Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 1997 #6 December
Articles Listing

Jeff's Junction

The author compares S-scale's evolution to that of HO-scale, to see where S is in its growth compare to HO (and O).

Dispatch at the 1997 National Model and Hobby Show

The author reports S-scale models shown at the National Model and Hobby Show in Chicago, Illinois.

Building an Empire Part I

The modular layout built for the 1995 NASG Convention continues to participate in local train shows in western Pennsylvania. It was built by the Altoona Area Train Collectors Club. Includes several photos of scenes on the layout, and a bullet-point history of the club's layout.

B&O President Class P7 Pacifics Plans

The background story behind the American Models 4-6-2 locomotive, which is based on this B&O prototype. Includes drawings for the original and the 1930s version of the locomotive.

Meet an S Gauger

The NASG's Promotions Chairman introduces himself.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

How to model in other narrow gauges other than 3-foot in S-scale (Sn2, Sn42).

Dody Stevens' Awarding Winning Modules

Photos and a brief description of NASG membership secretary, Dody Stevens' two modules.

Module Corner Part III

The construction information about the Connecticut S Gaugers' corner modules continues, covering trackwork in this issue.

The Minuteman Express

Several pages of information about the 1998 NASG Convention.

Short and Easy

This brief article describes how to build a pantograph hold-down to keep the American Models' GG1 from snagging something above the tracks.