NASG Dispatch Articles: Locomotives - Diesel

1989 #1 February

25

Pete Mihelich

The Wabash PA locomotives may not have their contact wires make proper contact, so this brief article describes how to fix that.

1988 #1 March

23

Bill Geracci

The author describes how he simulated the side vent window of the cab of the American Models FP-7. Includes diagrams.

1985 #3 Summer

4

Stan Stokrocki

For those who have an AC-powered layout, the American Models' FP7, which is DC-powered, can be converted to either a single-direction AC-powered engine, or a bi-directional engine using the Williams #1010 reverse unit. How to do that is covered in this article. Includes photos.

2010 #1 February

16

Edwin C. Kirstatter

The author describes his building this small, unpowered industrial switcher, with a battery powering the LED headlights. It would be great in a train or as a scenic element.

2020 #1 January

9

Joe Kimber

A simple solution as to how to clean your diesel locomotive's wheels.

1982 #6 Fall

10

Roger Ingbretsen

After describing the history of the prototype engine, the author reviewed the A.F. version.

1983 #1 Winter

13

Dick Cataldi

Prototype information on the history of the FP-7 locomotive, which was produced from 1949 through 1953.

2016 #3 May

20

Colin Stewart

The company's U18b kit was a success, so they are releasing kits for other engines. The author shares photos of the models in various stages of construction.

2019 #2 March

34

unaccredited

(only available in the online version) Two prototype photos and a bit of history of the Indiana Hi-Rail Corporation.

1985 #4 Fall

13

Stan Stokrocki

Adding details to the American Models' FP7 sideframes.

1998 #1 February

7

Jeff Madden

The 1998 Lionel catalog announces several road names for the all-new-tooling SD40-2 locomotive. This article combines both the new engine, other engines and cars coming out, and prototype information.

1996 #5 October

31

Gary Ippolito

After a brief description of this passenger locomotive, the author describes how he modeled it in S-scale using a Dash 8-40B shell from American Hi-Rail as his starting point.

2002 #5 October

16

Mike Sulzbach

The author describes how he built his C&O #82 using the B.T.S. BL2 kit. Includes several photos of the model under construction and when completed.

1991 #1 February

16

unaccredited

Introduction of the New Haven EP-5 "Little Joe", and the GM GP7.

1991 #3 May

14

Bob Jackson

The author describes how he replaced the stock motor in the AM GP9 with a Sagami 2236 motor (this motor is to be used in the S-Helper Service RS-3 locomotives being introduced).

1998 #3 June

18

Jeff Madden

S-Helper Service has announced the F3 project, and this article provides some prototype details, planned first-run road names, and prices.

2018 #5 September

16

Dick Karnes

This articles describes what NorthWest Short Line's Stanton drives are, what their advantages are, how much they can pull, how to install them, along with plenty of photos.

1998 #2 April

20

David Heine

Prototype information about diesel locomotives used on narrow-gauge railroads.

1998 #3 June

24

David Heine

The author takes an HO-scale Atlas U36C mechanism, re-gauged it for Sn3, and mates it with an S-scale American Model GP35 shell. Includes one photo of the final model, as well as photos of powered box cabs and an Sn3 critter.

2005 #2 April

14

Mike Sulzbach

The author describes the changes he made to the AM B&O GP9. Includes photos and a materials list.