Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 2020 #2 March
Articles Listing

President's Message

Information about changes within the NASG organization.

The Editor Says

The new editor introduces himself.

Scaling Drawings to S

What it takes to converts measurements from another scale into S, and how to handle drawings that are not standard model railroading scales.

50,000 Gallon Water Tower Kit

The author summarizes the history of the Lehigh Valley Models kit, which is still available via K&P Brick Co. Included are tips & tricks for building the model as well as construction photos.

NASG 2020 Convention

The author announces the planned 2020 NASG Convention (which was canceled later in the year due to government lockdowns).

3D Printing... My Experience

The author shares his experience learning how to use the AnyCubic Photon S 3D-printer. In the process he teaches a bit about the technology itself and shows a part he printed.

Neil Froese's Napinka Sub

The author visits and photographs Neil's layout that models a single scene (using sections/modules). Includes photos and a track plan.

An Unusual Load

The author describes how he built a unique load for a very unique B&O well gondola.

Lewisburg & Buffalo Valley RR

The author proposes a design and a construction method for modeling the Pennsylvania L&BVRR, which was narrow-gauge in the real world, as a standard-gauge U-shaped layout that might fit in a spare bedroom.

Parting Shots

The author shares notes he received from NASG members about ways to improve outreach by the NASG.

About Diners...

Model and real-world photos of diners, and ideas on how to model them.