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President's Message
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2019 #3 May
Page:
2
Author:
Will Holt
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Scale:
S
Again talking about getting members into the NASG.
The Conductor's Clipboard
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2019 #3 May
Page:
2
Author:
Bill Pyper
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Scale:
S
The editor reflects on the recent changes in S-related modeling press.
The Closet Modeller
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2019 #3 May
Page:
4
Author:
Jim Martin
Category:
Tools
Scale:
S
The author moved to a new home, and he describes how he uses a closet to be his workbench space, which can be closed off, so the clutter is not readily visible. Includes photos.
Multiple Unit Electrics
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2019 #3 May
Page:
5
Author:
Dick Karnes
Category:
Locomotives - Electric
Scale:
S
The author describes how he built a set of multiple-unit electric commuter cars. Includes photos.
Is Convenience The Key to Growth?
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2019 #3 May
Page:
6
Author:
Jeff Madden
Category:
Model Railroad Philosophy
Scale:
S
The author postulates that the growth of the scales other than S has been due to the convenient availability of ready-to-run product, of which S seems to have always lagged behind a bit.
What Powers Our Locomotives?
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2019 #3 May
Page:
7
Author:
Steve Monson
Category:
Electronics
Scale:
S
A good explanation of how our locomotives have been powered from the 1950s (AC, DC) to now (DCC).
Making A Pipe Load
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2019 #3 May
Page:
10
Author:
Edwin C. Kirstatter
Category:
Freight Car Loads
Scale:
S
Using soda straws to make pipe loads. Includes photos and several diagrams of how pipes might have been loaded.
2019 NASG Annual Convention
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2019 #3 May
Page:
13
Author:
unaccredited
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
More details about the 2019 NASG Convention.
Oldman's Creek Girder Bridge
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2019 #3 May
Page:
15
Author:
Joe Kimber
Category:
Structures - Bridges
Scale:
S
The author describes how he scratchbuilt a two-track through-girder bridge. Includes photos and diagrams.
Frisco USRA Rebuilt Boxcar
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2019 #3 May
Page:
19
Author:
Pieter Roos
Category:
Freight Cars - Refrigerator Cars
Scale:
S
The author describes how he super-detailed an S-Helper Service reefer, including information about making water-slide decals. Includes many photos.
Classics From the SG Herald
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2019 #3 May
Page:
22
Author:
Stephan E. Gregull
Category:
Track
Scale:
S
Modifying original American Flyer turnouts so that two can be placed very close to each, one left-handed and one right-handed. Includes diagrams.
A Boyhood Dream Fulfilled
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2019 #3 May
Page:
24
Author:
Ken Kemzura
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
The author finally gets to build the full A.C. Gilbert American Flyer layout he wanted to build when he was young, but couldn't because A.F. went out of business shortly after he got started. Includes several photos of his layout.
South Jersey S Gaugers
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2019 #3 May
Page:
34
Author:
Michael McConnell
Category:
Model Railroad Clubs
Scale:
S
(available in the PDF version only) Photos and a description of the club's layout set up at the Veterans' Retirement Home in Vineland, New Jersey, which the club has been doing for many years.
Valley of the Sun S Gaugers
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2019 #3 May
Page:
37
Author:
James Ingram
Category:
Model Railroad Clubs
Scale:
S
(available in the PDF version only) In March 2019 the club members got together and visited several Arizona layouts. Includes photos.