Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 2016 #2 March
Articles Listing

Bill's Boiler Wash

Does looking for cheaper hotels play an important part in members' decision to attend an NASG Convention? Time to start thinking about NASG BOT elections.

On the Conductor's Clipboard

The big "S" on the Superman pajamas might be used in promoting S-scale! Typing in the web site address exactly as it appears in the Dispatch when accessing the NASG web site. A.C. Gilbert's "The Man Who Lives in Paradise" is now available as an eBook.

Visit Des Plaines Hobbies

After a brief introduction of the owners, the article covers that S-scale is quite visible within the mostly-HO-scale store. Covers the services they offer, and which product lines they have purchased over the years. Includes several photos of the store.

Build a Track Cleaner

Using a piece of Masonite hardboard or similar material, the author describes how he built an S-scale version. Includes a photo and CAD-style drawings.

Musings from the Beach

The author covers some ideas for local S-scale clubs to bring in new members.

NASG 2016 Convention

Detailed information about the upcoming 2016 NASG Convention. Includes photos of the hotel, the two Convention cars, and a description of the extra-fare tours.

The Last Detail

How to add car tags to freight cars. A sample set of tags is provided on the page, as well as some photos of models.

The Plum Creek Railroad

A visit with Clayt Peter's Plum Creek Railroad, which measures 14'x28'. It is still under construction, but the parts that are finished look very nice. Includes photos and a track plan.

NASG Web Site and American Flyer

Introducing the American Flyer Product Gallery section of the NASG web site.

Getting Your Weight Down

The author builds a 2'x2' filler module for the Houston S Gaugers' club layout. He describes the techniques he used to make it as lightweight as possible. Includes construction photos.

2015 Fall S Fest

2015 Trainfest

A brief description of the show, and a couple of photos.