Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 2000 #6 December
Articles Listing

Jeff's Junction

Speculating on when the first S-scale plastic-bodied steam locomotive would be produced and what it might be.

American Models Wood-side Caboose

The author does a product review of the AM new caboose, speculating on its prototype.

American Flyer S Gauge 1946-2000 Illustrated Price Guide and History

A review of the softbound book which is the first American Flyer guide published by TM Books & Video, Inc.

Tired Wheels

A review of the Matchbox Kings K-4, K-12, K-16, and K18 trucks.

Fall S Fest... Records Broken; Founders Honored

A report on the show held in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Includes a number of photos of people attending the event.

Steamtown 2001

More details about the 2001 NASG Convention.

Frank Titman on "S" Scale and the NASG

After a brief introduction of how the author met Frank, the remainder of the article is an interview-style format. Frank describes how he got started in model railroading, in S-scale, background info on the S Gauge Herald, and the history behind Lehigh Valley Models. Includes photos of Frank's layout and his models.

Root River & Southern

A brief introduction to Dick Kloes' layout, with two photos. The layout was open as part of the 2000 Fall S Fest.

Short and Easy

Richard Lind shares how he created a muddy river, quickly.

Bernie Thomas Memorial Award Winners

A listing of this award's winners from 1966 to 2000.

Fixin' Flyer

Continuing with the track theme from the previous issue, this column makes suggestions for improved running around the Christmas tree. Includes several Christmas set-up photos by Mike Wright.

American Models Heavyweight Coach

The author replaces the 4-wheel trucks with 6-wheel ones, installed Kadee KD802 couplers, adds window shades, and installed diaphragm. Includes two model photos.

Creating a Southern Streamline Passenger Set

The author describes how he collected, repainted, and created the Southern passenger cars with the 1960s paint scheme. Includes black-n-white photos of his completed models.