NASG Dispatch 2025 #3 May Articles
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So Here's What I Do...
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2025 #3 May
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6
Author:
Dick Karnes
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How practical are operational springs in locomotive and car trucks?
Restoration Station
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2025 #3 May
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10
Author:
Bill Clark
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How to disassemble, clean, repair, and re-install an AF smoke unit. Has a side note on how to repair the HO-scale versions.
A Farm-themed American Flyer Layout
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2025 #3 May
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14
Author:
Mike Lewis
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The author visited and documents the 960sqft layout owned by Bob and Debbie Guckian. Bob's basement-filling layout consisted of three loops, capable of running five trains simultaneously, complete with camera monitoring. Several layout photos are included. Bob passed away in 2023, and the layout is no more.
Phil's Builds
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2025 #3 May
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18
Author:
Roger Nulton
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The informal group of "The Greater Seattle S Gaugers" gathered at Phil Johnson's place for several years, setting up a temporary large layout on his basement floor. As the guys aged, Phil built a more traditional logging layout in his garage. Includes photos of the temporary set-ups, and some of the key structures.
Deconstructing a Layout
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2025 #3 May
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20
Author:
Jim Martin
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The author describes losing interest in his layout, and, having prepared it ahead of time for ease of dismantling, was able to donate portions of it to fellow S modelers.
S Scale Coal Mine
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2025 #3 May
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23
Author:
Cliff Brown
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The author describes how he built a Lehigh Valley Models' coal mine and was able to double its size by using a mirror in his layout room.
Winross Diecast Truck Models
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2025 #3 May
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25
Author:
Ted Larson
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The author provides information and history on Winross and their wide range of transportation trucks and trailers.
Fiber Optic Marker Lights
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2025 #3 May
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27
Author:
Chris Monje
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The author describes how he used fiber optic cable to light up a caboose's marker lights. He also provides a circuit that reduces the flicker typically found in from-the-rails power.