Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 2020 #6 November
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Powell Layout Still Developing Part Two

The story of moving this layout continues, with covering the electrical system's connection, attaching the Lenz DCC system that Sam Powell used on his layout, debugging electrical gremlins that had crept in, and scenery updates that were made.

President's Message

General notes about upcoming changes in the NASG, and the 2021 NASG Convention.

New Orders

Christmas and trains go together.

Summary Report Meeting of NASG BOT

A brief review of what happened at the NASG BOT meeting that took place on July 28, 2020 on Zoom in lieu of meeting in person at the 2020 NASG Convention that was canceled due to the government lockdowns.

Handy Tool for AF Fans

The author reviewed the Ficus track gauge, which applies only to traditional American Flyer track and wheels.

Create a Load for Your S Flatcar

The author uses a prototype photo of a flat car with a crate load, determines the dimensions of the crate, and then scratchbuilds a model of that load. Includes a sidebar on how to convert a Rex Engineering hi-rail flat car to "scale".

NASG 2020 Annual Awards

Even though the 2020 NASG Convention did not happen, the NASG BOT received nominations for and issued awards for the annual awards.

Best Christmas Ever When You Are Eight Years Old

The author recalls his first train set for Christmas and describes his continued involvement in the hobby.

Imagination is All It Takes to Create a Fun-filled Layout

The author details how he started and then re-started in the train hobby. His current layout grew out of a desire to have a Christmas set-up. Due to space constraints, the layout is two levels, set up in a series of unconnected loops.

Unique Structures

The author covers a number of unique structures he has built for his layout.

Change Marx Light Tower to LED Lights

The author describes how he converted the tower's lights. Includes close-up photos.

First AF Trains Came in 1950

The author tells the story of how he got his first AF train set.

How Can An Accident in Your Man Cave Garage Increase Knowledge?

The author damages his AF box car and learns about parts availability.

My First Train, Who Was it For, Me or My Dad?

A brief story and two photos of the author's first layout.