Best In Show Duluth 2010
NASG Dispatch 2010-10 pg. 8 Scale: S Category: "Model Railroad Shows"
This article describes the event, the contest winners, and has lots of photos of participants.
Come-and-go Layout Design
Model Railroader 1991-03 pg. 118 Scale: (none) Category: "Layout Design"
The idea is rather than modeling the entire layout, only show a portion of the layout and have staging or loops hidden from view. It is more of a theatrical experience to have trains appear and disappear. Although less scenery is necessary, still a fair amount of space is needed to implement these designs. Various track plan ideas are presented.
Fall S Fest Report
NASG Dispatch 2009-12 pg. 14 Scale: S Category: "Model Railroad Shows"
A brief review of the show and some photos.
Fall S Fest Report - 2010
NASG Dispatch 2010-12 pg. 19 Scale: S Category: "Model Railroad Shows"
Photos and a review of the 2010 Fall S Fest in Tinley Park.
First Michigan Spree a Success
NASG Dispatch 2010-06 pg. 14 Scale: S Category: "Model Railroad Shows"
Report about the show.
Jeff's Junction
NASG Dispatch 2010-06 pg. 5 Scale: Category: "Scenery"
Making the case for focusing on mini-scenes when building a layout.
Last Run: Jesse Bennett
NASG Dispatch 2010-12 pg. 8 Scale: Category: "Model Railroads and People"
Jesse, who had a large S-scale layout (20' x 44') modeling the Great Northern Pacific, passed away at 96. Includes a couple of photos of his layout.
Modeling Consumers Fuel
Model Railroader 1990-03 pg. 75 Scale: HO Category: "Structures - Industrial"
Consumers Fuel Co. is based in Martinburg, W. Va. The author build a selectively compressed model of the collection of structures. A prototype layout plan is provided. Scale drawings and possible trackplans are included.
Prototype View - Hancock Yard
NASG Dispatch 2009-04 pg. 10 Scale: Category: "Structures - Track-side Details"
This photo essay includes a basic drawing of the Hancock, West Virginia/Hancock, MD yard of the Baltimore & Ohio. Photos are of yard track, the former passenger station at Hancock, MD, four-track signal bridge, a handcar shed, the Hancock Tower, and the old freight house.
S Track Planning Part 1
NASG Dispatch 2005-06 pg. 8 Scale: S Category: "Layout Design"
Various rough sketches are provided to give ideas on general track designs one could use in a bedroom, garage, or basement.
S Track Planning Part VI
NASG Dispatch 2009-02 pg. 19 Scale: Category: "Layout Design"
The author presents an S-scale version of an O-scale track plan originally published by Model Railroader magazine in the 1940's.
S Track Planning Part VII
NASG Dispatch 2009-04 pg. 21 Scale: S Category: "Layout Design"
Jeff took an O-scale layout built by Frank Smith of New Jersey in the 1930's, updated the design, and scaled it to fit a 15' by 33' S-scale layout. It is an around-the-walls design intended for a basement. It looks like a point-to-point design, but a single hidden track connects the two ends to allow for continuous running.
S Track Planning Part VIII
NASG Dispatch 2010-06 pg. 12 Scale: S Category: "Layout Design"
The author revisits a design published in 2007 that is currently being implemented with some minor modifications. It is a twice-around loop with yard facilities spread out across two peninsulas.
St. Louis Convention Report
NASG Dispatch 2009-10 pg. 8 Scale: S Category: "Model Railroad Shows"
The author describes all aspects of the convention held from August 4 to 8, 2009 in St. Louis. There were just under 200 in attendance, but there was lots of interesting things to do. Includes photos of those in attendance, layouts on the tour, and clinics held.
Straight & Narrow
NASG Dispatch 2010-12 pg. 22 Scale: S Category: "Model Railroad Philosophy"
Is Sn3 able to compete with the other narrow gauge scales? The author describes what happened with Bachmann introducing On30.
The South Penn RR
Model Railroader 1990-03 pg. 68 Scale: HO Category: "Layouts"
This 22' by 24' layout models the South Penn railroad (which was proposed but never completed in the real world). Included are the track plan, layout photos, and modeled area map and elevation.
This Time It's S Chapter II
NASG Dispatch 2004-12 pg. 18 Scale: S Category: "Layout Construction"
Jeff continues his layout construction article, this time covering building sectional benchwork, and evaluating the earlier track plan. Includes construction photos, and track plan drawing.
This Time It's S Chapter IV
NASG Dispatch 2010-04 pg. 10 Scale: S Category: "Layout Construction"
Jeff continues his central West Virginia layout construction project, covering foam hills, bridges, and tunnels.
Track Planning in S Part VIII
NASG Dispatch 2011-02 pg. 22 Scale: S Category: "Track"
Using two standard modules with some temporary track to be able to model an L-shaped switching layout.
X2011
NASG Dispatch 2010-12 pg. 10 Scale: S Category: "Model Railroad Shows"
Jeff conducts an interview with Ed Loizeaux about the 2011 convention.