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Bill's Boiler Wash

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2014 #3 June

Page:

2

Author:

Bill Winans

Category:

Model Railroad Organizations

Scale:

S

The NASG president covers several NASG-related topics, including elections, and needing someone to handle the Estate Survival program of the NASG.

On the Conductor's Clipboard

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2014 #3 June

Page:

2

Author:

Bill Pyper

Category:

Model Railroad Magazines

Scale:

S

The editor introduces the DCC series of articles, publicizes questions about S-MOD, and announces that the magazine's publication months will be changed later in 2014.

S Stands for Steam

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2014 #3 June

Page:

6

Author:

Jeff Madden

Category:

Locomotives - Steam

The author encourages the reader to visit prototype steam locomotive operations.

This Time It's S Part VI

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2014 #3 June

Page:

7

Author:

Jeff Madden

Category:

Layout Construction

Scale:

S

The author was able to incorporate a lower level in the construction of his peninsula. Includes construction tips, plans, and photos.

The NASG Web Site and Your Modeling

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2014 #3 June

Page:

10

Author:

Peter Vanvliet

Category:

Model Railroads and Computers

Scale:

S

The author shares various ways that modelers who have a presence on the Internet can share their work via the NASG web site.

Dave Blum Says...

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2014 #3 June

Page:

11

Author:

Dave Blum

Category:

Model Railroad Organizations

Scale:

S

The author makes the plea for people to purchase the A.F. Commemorative cars sold by the NASG.

Pacific Lumber Company Log Flats

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2014 #3 June

Page:

12

Author:

Peter Vanvliet

Co-author:

Bob Hogan

Category:

Freight Cars - Flat Cars

Scale:

S

A report on the first experience of 3D-printing a TPL flat car in S-scale. Includes prototype and model photos. Also provided is the parts list needed to complete the printed model.

29th Annual Sn3 Symposium

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2014 #3 June

Page:

16

Author:

David Heine

Category:

Model Railroad Shows

Scale:

Sn3

The author reports about this event in Dallas, Texas. Includes many photos.

DCC Currents - an Introduction

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2014 #3 June

Page:

18

Author:

David Heine

Category:

Electronics

The author introduces DCC, what it means, what it allows the layout operator to do, and how it works.

News From the North

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2014 #3 June

Page:

19

Author:

Jim Martin

Category:

Model Railroad Manufacturers

Scale:

S

The author shares an interview he did with Mt. Albert Scale Lumber owner Gerry Cornwell about his company, his manufacturing practices, and what it takes to produce tiny strips of wood. Includes lots of photos of the factory set up.

Meet an S Gauger

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2014 #3 June

Page:

22

Author:

Gerry Evans

Category:

Model Railroads and People

Scale:

S

The author "introduces" himself (he has been a member of the NASG BOT, and a well-known modeler for many years).

Signs, Signs, Everywhere There's Signs

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2014 #3 June

Page:

23

Author:

Bill Pyper

Category:

Scenery - Trackside

Scale:

S

The author encourages all the add billboards to your layouts. He provides typical prototype dimensions. He then provides examples of how to make them. Includes prototype and model photos.

Kitbashing River City Welding

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 2014 #3 June

Page:

28

Author:

Ken Zieska

Category:

Structures - Industrial

Scale:

S

The author describes how he modified a Grand River Models kit to turn it into a freight house.