Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 1988 #3 August
Articles Listing

Editorial

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

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.

Reviewer's Workbench

Review of the HOMA-BED Homasote Roadbed by BO Manufacturing, and the Central of Georgia/Southern Ry. FR-3 Pulpwood Car by SouthWind Models.

Short & Easy

A brief article for how to scratchbuild a 6-foot wide seating bench, commonly found at train stations, parks, or backyards. Includes one model photo and construction diagrams.

An Idea of Split Level

The idea is for a 45-degree wedges between two back-to-back layout levels. Includes a diagram to show the concept.

Rail Joiners

History and more detailed information about the State Line S Gaugers located in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Illinois Railroad Relocates to Pacific Northwest

The author describes the American Flyer-based layout, how it has its roots in the artist's drawing of the A.C. Gilbert AF catalog from 1950. Having built the layout in a modular fashion, the author was able to move it to a new city. Includes several photos of the layout after the move.

Track Construction The Rutland Way

This long article covers track laying from beginning to end. Includes prototype photos of turnouts (close-up), and a turnout detailing diagram.

Electric Substation Part 3

The series concludes with the construction of the many details that need to be added to building. Includes construction diagrams, and close-up photos, as well as a parts list.