NASG Dispatch 2020 #5 September Articles
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President's Message
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2020 #5 September
Page:
4
Author:
Will Holt
Category:
Model Railroad Manufacturers
Description:
MTH's closing does not spell the end of S.
New Orders
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2020 #5 September
Page:
4
Author:
Richard Caugherty
Category:
Model Railroad Magazines
Description:
Apologizes for errors in the previous issue.
Committee Updates, Changes
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2020 #5 September
Page:
8
Author:
Will Holt
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
Information about personnel changes at the NASG.
NASG Website News
Issue:
2020 #5 September
Page:
9
Author:
Peter Vanvliet
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
Information about the new "Layouts" and "How-to" sections of the NASG web site. (related web page)
Dispatch Obituaries
Issue:
2020 #5 September
Page:
9
Author:
various authors
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Description:
Noting the passing of Lee McCarty and Richard Kloes.
View Into the Future
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2020 #5 September
Page:
10
Author:
Jeff Madden
Category:
Model Railroad Retailers
Description:
What will a future hobby shop look like?
Regaining Lost Time
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2020 #5 September
Page:
13
Author:
Bill Rodgers
Category:
Layouts - S
Description:
The author introduces himself and his L-shaped American Flyer-based layout.
News from the North
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2020 #5 September
Page:
14
Author:
Jim Martin
Category:
Layouts - S
Description:
The author introduces Brian Walsh, a Canadian who has built a CB&Q-based S-scale switching layout, which is operated using S-CAB battery-powered engines. Includes photos and a track plan.
Everything in Model Railroading was Made by Someone Else
Issue:
2020 #5 September
Page:
16
Author:
Ed Loizeaux
Category:
Layouts - S
Description:
The author describes his journey into S-scale, and his layout. Includes photos and a track plan. (related web page)
Powell Layout Finds Home in Southwest PA
Issue:
2020 #5 September
Page:
18
Author:
Roger Schneider
Category:
Layouts - S
Description:
The late Sam Powell's layout is now at the Tri Town Historical Society in Dawson, Pennsylvania. The Pittsburg S Gaugers club were instrumental in making this possible. This article covers the journey to discover a new home, the packing up of the 20-section layout, and the installation at the new location. Includes photos and a track plan.
Blacksmith Shop Important to Rural Areas
Issue:
2020 #5 September
Page:
20
Author:
Joe Kimber
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Description:
The author describes how he built his small blacksmith shop building. Includes a photo and drawings.
Ultimate Conversion of American Flyer 640 Hopper to Scale
Issue:
2020 #5 September
Page:
24
Author:
Edwin C. Kirstatter
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
Description:
The author describes how he converted an A.C. Gilbert AF offset-sides, two-bay hopper to a scale model by adding details, and replacing the couplers and trucks. Includes photos.