Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 2019 #2 March
Articles Listing

President's Message

Constant promotion is the key to bringing in new modelers.

The Conductor's Clipboard

Info about NASG elections. Ways to help cut costs of the organization. Update on the 2018 NASG Convention car. A note about visiting the California State Railroad Museum.

The Train Shoppe - Salt Lake City

A bit of info about this full-service model railroad store in Utah. They stock Lionel American Flyer products.

25 Years of Conventions

The author reflects on attending the annual NASG Conventions for 25 years now.

The New West Jersey Railroad part 4

Photos and a description of the author's layout continuing to be built, this time covering scenery and structures. Also includes the latest version of the track plan.

2019 NASG Annual Convention

Some updates about the upcoming 2019 NASG Convention.

A Transformer Load You Can Build

The author uses an A.C. Gilbert AF depressed-center flat car to model a car after the Erie railroad that had a large transformer load on it. He describes the changes he made to the car to make it more accurate, and how he built the load.

Shelburne Museum American Flyer

The owner of the Shelburne Museum in Vermont was a friend of A.C.Gilbert. Gilbert built an American Flyer layout at the museum in 1954, but it was retired in 1970. The authors all got together and built a new AF layout for the museum. Includes photos and a track plan.

Changes and Additions to the Model Contest Rules Are in the Works

The NASG Contest Chair announces new rules that go into effect at the 2019 NASG Convention, which includes processing 3D-printed models.

Small American Flyer Play Layout

The author describes a small (24"x54") layout he built using A.C. Gilbert AF parts. Includes photos and a track plan.

News From The North

The author reports about what is happening in S-scale in Canada, including the projects he himself has been working on.

Readers Write

(only available in the online version) Comments sent to the editor.

Hi-rail Prototypes

(only available in the online version) Two prototype photos and a bit of history of the Indiana Hi-Rail Corporation.

The Baltimore Area American Flyer Club

(only available in the online version) Photos of the club's January 2019 mall show.

Miami Valley S Gaugers

(only available in the online version) A bit of info and a couple of photos of this southwest-Ohio club.

Rocky Mountain Hi-Railers

(only available in the online version) Photos of the club's January 2019 public library show.