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President's Message

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1989 #4 August

Page:

4

Author:

Michael Ferraro

Category:

Model Railroad Organizations

Scale:

S

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

Oregon S Gaugers Meet

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1989 #4 August

Page:

8

Author:

Dick Karnes

Category:

Model Railroad Clubs

Scale:

S

The first meeting of Oregon state-wide S-scale modelers, to gauge interest in a state-wide meeting, and to consider organizing a joint NASG/NMRA convention. People brought models, and John Verser (of Pacific Rail Shops) brought the latest box car model. Includes several photos.

Trees Cheap

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1989 #4 August

Page:

10

Author:

Bill Fraley

Category:

Scenery - Trees, Shrubs, Bushes

Scale:

S

Using left-over Christmas decorations to serve as the basis for S-scale trees. Includes construction photos.

Kansas City '89 Convention Overview

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1989 #4 August

Page:

12

Author:

Dick Karnes

Category:

Model Railroad Shows

Scale:

S

The author reviews the 1989 NASG Convention.

Kansas City '89 Manufacturer News

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1989 #4 August

Page:

16

Author:

Dick Karnes

Category:

Model Railroad Shows

Scale:

S

A listing of what was new at the Convention.

Kansas City '89 NASG National Convention Model Contest Winners

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1989 #4 August

Page:

17

Author:

Kent Singer

Category:

Model Railroad Shows

Scale:

S

Photos of the model contests winners.

Reviewer's Workbench

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1989 #4 August

Page:

25

Author:

various authors

Category:

Product Review

Scale:

S

Reviewed are the New York Central Heavyweight Passenger Cars by South Wind Models, and the PRR M-l/M-la 4-8-2 by Omnicon Scale Models.

The NASG's Story Part 5

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1989 #4 August

Page:

29

Author:

Bob Jackson

Category:

Model Railroad Organizations

Scale:

S

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.