Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 2017 #1 January
Articles Listing

Bill's Boiler Wash

Working on our layouts, upcoming NASG elections, and estate planning.

Musings from the Beach

The author talks about the T-Trak modules at the NASG Conventions, consider writing an article about your layout for the Dispatch, and he shares a photo of a Harbor Master's office diorama.

Easy to Build Turntable

After describing the history and fundamentals of prototype turntables, the author describes in step-by-step instructions how to build a turntable. Includes prototype photos, construction diagrams, construction photos, and a materials list. More photos can be found on page 33 of the PDF version of this issue.

To Op or Not to Op

At the 2016 NASG Convention, there were official operating sessions held for the first time at one of the annual Conventions. The author was able to attend two such sessions, and describes his experiences.

2016 Narrow Gauge Convention

The author describes his visit to the National Narrow Gauge Convention in Augusta, Maine in September, 2016. There was quite a bit of S, Sn3, and Sn2 at the show. Includes several photos taken at the event. More photos can be found on page 34 and 35 of this PDF version of this issue.

The New West Jersey Railroad Part 1

The author shares his plan and design for his new layout to be built in a 12'x27' space.

The BC&G at 50

The author shares his insights after having had 50 operating sessions on this home layout. Includes several photos of the layout, as well as a track plan.

New Year Brings New Column

The latest information about the NASG web site changes, and the first of several "When Modeling..." topics to be included in the column, which provides very specific information about some very specific modeling item.

News from the North

Notes about possible freight cars from Elgin Car Shops, anniversaries for the S Scale Workshop (the club to which the author belongs), comparing color vs. black-n-white photos, a visit to the Halifax & Southwestern Railway Museum in Nova Scotia (features an S-scale layout), and the passing of Dan Kirlin.

Convention Cars Announced

The 2017 NASG Convention Cars are announced, and shown in photos.

Conductor's Clipboard

Some more follow-up information about poultry cars covered in the previous issue.

2016 S Fest West

A report about the history of the Southern California S Gaugers involvement in this annual show, and what they did for their 2016 show. Includes several photos taken at the event.

Miami Valley S Gaugers

The author shares photos of the club's set-up at the 2016 NMRA Division 7 train show.

Washington & Old Dominion S Gaugers

A photo essay of the club working on their modules.

Western New York S Scale Assn.

The authors share photos of the club's set-up at the 2016 Toy Train Operating Society Niagra Frontier Division show in Cheektowaga, New York.