Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 2024 #4 July
Articles Listing

From the Yard Office

The NASG has officially defined the three divisions with S standard-gauge modeling, AF, Hi-rail, and Scale. Also includes the BOT meeting notes from March 2024.

Restoration Station

In this column, the author covers the two-step E unit as used by A.C. Gilbert. It includes a parts list, a diagram, and how to dissassemble and wire the unit.

Today's World of S Model Railroading

What was behind the formal definitions of "AF", "hi-rail", and "scale".

The Early Years of S Part 2

The author covers the track system choices available to modelers prior to the 1960s.

Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association 2024 S Spree

This is a brief overview of the annual all-S show held in May 2024 in Stow, Ohio. Includes a couple of photos.

Return Of The Project: Kinsman (ex) NP Caboose Kit

The author describes how he converted the Kinsman kit into a model he wanted. Includes many construction photos.

20th Annual S-Scale Layout in Kings Mountain, NC

The layout, owned by NASG member Bill Ware, can be found at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum in Kings Mountain, NC. It is modular and measures 16' x 28'. It aims to tell the history of the railroad in the area. The article includes many photos.

The S Scale Workshop Visits Lindsay, Ontario

The article contains an overview and some photos of the club's layout at the April 2024 show.