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President's Message

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2020 #4 July

Page:

4

Author:

Will Holt

Category:

Model Railroad Organizations

The possible return of train shows later this year.

New Orders

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2020 #4 July

Page:

4

Author:

Richard Caugherty

Category:

Model Railroad Magazines

Apologizes for errors in the previous issue, and requesting articles for the Christmas issue.

NASG Regional Alignment Reaffirmed

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2020 #4 July

Page:

6

Author:

Will Holt

Category:

Model Railroad Organizations

More information about moving members around in the various "regions", which are represented by vice-presidents.

Dispatch Letters and Obituary Policies

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2020 #4 July

Page:

6

Author:

Richard Caugherty

Category:

Model Railroad Magazines

Policies for posting letters-to-the-editor and obituaries.

3D Printing: Removing Printed Parts

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2020 #4 July

Page:

8

Author:

Dave Donaldson

Category:

Tools

This installment covers how to remove the part from the printer, and what to do with that part when it is removed.

Try Hallmark Cards Oceanside Depot

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2020 #4 July

Page:

13

Author:

Steve Monson

Category:

Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards

Scale:

S

The author reviews and upgrades the tin model produced by Hallmark Cards in 1999. The model is close to S-scale.

American Flyer Self-liquidating Display Layout

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2020 #4 July

Page:

15

Author:

Richard Trotter

Category:

Layout Construction

Scale:

S

The author built a display layout to help him sell his uncle's large collection of A.F. items.

Simple 200 Foot Pratt Through Truss Bridge

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2020 #4 July

Page:

16

Author:

Randy Griggs

Category:

Structures - Bridges

Scale:

S

The author describes how he decided upon which bridge he needed for his 36" gap on his layout, describes how he built it. Includes construction photos.

Return to Model Trains Satisfies a Long Time Interest

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2020 #4 July

Page:

18

Author:

Marvin Harger

Category:

Layouts - S

Scale:

S

The author describes his A.F.-based new layout that is still a work-in-progress. Includes photos of his layout, as well as a track plan.

Scratchbuilding Icing Facility for a Short Line

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2020 #4 July

Page:

20

Author:

Monte Heppe

Category:

Structures - Industrial

Scale:

S

The author describes how he built a small, local icing facility to help keep reefers cool.

Detailing American Models Triple Hopper Not Exceedingly Difficult

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2020 #4 July

Page:

22

Author:

Edwin C. Kirstatter

Category:

Freight Cars - Hoppers

Scale:

S

The author describes how he super-detailed the AM hopper.

News from the North

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2020 #4 July

Page:

28

Author:

Jim Martin

Category:

Model Railroad Manufacturers

Scale:

S

Information about products under development by Canadian manufacturers, and how the author built a roll-away paint booth.

New Product Review

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2020 #4 July

Page:

30

Author:

Bob Hogan

Category:

Freight Cars - Gondolas

Scale:

S

The author reviews the new Pre-Size Model Specialties' SP GS gondola kit.