's Report

The 1978 Treasurer's report.

Trinity River Division Active in the Hobby

Recent happenings at the division of the LSR, with photos of the participants' achievements.

Update of the NASG Library

The NASG librarian proposes his future plans for the Mobley Library.

Visit the Product Gallery Online

The author describes the Product Gallery section of the NASG web site.

Web Site Continues to Grow

Added the Freight Car Loads listing to the NASG web site's "Product Gallery" section. Also added were a complete listing of the W.A. Drake cars, and Dave Heine's article about using battery power to model wooden rails on this layout. The rest of the article covers how S-scale modelers can find each other online, an update on the last issue's When Modeling... Turntables, and this issue's When Modeling... Boats.

Web Site Product Gallery by Era

The NASG web site's S Product Gallery now includes the prototype era during which a particular car or locomotive was built and operated (where available), to help the S-scale modeler find equipment that might be appropriate for his or her layout's modeled era. Also covered are the NASG Dispatch articles index, as available on the web site. The article also covers companies that produce models of S-scale buses.

Web Site Updates

Adding the Structures and Vehicles sections to the S Product Gallery section of the NASG web site. The individual pages have been redesigned to show multiple photos and even an embedded video if one is available.

Web Site Words

Dealing with false spam e-mails, a reminder of how the online shopping works, how to obtain the latest membership application forms, keeping your NASG membership records updated, web site membership renewals, the new rolling stock trucks section in the Product Gallery section.

What's happening with the O Scale Kings, October 2020?

The O Scale Kings is a two-rail group promoting the scale. This article updates everyone on what the group is up to.

What's New on the Web Site?

The author thanks the contributors to the web site's content. The web site now has the ability to accept payments for booster ads online, new mini articles have been added, and the new S-scale's History page. The extra section is on which tunnels are available in S-scale today.

Where We Are

A demographic map showing where the NASG membership is located in 1992. Also includes a membership questionnaire.

Wisps

Developing a modular standard for Sn3.