Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | NASG Dispatch 2024 #6 November
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From the Yard Office

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In Memoriam: Bill Young

The author briefly describes Bill Young's history and S modeling efforts. Includes photos of his layout.

So Here's What I do...

Making a cattle pen more realistic. Includes a photo of one on the author's former layout.

Restoration Station

The author takes a thorough look at A.C. Gilbert hand cars #740 and #742. Include a photo and a parts diagram.

American Flyer Christmas Memories

The author recalls his many interactions with A.C. Gilbert AF trains in the 1950s as a child.

BC&G Consolidation #4

The author describes how he modified an S-Helper Service B&O 2-8-0 locomotive to model the Buffalo Creek & Gauley engine #4. Includes some model and prototype photos.

Effley Falls in Croghan, New York

The author shares photos and a brief description of his 10' x 11' hi-rail layout.

Christmas with American Flyer

The author shares his experience with his first A.C. Gilbert train set.

Christmas and American Flyer Trains

The author shares his early memories of A.C. Gilbert trains arriving at Christmas time.

Building a Beaver Models Helium Car

The author met Greg Brubaker at a local train show where he was introducing his HO-scale version of the helium car kit, and asked if he could produce one in S-scale. Beaver Models did so and has it available for all the add this car to your collection. The car is a 3D-printed plastic kit, and includes everything you need to build it, except for glue and paint. This article is a brief overview of the kit and what the author thinks of it.

Christmas Guest on the B&C

"Doorable" figures were temporarily added to the author's layout because of his granddaughter's visit for Christmas. Includes several photos of them on his layout.