NASG Dispatch 2020 #2 March Articles
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President's Message
Issue:
2020 #2 March
Page:
2
Author:
Will Holt
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
Information about changes within the NASG organization.
The Editor Says
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2020 #2 March
Page:
2
Author:
Richard Caugherty
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
The new editor introduces himself.
Scaling Drawings to S
Issue:
2020 #2 March
Page:
6
Author:
James Soberman
Category:
Model Railroad Terminology
Description:
What it takes to converts measurements from another scale into S, and how to handle drawings that are not standard model railroading scales.
50,000 Gallon Water Tower Kit
Issue:
2020 #2 March
Page:
8
Author:
Steve Monson
Category:
Structures - Engine Servicing
Description:
The author summarizes the history of the Lehigh Valley Models kit, which is still available via K&P Brick Co. Included are tips & tricks for building the model as well as construction photos.
NASG 2020 Convention
Issue:
2020 #2 March
Page:
12
Author:
Ken Zieska
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
The author announces the planned 2020 NASG Convention (which was canceled later in the year due to government lockdowns).
3D Printing... My Experience
Issue:
2020 #2 March
Page:
14
Author:
Dave Donaldson
Category:
Model Railroads and Computers
Description:
The author shares his experience learning how to use the AnyCubic Photon S 3D-printer. In the process he teaches a bit about the technology itself and shows a part he printed.
Neil Froese's Napinka Sub
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2020 #2 March
Page:
16
Author:
Jim Martin
Category:
Layouts - S
Description:
The author visits and photographs Neil's layout that models a single scene (using sections/modules). Includes photos and a track plan.
An Unusual Load
Issue:
2020 #2 March
Page:
19
Author:
Edwin C. Kirstatter
Category:
Freight Car Loads
Description:
The author describes how he built a unique load for a very unique B&O well gondola.
Lewisburg & Buffalo Valley RR
Issue:
2020 #2 March
Page:
21
Author:
Joe Kimber
Category:
Layout Design
Description:
The author proposes a design and a construction method for modeling the Pennsylvania L&BVRR, which was narrow-gauge in the real world, as a standard-gauge U-shaped layout that might fit in a spare bedroom.
Parting Shots
Issue:
2020 #2 March
Page:
23
Author:
Bill Pyper
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
The author shares notes he received from NASG members about ways to improve outreach by the NASG.
About Diners...
Issue:
2020 #2 March
Page:
24
Author:
Jeff Madden
Category:
Structures - Towns/Cities
Description:
Model and real-world photos of diners, and ideas on how to model them.