NASG Dispatch Articles by various authors

2015 #2 March

30

Model Railroad Organizations

Members running for certain positions for the upcoming NASG elections are showcased.

2015 #6 November

30

Model Railroad Organizations

Details about the NASG's dues increases.

2013 #6 December

12

Model Railroad Clubs

Reports and photos from the Northern Ohio S Scalers', the Pequea Valley Model Railroaders', and a few others' recent meetings.

2015 #5 September

9

Modules

A one-page photo essay of the New Orleans group's layout set up at the 2015 NASG Convention.

2020 #5 September

9

Model Railroads and People

Noting the passing of Lee McCarty and Richard Kloes.

2013 #6 December

23

Model Railroads and People

John Bortz passed away on September 14, 2013 at the age of 94. Includes two photos of him.

2015 #4 July

30

Model Railroads and People

Reporting about Lee Johnson and Thorin Marty passing away.

2016 #3 May

30

Model Railroads and People

Sam Powell and Jim Lyle have passed away.

2017 #3 May

30

Model Railroads and People

David Daniels and Tom Riddle pass away.

2017 #4 July

30

Model Railroads and People

Noted are the passing of David Felmley and David Tanner.

2017 #5 September

38

Model Railroads and People

Well-known S-scale modeler Bill Fraley passes away.

2017 #6 November

30

Model Railroads and People

Harry Shade Kidd, Jr. passed away.

2018 #1 January

30

Model Railroads and People

Noted are the passing of Jake Jacobsen and Gene Metzgar (owner of Ye Olde Huff 'N Puff).

2015 #2 March

7

Model Railroads and People

Frank Titman passed away in January 2015. He created Lehigh Valley Models, a kit manufacturing business, and had a fantastic S-scale layout. Many of his other accomplishments are listed in this article, along with feedback from several modelers, and photos of him and his layout.

2023 #6 November

4

Model Railroad Organizations

The NASG BOT answers questions about the proposed S-scale "scale" turnout project. Also includes the May, June, July, and August 2023 NASG BOT meeting notes.

2025 #2 March

3

Model Railroad Organizations

NASG BOT Meeting notes are now only available via the NASG's web site. A Lionel representative confirms that they will no longer be making any more American Flyer products.

2018 #3 May

34

Model Railroads and People

Dick Cataldi recently passed away. He was very instrumental in the early development of the NASG, and came up with several ideas that the organization still uses today.

2015 #5 September

13

Model Railroad Shows

This year's contest was converting an American Flyer caboose into a not-caboose model. The contest entries are shown on a one-page photo essay.

2017 #6 November

16

Christmas

Several Christmas-related model train layout photos.

2019 #5 September

16

Structures - Engine Servicing

This is a product review of this kit.

2018 #5 September

7

Model Railroad Manufacturers

This is an interview-style article conversing with Ron Bashista owner of the S-scale-only American Models company. Includes photos of their products, and some behind-the-scenes images. More photos are found on page 43 (online PDF file only).

1981 #4 July

2

Model Railroad Magazines

Items NASG members have for sale.

2005 #5 October

28

Model Railroads and People

Walt Danylak passed away in September 2005.

2006 #1 February

14

Model Railroads and People

The NASG's found, Claud Wade, passed away at the age of 84. Several people comment in this article and a few photos of Claud and his models are included.

2013 #3 June

27

Model Railroads and People

Vic Cherven, Sr passed away on May 27, 2013. Bill Fuhrman passed away on April 15, 2013. Photos of both included.

2004 #6 December

9

Model Railroads and People

Howie was a LIRR fireman and an S-scale modeler. Includes several photos.

2001 #5 October

40

Model Railroads and People

Various comments about Russ' passing on August 31, 2001.

2001 #5 October

21

Model Railroad Shows

A photo essay of local layouts open during the 2001 NASG Convention.

2000 #5 October

18

Model Railroad Shows

Some photos of layouts that were open during the 2000 NASG Convention, including Bill Roberts' (includes a track plan of his layout), Don Harper's, Steve Anderson's, Jim Sweeney's, Ed Loizeaux', David Butterfield's, and a track plan of Lee Johnson's portable layout.

1999 #5 October

20

Model Railroad Shows

Various photos of area layouts open during the 1999 NASG Convention.

2022 #3 May

4

Model Railroad Magazines

Feedback on the recent Dispatch issue. Also on this page is the announcement that the editorship of the Dispatch is changing.

1981 #4 July

2

Model Railroad Magazines

New product announcements, including SSL&S catalog, Hoquat Hobbies reefer kit, G&W Models decals, and Lehigh Valley Models catalog.

2019 #2 March

33

Model Railroads and People

(only available in the online version) Comments sent to the editor.

2021 #3 May

22

Model Railroads and People

The NASG community recently lost Bill Clark and Barbara Seltzer. Also embedded in this article are a couple of photos of the NMRA's "Magic of Scale Model Railroading" exhibit.

2004 #5 October

13

Model Railroad Shows

Various brief reports about the first (and only) regional NASG convention. Only 43 people registered, but there were lots of activities. Also includes a report from the NMRA's National Train Show and the S-scale vendors that were there.

1989 #1 February

5

Product Review

Reviewed are Diesel Horn Sound Generator by CVP Products, and the General Motors 1950s Bus by Hoquat Hobbies (includes a photo of the model).

1989 #3 June

7

Product Review

Reviewed are the GP9 by American Models, and the Fifty-Foot Single-Door Boxcar Kit by Pacific Rail Shops.

1989 #4 August

25

Product Review

Reviewed are the New York Central Heavyweight Passenger Cars by South Wind Models, and the PRR M-l/M-la 4-8-2 by Omnicon Scale Models.

2017 #5 September

43

Layouts - S

A series of photo essays are featured in the PDF version of this issue, including Washington & Old Dominion S Gauge Club, Golden Gate American Flyer Club, Rocky Mountain Hi-Railers, a visit to the Steam into History (a non-profit Civil War-themed heritage railroad), a visit to the B&O Railroad Museum, a visit to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Ed Sauers layout, some of the Greeley's Contest entries, the South Jersey S Gaugers layout, and the North Penn S-Gauge club.

2001 #5 October

25

(various topics)

One covers converting an AF flat car to piggy-back service. The other describes how to convert a Plasticville signal bridge to S-scale.

1991 #1 February

33

Topics covered are, how to fix American Models hoppers that have a stripped truck mounting hole, using acrylic paints, re-gauging American Models wheelsets, items from other scales that fit S-scale just fine,

1991 #5 October

7

Scenery - Vehicles

This column lists various farm and construction equipment that is available for or usable in S-scale, scale detailing parts at Walmart, and automobiles by Racing Champions.

1991 #6 December

23

Couplers

Covered are, how to mount couplers onto American Models box cars and reefers, and how to connect the AF semaphores to turnouts to prevent their coils from being burned out.

1992 #3 June

12

This column covers modifying American Model's turnouts to work with scale equipment, detailing AM NP box cars, resolving a short in the Omnicon MP 2-8-0.

1992 #4 August

22

Installing the Micro Liting kit from GRS into an Ertl vehicle. Using Eshleman's closed-frog turnouts. 1/64th scale NASCAR Racing Team semis at K-Mart.

1992 #5 October

25

Track

Using automotive choke cables to control turnouts.

2014 #5 October

9

Model Railroad Shows

Photos of the NASG booth at the NMRA annual show, and Rocky Mountain Hirailers club's layout at a local show.

2007 #3 June

17

Locomotives - Steam

Photos by members of the S Scale Model Railway Society in the U.K. Includes two track plans of the club's members layouts.

2010 #2 April

16

Model Railroad Shows

A few photos of the layouts open at the 2010 NASG Convention, and from the Sn3 Symposium in Houston, Texas.

2022 #4 July

20

Model Railroad Shows

Reports and photos from the 2022 S Spree, and the O/S West shows.

2014 #1 February

8

Model Railroads and People

In additional to layout photos by Dick Karnes, Ron West, and Jeff Madden, a group photo of the Pequea Valley Model Railroaders and Baltimore Area American Flyer Club members visiting is shown.

1981 #3 June

6

Model Railroad Clubs

Because the Central New York S Gauge Association is hosting the 1981 Convention, the editor included a number of excerpts from that club's newsletters.

2019 #2 March

15

Museums

The owner of the Shelburne Museum in Vermont was a friend of A.C.Gilbert. Gilbert built an American Flyer layout at the museum in 1954, but it was retired in 1970. The authors all got together and built a new AF layout for the museum. Includes photos and a track plan.

2023 #2 March

16

Model Railroads and People

Sig Fleischmann, a founding member of the Southeastern Michigan S Gaugers, passed away in December 2022, just a couple weeks shy of his 96th birthday. The article covers some of the innovative things he had implemented in his home layout as early as the 1960s.

2013 #5 October

16

Model Railroad Shows

Photos of the winners of contests at the 2013 NASG Convention. More photos are found on page 20 and 21.

1991 #2 April

15

Model Railroad Clubs

This is the club that is organizing the 1991 NASG Convention, so this article covers the history of the club, and their involvement with the NESGA (pre-cursor to the NASG), and much more. Includes several photos of club members.

1980 #2 April

3

Model Railroad Organizations

Reports from various committees.

1980 #3 June

2

Model Railroad Organizations

Reports from various NASG committees.

2014 #5 October

8

Railroading

Various photos of Milwaukee Road equipment in honor of this year's Convention location.

2024 #4 July

12

Model Railroad Organizations

What was behind the formal definitions of "AF", "hi-rail", and "scale".