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President's Message
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2018 #2 March
Page:
2
Author:
Will Holt
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Scale:
S
A message from the president about using new products.
Musings from the Beach
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2018 #2 March
Page:
2
Author:
Monte Heppe
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Scale:
S
The executive vice-president announces that he will not be re-running for this position. The annual car project is changing. Representing the NASG locally must be coordinated. Andy Malette is now the new NASG secretary.
Ideas for Spectacular Bridges
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2018 #2 March
Page:
4
Author:
Steve Monson
Category:
Layout Construction
Scale:
S
The author wants bridges, but didn't want to deal with grades. His layout is only 30" deep. He shares his ideas on how to model them effectively given those constraints. Includes construction photos, final photos, as well as prototype photos.
The Ideal S Layout
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2018 #2 March
Page:
9
Author:
Jeff Madden
Category:
Layout Design
Scale:
S
The author presents the S-scale version of the 1940s Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Company's portable layout to promote their HO-scale structures. Includes the S-scale version track plan.
What's New on the Web Site?
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2018 #2 March
Page:
10
Author:
Peter Vanvliet
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Scale:
S
Extras:
The author thanks the contributors to the web site's content. The web site now has the ability to accept payments for booster ads online, new mini articles have been added, and the new S-scale's History page. The extra section is on which tunnels are available in S-scale today.
Freightcar Tack Board
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2018 #2 March
Page:
11
Author:
John Stein
Category:
Freight Cars
Prototype information about tack boards. S-scale placards can be ordered from the Dispatch editor.
2018 NASG National Convention
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2018 #2 March
Page:
20
Author:
unaccredited
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
More details and photos of what the upcoming NASG Convention has to offer, including a section on the clinics scheduled to be offered.
A Transcontinental S Gauge Layout
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2018 #2 March
Page:
24
Author:
Dan Malkiewicz
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
The author describes his 50'x18' U-shaped layout. The floor-to-ceiling scenery is reminiscent of John Allen's HO-scale layout from the 1950s. Includes several photos of the author's layout (more can be seen in the PDF online version starting on page 33).
A Boxcar Shanty on the Ground
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2018 #2 March
Page:
28
Author:
Edwin C. Kirstatter
Category:
Structures - Trackside
Scale:
S
The author built this MOW building from a spare body made by Smoky Mountain Model Works. Includes a couple of photos.
A Truck Painting Mask
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2018 #2 March
Page:
28
Author:
Edwin C. Kirstatter
Category:
Freight Cars
Scale:
S
The author describes the mask he made so that he could paint the freight car wheels and not everything else.
Union Pacific's Arrowedge
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2018 #2 March
Page:
34
Author:
unaccredited
Category:
Freight Cars - Intermodal
The Union Pacific has come out with a new design for containers to make them more aerodynamic. Includes photos of the containers.
Members Models
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2018 #2 March
Page:
35
Author:
unaccredited
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
Two photos of members' layouts.
Phoenix S Gaugers
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2018 #2 March
Page:
36
Author:
James Ingram
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
Photos taken at the Cooke's residence of their layout during a club visit.