Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 2021 #1 January
Articles Listing

Binge Building

The author is taking the time to build structures for his layout. Includes photos of the models.

President's Message

Lionel is celebrating the 75th anniversary of American Flyer. American Models is celebrating their 40th anniversary.

New Orders

The editor is asking for articles, setting the guidelines for submitting articles (next page), and he is changing the deadlines.

Interview With Dick Karnes NASG Founding Member

Dick Karnes, who was there at the meeting that eventually led to the formation of the NASG, provides background information.

Dick Karnes S Scale History

The author reviews his personal history of how he got into S-scale modeling, and a brief description of the layouts he has built. Includes a photo of his layout in 1952.

Pre-Size Model Specialties Beet Gondola

The author reviews the company's beet gondola kit released in 2018. Includes prototype photos and photos of the kit parts and the model.

Fellow Modelers Salute

The Pines and Prairies S Scale Workshop remember Gary Brown.

What Would A.C. Gilbert's Crew Be Making Today?

The author shows kitbashed models he has made that he thinks A.C. Gilbert might have produced, had they continued to be around.

Two Different Car Loads to Create for Your Layout

The author describes how he built a crate load for a converted-to-S O27 Lionel gondola. He also creates a uniquely-shaped load for a well flat car.

NASG Convention Slated for Buffalo

Information about the planned upcoming 2021 NASG Convention (which was eventually postponed to 2022).