Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 1987 #1 Winter
Articles Listing

President's Message

What does one get for NASG membership?

Brass Models with Code 110 Wheels

A listing dated January 15, 1987 of all the known S-scale brass models that came with code 110 wheels.

Lionel Shows Commitment to S Gauge

Representatives of Lionel attended the 1986 NASG Convention, which led to a factory tour at Lionel, all indicating that Lionel is serious about continuing American Flyer products.

Details, Details, Details

Ideas for giving the impression that a building's interior is detailed.

Short & Easy

The author describes how he modeled an electrical building. Includes a model photo and diagrams.

What's Your Fantasy Quotient?

A bunch of California S-scale modelers got together to determine the fantasy quotient, which is not about how close your layout matches the prototype, but how close your layout matches your imagined eventual design.

Kadee Couplers and Steel Wheels

Various answers are provided to how to deal with Kadee's under-the-track uncouplers and American Models' steel wheels.

Kitbashing Scale Cars from Toy Bodies Part 4

The author describes how to create a Virginian-style rotary coal car and a transfer caboose. Includes model photos and diagrams.

Basic Turnout Wiring

Turnouts by several manufacturers are described how to hook them up electrically.

NASG Survey Results

The membership's answers to the survey questions.