Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 2001 #5 October
Articles Listing

Jeff's Junction

The issue of joint versus stand-alone NASG Conventions is discussed in this column, supplemented by comments by Josh Seltzer on the issue. The problem is that joint conventions aren't as well attended by S-scale modelers as when the convention is a stand-alone one.

Best of Show Steamtown 2001

A listing of all who won contest awards. Includes several photos of the winners. This issue's cover includes some of the model photos in color.

2001 Convention Report

A full report along with photos of the 2001 NASG Convention in Scranton, PA.

A Virginian Passenger Train

A bit of prototype history on Virginian passenger trains, and how to model them in S-scale. Includes a couple of photos of models.

Layouts on Tour

A photo essay of local layouts open during the 2001 NASG Convention.

S Gauge One Evening Project

One covers converting an AF flat car to piggy-back service. The other describes how to convert a Plasticville signal bridge to S-scale.

The 'S'traight & Narrow

The history of the Rio Grande Southern, and ideas on how to model it in S-scale. Includes several prototype photos, and a bibliography of published materials on the RGS.

2001 NASG B.O.T. Meeting

A full report of the NASG BOT meeting at the 2001 NASG Convention.

NASG Annual Membership Business Meeting Minutes

A full report of the NASG general membership business meeting at the 2001 NASG Convention.

Last Run... Russ Mobley

Various comments about Russ' passing on August 31, 2001.