NASG Dispatch Articles by Ernie Horr

1979 #1 June

1

Model Railroad Organizations

Ernie Horr announces that he has taken over the NASG Newsletter from Bob Ristow, and that the new name of the magazine is the NASG Dispatch. He introduces himself.

1994 #2 April

10

Freight Cars - Flat Cars

The author describes how he scratchbuilt a lumber flat car. Includes a parts list, a few photos, and scale drawings.

1988 #5 December

18

Track

Building your own track inspection car from a piece of plexiglass and two trucks.

1995 #6 December

22

Freight Cars - Hoppers

Starting off with a Pacific Rail Shops ACF 3-bay hopper, the author builds the 50' FMC grain hopper. Includes a couple of photos and lots of design diagrams, as well as a parts list.

1981 #1 February

1

Model Railroad Magazines

The editor explains that he has to resign and that Geoffrey Graeber is taking over.

1990 #3 June

7

Structures - Towns/Cities

Using the FinestKind Models #102 False-Front Store, the author describes how he built a roadside fruit stand. Includes drawings.

1989 #1 February

7

Structures - Bridges

The author builds a ballasted-deck bridge from scratch. The articles also provides a parts list, construction diagrams, and a photo of the finished model.

1999 #2 April

10

Freight Cars - Gondolas

The author provides step-by-step instructions on how to scratchbuild this car. It includes a materials list, prototype photos, and diagrams.

2000 #3 June

17

Model Railroads and People

Introduction to Ernie Horr. As this issue went to the printer, Ernie passed away on June 16, 2000. Includes photos of Ernie, his wife, and his layout. Also includes a track plan of his "The Tinplate Road".

1997 #2 April

18

Structures - Industrial

The author provides information about how he built this mine building. It includes scale drawings, a materials list, and photos of the complete model.