Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 2020 #5 September
Articles Listing

President's Message

MTH's closing does not spell the end of S.

New Orders

Apologizes for errors in the previous issue.

Committee Updates, Changes

Information about personnel changes at the NASG.

NASG Website News

Information about the new "Layouts" and "How-to" sections of the NASG web site.

Dispatch Obituaries

Noting the passing of Lee McCarty and Richard Kloes.

View Into the Future

What will a future hobby shop look like?

Regaining Lost Time

The author introduces himself and his L-shaped American Flyer-based layout.

News from the North

The author introduces Brian Walsh, a Canadian who has built a CB&Q-based S-scale switching layout, which is operated using S-CAB battery-powered engines. Includes photos and a track plan.

Everything in Model Railroading was Made by Someone Else

The author describes his journey into S-scale, and his layout. Includes photos and a track plan.

Powell Layout Finds Home in Southwest PA

The late Sam Powell's layout is now at the Tri Town Historical Society in Dawson, Pennsylvania. The Pittsburg S Gaugers club were instrumental in making this possible. This article covers the journey to discover a new home, the packing up of the 20-section layout, and the installation at the new location. Includes photos and a track plan.

Blacksmith Shop Important to Rural Areas

The author describes how he built his small blacksmith shop building. Includes a photo and drawings.

Ultimate Conversion of American Flyer 640 Hopper to Scale

The author describes how he converted an A.C. Gilbert AF offset-sides, two-bay hopper to a scale model by adding details, and replacing the couplers and trucks. Includes photos.