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2015 Annual Meeting Models Part 1

High-quality photos taken at this year's annual meeting of freight cars, modular dioramas, cabin cars, and freight trains.

2015 Annual Meeting Models Part 2

High-quality photos taken of models at the annual PRRT&HS meeting.

2015 Candidates for NASG Offices Biographies

Members running for certain positions for the upcoming NASG elections are showcased.

2021 Denver National Contest Winners

Photos of the contest winners' models.

25 Tips for Beginning Garden Railroaders

Lots of info about getting started in this hobby.

45 Years of S Gaugian Readers' Achievements

Personal layout stories by Chip Essex, John DiNapoli, and commentary by Bill Fraley, John Hodges.

45 Years of S Gaugian Readers' Achievements

Layout descriptions by Bob Kiehl and Jim Roberts.

AAR 50-foot Steel Cars

A photo essay article of several box cars.

Annual Dues Increase

Details about the NASG's dues increases.

BenchTest

Reviewed are the USRA Double-Sheathed 40-ft. Wooden box car by Funaro & Camerlengo, Scale People and Animals by Scenery Unlimited, 1930s and 1940s Vehicles and Animals and People by Railmaster Exports, K-27 Brass Engravings by Tomalco.

BenchTest

Reviewed are the "Crested Butte & Southern Ash Pit" by The Building & Structure Co., the "Santa Fe Steel Caboose" by Scenery Unlimited, the "PRR H-32 Covered Hopper Car" by River Raisin Models.

BenchTest

This issue covers the Pneumatic Turnout Control System by Del-Aire Products, the Reading covered hopper by Lehigh Valley Models, the stock car kit by Grandt Line Products (an On3 car that is suitable as an S-scale standard-gauge stock car), and Seated People by Steam Depot.

BenchTest

Reviewed are the D&RGW Narrow-Gauge Short Refrigerator Car by P-B-L, the #6 Code-100 Nickel-Silver Turnout Castings by High Sierra Models, the Nickel-Silver Turnouts by B. K. Enterprises, the General American Pfaudler Milk Car by River Raisin Models, the Standard-Gauge Bay-Window Caboose by American Models, the Borden's "Twinky" Milk Car by SouthWind Models, the Railway Equipment Diagrams Edition 11 by CDS Lettering Ltd., and the 1991 mail-order catalog by Steam Depot.

BenchTest

Reviewed are the The Office by Master Creations, Cast Plaster Parts by Mister Plaster (their round chimney and coke oven), The R.G.S Story, Vol. 1 by Sundance Publications, Thirteen Double-Bedroom Pullman by SouthWind Models, and the Sandblast Booth by The Division Point.

BenchTest

Covered in this issue are the Freelance Watchman's Shanty by P-B-L, UP Steel Boxcar Dry-Transfer Lettering by John Pratt R/R Designs, the Milwaukee Road 50' Ribbed-Side Boxcar by River Raisin Models, Farm Tractors by Scale Models Inc, Narrow-Gauge Freight Car Underframe by Westco Products, and Streetlight by Jason's Brass Poles.

BenchTest

Covers the NWSL 33" wheelsets, the EBT Sn3 railcar by Railmaster Exports, the standard-gauge Commonwealth 4-wheel passenger car trucks by Steam Depot, the River Raisin EMD E-8/E-9.

BenchTest

Reviewed are the Colorado & Southern Narrow-Gauge Gondola Kit by Overland Models, the USRA Light Pacific by Overland, and the D&RGW Baggage Car by Star Models.

BenchTest

Reviewed are the Southern Pacific Narrow-Gauge 28' Stock Car by Nevada-California Car Shops, Narrow-Gauge decals by Republic Locomotive Works, the 50' Double-Door Boxcar Kit by Pacific Rail Shops, the Swayne/West Side Narrow-Gauge Caboose Kit by Rio Grande Models, the West Side Lumber Company Heavy-Duty Narrow-Gauge Flat car Kit by Rio Grande Models, Alco RS-1 Body Kit by Railmaster Exports, the Alco RS-3 Road Switcher, manufactured by American Models for S-Helper Service, and the 1922 Mack AC "Bulldog" Stakebed Truck by Railmaster Exports.

BenchTest

Covered are the narrow-gauge Archbar trucks by Stewart Locomotive Works, the book "The RGS Story, Volume II", the 50,000-Gallon D&RGW/ RGS Water Tank by JAKS Industries, Inc., the UTLX Tank (tank only) by Rio Grande Models Ltd., Locomotive carrying cases, by A.E. Pierce Construction, and Acrylic Paints by the Pro Color Division of Windmill Hobbies.

BenchTest

Covers 85' heavyweight passenger cars, manufactured by American Models for S-Helper Service, standard-gauge archbar trucks by V&T Shops, code 100 three-point track gauge by Old Pullman Model Railroads Inc., EMD NW-2/SW-7 switcher body kit, manufactured by Railmaster Exports, for Steam Depot, and Dirt by Mecca Mineral Works.

Book Reviews

"A Railroad Atlas of the U.S. in 1946" and "Dining Car Panorama".

Branch Lines

Reports and photos from the Northern Ohio S Scalers', the Pequea Valley Model Railroaders', and a few others' recent meetings.

Christmas and S Scale Trains... A Recipe for Happy Holiday Memories?

Two authors share photos and a description of how S-scale trains are used at Christmas time.

Climax Falls II

This is a 5'x22' layout which fits along one wall of the garage has become a family project.

Crescent City S Gaugers

A one-page photo essay of the New Orleans group's layout set up at the 2015 NASG Convention.

Die Modelleisenbahnanlage

The toy museum in Nuremberg, Germany hosts a huge S-scale layout. The 325sqft layout was built between 1950 and 1974 by Dr. Wolfram Bismarck in his spare time, most of it scratchbuilt. The Union Pacific-based layout depicts the Nebraska/Iowa junction on the west bank of the Missouri River. Includes many photos, and a track plan of this rectangularly-shaped layout.

Dispatch Obituaries

Noting the passing of Lee McCarty and Richard Kloes.

Earl Johnson's Siamese Twins

A prototype photo of two 0-6-0 engines merged together at the cab proved the validity of Earl Johnson's Duplex Compound 0-6-6-0T engine.

End of the Line

John Bortz passed away on September 14, 2013 at the age of 94. Includes two photos of him.

End of the Line

Reporting about Lee Johnson and Thorin Marty passing away.

End of the Line

Sam Powell and Jim Lyle have passed away.

End of the Line

David Daniels and Tom Riddle pass away.

End of the Line

Noted are the passing of David Felmley and David Tanner.

End of the Line

Well-known S-scale modeler Bill Fraley passes away.

End of the Line

Harry Shade Kidd, Jr. passed away.

End of the Line

Noted are the passing of Jake Jacobsen and Gene Metzgar (owner of Ye Olde Huff 'N Puff).

Frank Titman

Frank Titman passed away in January 2015. He created Lehigh Valley Models, a kit manufacturing business, and had a fantastic S-scale layout. Many of his other accomplishments are listed in this article, along with feedback from several modelers, and photos of him and his layout.

From the Yard Office

The NASG BOT answers questions about the proposed S-scale "scale" turnout project. Also includes the May, June, July, and August 2023 NASG BOT meeting notes.

From the Yard Office

NASG BOT Meeting notes are now only available via the NASG's web site. A Lionel representative confirms that they will no longer be making any more American Flyer products.

George Richard "Dick" Cataldi

Dick Cataldi recently passed away. He was very instrumental in the early development of the NASG, and came up with several ideas that the organization still uses today.

Greeley's Place Contest

This year's contest was converting an American Flyer caboose into a not-caboose model. The contest entries are shown on a one-page photo essay.

Happy Holidays

Several Christmas-related model train layout photos.

Hidden River Models Milwaukee Road Car Repair Shed

This is a product review of this kit.

Inside American Models

This is an interview-style article conversing with Ron Bashista owner of the S-scale-only American Models company. Includes photos of their products, and some behind-the-scenes images. More photos are found on page 43 (online PDF file only).

Interchange Yard

Items NASG members have for sale.

Last Run

Walt Danylak passed away in September 2005.

Last Run

The NASG's found, Claud Wade, passed away at the age of 84. Several people comment in this article and a few photos of Claud and his models are included.

Last Run

Vic Cherven, Sr passed away on May 27, 2013. Bill Fuhrman passed away on April 15, 2013. Photos of both included.

Last Run Howie Waelder

Howie was a LIRR fireman and an S-scale modeler. Includes several photos.

Last Run... Russ Mobley

Various comments about Russ' passing on August 31, 2001.

Layouts on Tour

A photo essay of local layouts open during the 2001 NASG Convention.

Layouts Seen in California

Some photos of layouts that were open during the 2000 NASG Convention, including Bill Roberts' (includes a track plan of his layout), Don Harper's, Steve Anderson's, Jim Sweeney's, Ed Loizeaux', David Butterfield's, and a track plan of Lee Johnson's portable layout.

Layouts Seen in Minnesota

Various photos of area layouts open during the 1999 NASG Convention.

Letters to the Editor

Feedback on the recent Dispatch issue. Also on this page is the announcement that the editorship of the Dispatch is changing.

Manufacturers Column

New product announcements, including SSL&S catalog, Hoquat Hobbies reefer kit, G&W Models decals, and Lehigh Valley Models catalog.

MRH Q-A-T

Topics covered are, materials used to fabricate electrical pickups, unknown items on a steam locomotive (reference photo included), and broken rail-cutting pliers.

MRH Q-A-T

Covers DCC power districts and phases, timetables, and painting plastic trucks.

MRH Q-A-T

Dealing with stripped coupler screws, automobile road width, and india ink washes.

MRH Q-A-T

Covers alternatives to using Formula 560 canopy glue, scratchbuilding track bumpers, how to hang slack like real cable, model paint stirrers, and flatten automobile tires.

MRH Q-A-T

How to make water with ripples? How to make plastic look like new wood? Cheap weathering powder (Home Depot concrete tint).

MRH Q-A-T

How to seal wooden benchwork. Are ocean-going containers refrigerated? Using a piece of foam as a place to stick often-used tools (e.g. knives).

MRH Q-A-T

3D-printed HOn3 rerailer. Using Future to apply decals. Railings cut from screen wire.

Once Upon a Snowy Christmas

Brief notes by the layout builders of their home or Christmas-only layouts: Bill Rodgers, Gawaine Dvorak, David Schilling, Mark Edwards, Dave Greek, and Debbie Sorochman. Each providing photos of their layout.

Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Ragg's...to Riches Telluride Brunswick Saloon, MRC sound decoder, Miniatronics Interior Building Lights.

Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Twin Whistle Sign & Kit's Auto Parts Store kit, Micro-Mark's Coal Tower Topper kit for Plasticville coal towers, Grizzly Mountain Engineering's Vendor's Wago and Billboard Delivery Wagon.

Readers Write

(only available in the online version) Comments sent to the editor.

Remembering Our NASG Members

The NASG community recently lost Bill Clark and Barbara Seltzer. Also embedded in this article are a couple of photos of the NMRA's "Magic of Scale Model Railroading" exhibit.

Reports from the Puget Sound 2004 Regional

Various brief reports about the first (and only) regional NASG convention. Only 43 people registered, but there were lots of activities. Also includes a report from the NMRA's National Train Show and the S-scale vendors that were there.

Reviewer's Workbench

Reviewed are Diesel Horn Sound Generator by CVP Products, and the General Motors 1950s Bus by Hoquat Hobbies (includes a photo of the model).

Reviewer's Workbench

Reviewed are the GP9 by American Models, and the Fifty-Foot Single-Door Boxcar Kit by Pacific Rail Shops.

Reviewer's Workbench

Reviewed are the New York Central Heavyweight Passenger Cars by South Wind Models, and the PRR M-l/M-la 4-8-2 by Omnicon Scale Models.

S Clubs Are Busy

A series of photo essays are featured in the PDF version of this issue, including Washington & Old Dominion S Gauge Club, Golden Gate American Flyer Club, Rocky Mountain Hi-Railers, a visit to the Steam into History (a non-profit Civil War-themed heritage railroad), a visit to the B&O Railroad Museum, a visit to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Ed Sauers layout, some of the Greeley's Contest entries, the South Jersey S Gaugers layout, and the North Penn S-Gauge club.

S Gauge One Evening Project

One covers converting an AF flat car to piggy-back service. The other describes how to convert a Plasticville signal bridge to S-scale.

S Lore

Topics covered are, how to fix American Models hoppers that have a stripped truck mounting hole, using acrylic paints, re-gauging American Models wheelsets, items from other scales that fit S-scale just fine,

S Lore

This column lists various farm and construction equipment that is available for or usable in S-scale, scale detailing parts at Walmart, and automobiles by Racing Champions.

S Lore

Covered are, how to mount couplers onto American Models box cars and reefers, and how to connect the AF semaphores to turnouts to prevent their coils from being burned out.

S Lore

This column covers modifying American Model's turnouts to work with scale equipment, detailing AM NP box cars, resolving a short in the Omnicon MP 2-8-0.

S Lore

Installing the Micro Liting kit from GRS into an Ertl vehicle. Using Eshleman's closed-frog turnouts. 1/64th scale NASCAR Racing Team semis at K-Mart.

S Lore

Using automotive choke cables to control turnouts.

S on Display

Photos of the NASG booth at the NMRA annual show, and Rocky Mountain Hirailers club's layout at a local show.

S Pikes

Photos by members of the S Scale Model Railway Society in the U.K. Includes two track plans of the club's members layouts.

S Pikes

A few photos of the layouts open at the 2010 NASG Convention, and from the Sn3 Symposium in Houston, Texas.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the AC&Y Railroad Station by the AC&Y Historical Society Bookstore, the Police Car by Ertl/Racing Champions, Supralock by Widson Adhesives, and the A&P Billboard by Bar Mills Scale Models.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Coaling Tower by MTH, Bus Station by Bachmann (HO-scale), Large Scale Backdrops by Pioneer Valley Models, Metropolitan Building by Bachmann (HO-scale), Sound Station by MRC, and Extruded Aluminum Display Shelving by Glenn Snyder Display Systems.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Furniture Factory by Clever Brothers, trees by Woodland Scenics, Synchro Sound by Model Rectifier Corp, hydrocal castings by Guts, Gravel & Glory (not S-specific), and Coal Dealer kits by Ridgehill Scale Models.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the SOO Line Standard Outhouse by Mullet River Model Works, the Heavy Duty Crane by Walthers (HO-scale), Embossed Sheet Rock by N Scale Architect, Adjustable Regulated Power Strip by DALLEE Electronics, Bridge Crane by Walthers (HO-scale), and CPR Timber Tunnel Liner by Hunterline.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Cantilevered Signal by Shiloh Signals, brass ladder stock by K & P Brick & Building Co, S-scale birds by ML Designs, Bridge Pier and Boat Oars by Frenchman River Model Works, HO-scale roof detailing parts by Walthers, resin details by Chooch Enterprises, and Dust Collectors by Model Tech Studios.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Pikesville Models tank car, the Z Stuff for Trains signals, and the Walthers Heljan Synagogue (HO-scale).

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Lionel UP 4-8-4, Scenery Unlimited' Hogan Hardware,

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Fuel Tank by GCLaser, Julie's Cantina & Dance Hall by Andersen Model Kits, and the McPherson's Tooling & Machining by Twin Whistle Sign & Kit Company.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the 60' Turn-of-the-century Passenger Cars by Scenery Unlimited, Timber Paint by Timberline Scenery, Transformer Kit by Walthers, Clamshell Bucket by Crow River Products,

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Teepee Motel by Bachmann, Tarmac Road by Busch Modeler, the Windmill kit by TractorFab, and the Antiques Barn by Bachmann.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Victorian Gingerbread Style Cottage by Mount Blue Model Company, the Three-bay Covered Hopper by Lionel, 40-foot Box Car by MTH, Various Detailing Parts by CatzPaw Innovations, Six Telephone Poles by Lionel,

S Product Review

Reviewed are the RAM Sound System, the Lighted Bumper by Lionel, Trackside Signals by Z-Stuff for Trains, and S hi-rail Turnouts by GarGraves.

S Product Review

Reviewed are detailing parts by GLX Scale Models, the Brick Freighthouse by Monster Model Works, and paper structures by Innovative Hobby Supply.

S Product Review

Reviewed are the Lionel Smoking Caboose, the Riveresco 1915 Model T tank truck kit, their gates kits, and their automobile fuel service and garage kit.

S Product Reviews

The products reviewed are the Paving Roller by Don Winter, decals signs by Microscale, and Grader by Shinsei Corp.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Boiler Backhead manufactured by S Scale Locomotive & Supply, and the Tool & Hand Car Shed by Scenery Unlimited.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are E8 Locomotives by American Models, Turbine Locomotives by River Raisin Models, Interurban Substation kit (HO-scale) by Depots by John, Ott Lite by Environmental Lighting Concepts, and Highway Signals by Z-Stuff for Trains.

S Product Reviews

Covered are the SD-60 and Bumping Posts by American Models.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Can Motor Conversion Kit by S-n-S Trains, Regulated Lighting Devices by Dallee Electronics, Billboard Signage by Blair Line, International Tractor-Trailer by Die-cast Promotions, Circus Train Flatcar by Joe's Train Repair, Illuminated Billboards by McDonald Models, Track Cutter by Xuron, and Easy Cutter by Midwest Products.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the DCC and Power Packs by MRC, Maxx Traxx by QSI, Operating Crossing Gate (HO-scale) by Walthers, and Model Road Building Material by Realroad System.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Train Master Locomotives by American Models, Transmission Tower by Scenery Unlimited, Logic Rail Signal Animator by Logic Rail Technologies, Unpainted Figures by MTH, Pole and A-Frame Billboards (HO-scale) by Midwest Products, Television Transmitter Antenna (HO-scale) by Blair Line, Replacement Pull-Mor Driver Rims, and Scenic Glue by Woodland Scenics.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are Kathy's Greasy Spoon by Pine Canyon Models, Shop Building No1 (HO-scale) by Walthers, Train Detector by RA Models, Ballast and Coal by Scale University, Handibond Cyanoacrylate Adhesives by AHD, and Five Stall Roundhouse (O-scale) by Scale University.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are Scenery Details Learning Kit by Woodland Scenics, New Zealand Railway Figures by Colonials, Canoe Shack by Trainstuff, Princeton NJ Firetruck by Code 3 Collectibles. Military Vehicles by Corgi, Animated Billboards by Miller Engineering, and Shade Lamp and Flame Effect by Miniatronics.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are American Models' 3-bay offset hoppers, AM's Track Crossing & Uncoupler, Alleyway Background Kits by Downtown Deco, Ore Car Load by Blue Mountain Hobbies, Walthers Tomaso's Market (HO-scale), Insta-Fence by Bar Mills

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Welded Double-Door Insulated Box Car sold by the Des Plaines Valley S Scalers manufactured by S Scale America (Des Plaines Hobbies), 1:64 trucks by Reviresco, Wood Grade Crossing by Fox Valley Models, Board Fence by B.T.S., Die Cast Trucks by Tomkin Replicas, and Train Box by Train Boxes Plus.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Hoquat Hobbies two-bay hoppers manufactured by S-Helper Service, two MRC Power Supplies, Road Signage by N.J. International, Model Railroader's Clip Art by ModelBuilder, Street Lamps (HO-scale) by Walthers,

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the O-scale Atlas Turntable, the S-Helper Service Kadee-compatible coupler, the M-TEC Bucket Loader,

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Delivery Wagon by Model Tech, the Semi Tractor-Trailer by Spec-Cast, the Driver Cleaner by Kadee, Trees by JTT & Partners, the Large Machinery Load by Chooch Enterprises, and Spill and Stain kit by AIM Products.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the River Raisin Pioneer Zephyr and the Flying Yankee, COSG four-bay hopper by American Models, CVSG tank car by American Models, Randsburg Barbershop by Paper Creek Model Works, and Quick Boxes by King Mill Enterprises.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Sandhouse kit by Lehigh Valley Models, the Plasticville Town Hall by Bachmann, the switch stands by N.J. International, and turnouts and crossings by Tom's Turnouts and Trackwork.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the HO-scale Lumber Company by Walthers, the wooden billboards by Blair Line, the Three-stall Hand Car Barn by Guts, Gravel, & Glory, the Fire Truck by Reviresco, and the 1:72 WWII Fighter Plane by MDC.

S Product Reviews

Gerry Evans reviews the three house models kits from Laser-Art Structures by Branchline Trains. Bob Bubeck reviews Union Pacific heavyweight passenger cars by Lionel (American Flyer). Dana Kujawski reviews a crossing shelter kit by Mullet River Model Works. Ken Zieska reviews a lumber stack by GCLaser.

S Product Reviews

The reviews include the Flag Stop Station by Branchline Trains, Chicken Coop by Turner Scale Models, Gantry Crane by Lehigh Valley Models, PRR Passenger Shelter by GCLaser, and Backdrop Scenes by BPH Enterprises

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Grand River Models' Greg's Grocery Store kit, GC Laser Truck Beds and Grade Crossing, Kaw Valley Designs' laser-cut stairs kit, Miller Engineering's Animated Neon Sign, Spec Cast's Letourneau Super C Scraper (1:50 scale).

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Frenchman River Model Works Steam Freighter "Clyde Puffer" kit,

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the Chapel of Our Lady of Talpa kit from Andersen Model Kits (only S-scale product in this review), Arrow flashing LED Signs by Miniatronics, Atlas O Scale Industrial Rail Trolley Set by Atlas, Trees by Woodland Scenics, and Proxxon Tools.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are the HO-scale Walthers Ashland Blast Furnace, Timberline Scenery Conifers, OO-scale Concrete Blocks by Wills Kits, and new vehicles by Greenlight.

S Product Reviews

Covered are S-scale Buses by Tonkin Replicas, Wheel Loader by Norscot, various vehicles by Green Light Collectibles, Dremel tools, Lubricants by Phoenix Unlimited, and S Scale Birds by Scenery Unlimited.

S Product Reviews

Covered in this review is the new 4-8-8-4 by Lionel.

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are "Plant No.4" by Walthers (HO), Brass Birds by Mark's Model Works, and Freight Boxes and Trees by Woodland Scenics (HO).

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are The Supply Car's NP box car kit, coal piles by Heritage Scale Models, Teflon Non-stick Dry Film Lubricant by Finish Line Tech, Inc, Gapmaster by American Tie and Timber Company,

S Product Reviews

Reviewed are Lionel's AF Defender set, Woodland Scenics Readygrass Vinyl Mat, Walthers HO-scale Street Lamps, and Block and Cut Stone Building Sheets by Monster Modelworks.

S Scale Shows

Reports and photos from the 2022 S Spree, and the O/S West shows.

S Scenes

In additional to layout photos by Dick Karnes, Ron West, and Jeff Madden, a group photo of the Pequea Valley Model Railroaders and Baltimore Area American Flyer Club members visiting is shown.

Selected Excerpts from Club Newsletters

Because the Central New York S Gauge Association is hosting the 1981 Convention, the editor included a number of excerpts from that club's newsletters.

Shelburne Museum American Flyer

The owner of the Shelburne Museum in Vermont was a friend of A.C.Gilbert. Gilbert built an American Flyer layout at the museum in 1954, but it was retired in 1970. The authors all got together and built a new AF layout for the museum. Includes photos and a track plan.

Siegfried "Sig" Fleischmann

Sig Fleischmann, a founding member of the Southeastern Michigan S Gaugers, passed away in December 2022, just a couple weeks shy of his 96th birthday. The article covers some of the innovative things he had implemented in his home layout as early as the 1960s.

Steamtown II Model Contest Winners

Photos of the winners of contests at the 2013 NASG Convention. More photos are found on page 20 and 21.

Taking Sky Backdrops to the Next Level

Building on the previous article, the MRH staff shows how to edit photos and bring in external background photos.

The Central New York S Gauge Association

This is the club that is organizing the 1991 NASG Convention, so this article covers the history of the club, and their involvement with the NESGA (pre-cursor to the NASG), and much more. Includes several photos of club members.

The Fireman's Side of the Cab

Reports from various committees.

The Fireman's Side of the Cab

Reports from various NASG committees.

The Milwaukee Road

Various photos of Milwaukee Road equipment in honor of this year's Convention location.

Today's World of S Model Railroading

What was behind the formal definitions of "AF", "hi-rail", and "scale".

Trackside Photos

Features a photo of Brooks Stover's 2-8-8-0, which was made from an S-scale Lionel 2-8-8-2, replacing the boiler front and pilot, relocating and adding details, and scratchbuilding the Vanderbilt tender.

Writing for MRH

Guidelines for submitting articles to this magazine.

Yes, It's a Model

Various model photos that look like the real thing.