Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 2019 #4 July
Articles Listing

President's Message

Encouraging members to attend the 2019 NASG Convention. Recruiting people for the NASG committees.

The Conductor's Clipboard

Things to do while at the 2019 NASG Convention.

Making Motor Vehicles Better Supporting Actors

The author describes the three things he does to every vehicle, at the least, before it is placed on the layout. Includes many photos of examples.

What Screw Should I Use?

Types of screws, their sizes, and drawings of each.

My Favorite Glues

This is a primer on available glues and which to use where.

S Reefer Cars Gilbert Didn't Make

How to find gently-used A.C. Gilbert reefers to update, kitbash, and improve, to make them look likes that that company never made. Lots of example photos are included. More photos are shown on page 34 of the PDF version.

2019 Promotions Committee

A summary report of the NASG's promotions committee's efforts for 2019.

An Ideal Prototype Shortline for S

The author proposes modelers look at the Winchester & Western Railroad located in rural northwestern Virginia. Includes prototype photos, a description of their history, and a suggested S-scale track plan to fit a 12'x18' space.

S Stands for Steam

The author is encouraging us to help younger modelers look into steam engines, and what S manufacturers could do to encourage more S-scale steam availability.

2019 NASG Convention Clinics

A description of the clinics planned for the 2019 NASG Convention.

Simple Battery Turnout Control

The author describes a solution he has come up with to throw a Tortoise-driven turnout by simply using a 9V battery.

Baltimore Area American Flyer Club

Photos and a brief description of the club's set-up at the Great Scale Show in the Cow Palace at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland.

S-Say

Progress photos of the Rocky Mountain Hi-Railers' club layout.