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President's Message

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1990 #2 April

Page:

4

Author:

Michael Ferraro

Category:

Model Railroad Manufacturers

Scale:

S

The passing of Charlie Sandersfeld, owner of Omnicon Scale Models.

S-MOD System Modular Layout Plans for Pittsburgh

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1990 #2 April

Page:

5

Author:

Don DeWitt

Category:

Model Railroad Shows

Scale:

S

The author shares his detailed plan for the 80'x120' S-scale modular layout planned for the 1990 joint NMRA/NASG Convention. He also requests that attendees help with set-up and promotion. Includes a full-page track plan of the layout.

The Decal Corner

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1990 #2 April

Page:

7

Author:

Don DeWitt

Category:

Painting & Weathering

Scale:

S

This article covers new decals released by Microscale, S Designs, Delaware Valley S Scale Supply, G&W Models, and a book review. The following pages show several drawings of where Microscale decals are to be placed on engines, automobiles, and box cars.

Charles D. Sandersfeld 1934 - 1990

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1990 #2 April

Page:

14

Category:

Model Railroad Manufacturers

Scale:

S

The (uncredited) author shares his memories of Charlie, provides some insight into the man, and the article includes several photos.

NASG Business Report

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1990 #2 April

Page:

16

Author:

Jim Kindraka

Category:

Model Railroad Organizations

Scale:

S

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

Short-and-Easy

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1990 #2 April

Page:

17

Author:

Gaylord Gill

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

The author describes the Southeastern Michigan S Gaugers modular layout's Power-Pack Tether that the club uses to route power to the modules.

Beware of Alleged American Flyer Mail Scam

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1990 #2 April

Page:

18

Author:

Doug Peck

Category:

Collecting

Scale:

S

A warning about a "Linda Benson" of Henderson, Nevada selling cheap products as valued American Flyer products via mail order.

Trees - Cheaper

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1990 #2 April

Page:

19

Author:

Bill Fraley

Category:

Scenery - Trees, Shrubs, Bushes

Scale:

S

Using the stranded-wire technique, the author describes how he built new trees to improve upon the ones he had previously built. Includes several photos.