NASG Dispatch Articles: Locomotives - Electric

2002 #1 February

11

Dick Karnes

How to add ladders below the cab doors. Includes model photos and drawings.

2020 #1 January

19

Tony Garza

The author describes how he took an S-Helper Service RPO passenger car and modified it to become a self-powered doodlebug.

1987 #4 Fall

18

Dick Karnes

Using paper copies of locomotive diagrams, the author describes how he "paper-dolled" the engine together by cutting out pieces from the diagrams. Includes the "kitbashed" diagram, and a photo of the finished locomotive.

2019 #3 May

5

Dick Karnes

The author describes how he built a set of multiple-unit electric commuter cars. Includes photos.

2006 #6 December

12

Gerry Evans

The author shows how he scratchbuilt the interior, with figures, for the American Models GG-1.

1993 #2 April

9

Mike Palmiter

Photos of prototype urban rapid transit rail service.

1987 #3 Summer

20

Dick Karnes

Having left the East coast in 1964 to move to the West coast, the author's visit to the east has him noticing everything that once was is no more.

1997 #6 December

34

Kent Singer

This brief article describes how to build a pantograph hold-down to keep the American Models' GG1 from snagging something above the tracks.

1993 #1 February

14

Mike Palmiter

The author describes how he built a New Haven EP5 from various parts, including an American Models FP7 chassis.

1991 #6 December

10

Dan Waskes

In light of Lionel's release of this locomotive, this article covers the prototype history of this engine. Includes a photo of Lionel's model, and a scale drawing of the prototype engine.