Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 1996 #2 April
Articles Listing

1996 Lionel Preview

The author and Will Holt attended the Lionel product announcement meeting. Several A.F. products were discussed. Includes photos of the new products for 1996.

Caboose Kitbash

Using the American Models baywindow caboose, the author kitbashes it into a B&O I-17 model. Includes a parts list, construction photos, and detail diagrams.

A Simple Unloader

The author shares a photo of an unloader found in an industrial area on the east side of Sacramento, California.

On Tour Layouts of the SMSG

A profile of the various layouts that will be open for the local tour during the 1996 NASG Convention. These include Dave Belanger's Detroit & Chicago Central, Don Gates' New York Central, Jim De Witt's Denver & Rio Grande Western, and the author's Grand Valley Northeastern. All with a photo.

Railfanning in the Detroit Area

The author lists, and provides a brief description of, all the area's prototype railroads one can view.

Mostly for the Ladies

The author describes all the plans that the 1996 NASG Convention will have for the ladies.

Joining Rails of Different Sizes

This article covers how to handle modules with different rail heights (code 125 and code 100).

Meet an S Gauger

Introduces Dave Held.

Short and Easy

This brief article describes how David Avedesian made his AF action caboose run smooth and quiet.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

This is a product review for the Berlyn Locomotive Works Sn3 car kit, a C&S Type II box car. Includes a photo. Part of the article got chopped off during editing of the magazine; the text is included in the next issue's column.