Bridging the Gap
NASG Dispatch 2010-12 pg. 12 Scale: Category: "Benchwork"
The author reviews three different ways to connect two parts of the layout while still allowing people to pass through into the layout. He then describes how he built his bridge.
Creating... A Railroad Notebook
NASG Dispatch 2010-02 pg. 22 Scale: Category: "Model Railroad Philosophy"
Keeping notes about your layout in a three-ring binder, even if some information is stored in a computer program, because you can bring a notebook with you when visiting friends.
Making a Case for Operation
NASG Dispatch 2010-06 pg. 20 Scale: Category: "Operations"
This article covers why you might want to hold operating sessions, what you need to have to do operations, and detailed planning to bring it all about.
S Tracks
NASG Dispatch 2009-02 pg. 12 Scale: S Category: "Track"
This article describes grade crossings and ideas for how to model them.
S Tracks
NASG Dispatch 2009-04 pg. 12 Scale: Category: "Model Railroad Philosophy"
Sam has come to the conclusion that we tend to criticize our own and even others' layouts. This article reminds us that this is just a hobby and that model railroads are because we enjoy the act of creating and enjoying the results.
S Tracks
NASG Dispatch 2009-12 pg. 24 Scale: Category: "Model Railroad Philosophy"
Stress is the killer of and model railroading, in moderation, can be the cure, or so the author proposes.
S Tracks
NASG Dispatch 2010-04 pg. 19 Scale: S Category: "Model Railroads and People"
"The Magnificent Seven" - Seven S gaugers who influenced Sam. They are Ed Schumacher, John Bortz, Frank Titman, Wally Collins, Claude Wade, Walter Graeff, and Jesse Bennett.
Towards a New Penn Creek Valley Part II
NASG Dispatch 2004-02 pg. 10 Scale: S Category: "Layout Design"
The author describes the thoughts he went through developing a design, track plan, and realistic integration of his layout into this available space (he had several options). Includes a sketch of the track plan.