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Jeff's Junction
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1997 #1 February
Page:
5
Author:
Jeff Madden
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Scale:
S
How to let go of existing, non-S equipment when switching to S-scale.
Module Corner
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1997 #1 February
Page:
8
Author:
Ted Larson
Category:
Modules
Scale:
S
The column covers how the Houston S Gaugers shape the legs of the modules for the club layout. Includes design diagrams, and the jig used for shaping the legs.
1997 Lionel Dealer Preview
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1997 #1 February
Page:
10
Author:
Pete Mihelich
Category:
Model Railroad Manufacturers
Scale:
S
The author attended the dealer preview show in Chicago to report on Lionel's plans for 1997. Includes photos of some of the new products shown there.
Denver Zephyr '97 Convention Update
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1997 #1 February
Page:
12
Author:
unaccredited
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
Some more updates about the 1997 NASG Convention.
Short and Easy
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1997 #1 February
Page:
13
Author:
Kent Singer
Category:
Scratchbuilding
Scale:
S
Building a roof stair access cupola.
Meet an S Gauger
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1997 #1 February
Page:
14
Author:
Bill Krause
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Scale:
S
Introduction to Craig O'Connell. Includes a track plan of his layout.
Assembling 40' PRS Boxcars
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1997 #1 February
Page:
16
Author:
Richard Lind
Category:
Freight Cars - Box Cars
Scale:
S
The author shares some of his thoughts and experiences building the Pacific Rail Shops box cars, which are easy enough to assemble.
How to Design a Helix
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1997 #1 February
Page:
18
Author:
David Avedesian
Category:
Track
Scale:
S
How to design a helix and the things one should consider in building one. It includes the math needed, and look-up tables.
Illinois Central's Iowa Division Type "C" Depots
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1997 #1 February
Page:
20
Author:
Robert Nicholson
Category:
Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards
Type C depots were for communities that no longer had an assigned railroad agent. They were only slightly bigger than a shed. Includes several prototype photos and drawings.
The 'S'traight & Narrow
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1997 #1 February
Page:
24
Author:
David Heine
Category:
Layout Construction
Scale:
Sn3
In this column the author covers various non-S-scale kits that can be used to model Sn3 cars. Includes photos of some of those projects.