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11th Annual Fall "S" Fest Wrap-up

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1987 #2 Spring

Page:

5

Author:

Vera Geerts

Category:

Model Railroad Shows

Scale:

S

A brief summary of the events at the show.

Whyte's Classification System for Steam Locomotives

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1987 #2 Spring

Page:

6

Author:

George Lloyd

Category:

Locomotives - Steam

The answers to the reader quiz included in the Fall 1986 issue, to match up the common names to the Whyte steam locomotive wheel arrangements.

Short & Easy

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1987 #2 Spring

Page:

7

Author:

Kent Singer

Category:

Structures - Trackside

Scale:

S

The author scratchbuilds a small track-side crossing shanty that he found along the Alaska RR track. Includes one model photo and diagrams.

The NASG's Story Part 3

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1987 #2 Spring

Page:

8

Author:

Bob Jackson

Category:

Model Railroad Organizations

Scale:

S

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.

Yard Wiring

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1987 #2 Spring

Page:

11

Author:

Dick Karnes

Category:

Electronics

Scale:

S

This article covers how to wire your layout's single-ended or double-ended yard, including an automatic stopping section. Several diagrams are included to clarify the text.