Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 2015 #2 March
Articles Listing

Bill's Boiler Wash

The author covers the upcoming NASG elections, a request for Dispatch authors, and the Sn3 gauges for sale through the NASG.

On the Conductor's Clipboard

The editor requests that contributor NOT use photo-forwarding services, starts his series on local hobby shops, and the upcoming NASG election.

Central Coast Trains

The author interviews Anita Walter, owner of this model trains-only store in Atascadero, California. The store stocks S-scale products, consignment items, Lionel, Kadee, and scratchbuilding materials. She has a mailing list for those who model in S-scale.

2015 NASG Convention

More details and photos related to the upcoming 2015 NASG Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

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.

Converting an Old S Gauge 2-bay Hopper into an Ice Breaker Car

The author describes how he added a structure to an American Flyer hopper car to model this car. Construction photos are included.

Tales from the Rails

A story about the M.O.W. ballast train of which the author was the conductor.

Check Out Special Publications

The author states that S-scale modelers should check out the various annual soft-cover magazines that are published for ideas.

News from the North

The author describes some unique S-scale vehicles he created from kits in other scales. Includes several photos of the final models.

NASG Website

A review of all the changes that have been made to the NASG web site in recent months.

Kaw Valley Railroad

The author describes how he switched from HO- to S-scale, a brief history of the prototype Kansas City, Kaw Valley & Western Railroad upon which his layout is based, and how he operates his layout. Includes several photos and a track plan.

Modern Concrete Grain Silo

The author describes how he scratchbuilt a modern grain silo, and the associated equipment. Includes lots of construction photos and prototype data. See the web site link for the new, permanent location of the supplemental files the author provided as part of this article.

2015 Candidates for NASG Offices Biographies

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