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S Product Review
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2014-01/02
Page:
8
Author:
various authors
Category:
Product Review
Scale:
S
Reviewed are the Teepee Motel by Bachmann, Tarmac Road by Busch Modeler, the Windmill kit by TractorFab, and the Antiques Barn by Bachmann.
On With Stumpy Stone
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2014-01/02
Page:
10
Category:
Model Railroad Philosophy
The importance of road names, and being creative in choosing your own.
How I transformed an American Models GP-9 into a Milwaukee Road GP-20 Diesel Locomotive
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2014-01/02
Page:
16
Category:
Locomotives - Diesel
Scale:
S
The author started with an A.M. GP9 and converted it into a GP20, much like the prototype did in 1973. An important change was the lowering of the hood, which required a change in the chassis.
Schlep Boys Army-Navy Surplus Store
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2014-01/02
Page:
17
Author:
Gerry Evans
Category:
Structures - Towns/Cities
Scale:
S
The author describes how he kit-bashed the Bar Mills Majestic Hardware (Kit #0943) to create the Schlep Boys Army-Navy Surplus Store. He used a lot of 1:72 military parts and kits.
The Southern Railroad of New Jersey
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2014-01/02
Page:
18
Author:
Joe Kimber
Category:
Layout Design
Scale:
S
The author describes the prototype railroad and then presents a 14'x16' layout design suitable for either American Models hi-rail or scale track.
The Canadian S Scale Workshop's Ridgehill Central
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2014-01/02
Page:
20
Author:
Jim Martin
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
The author describes how the club formed, and describes their Free-mo-style point-to-point display layout, made out of individual modules. Includes many photos and a track plan of most modules.
Light Up Your Work Space
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2014-01/02
Page:
25
Author:
Ken Zieska
Category:
Layout Lighting
The author describes a light bar he has built to help light up the modeling workbench.
The First S Gauge Conventions
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2014-01/02
Page:
25
Author:
Don Heimburger
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
The author describes the first NASG Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Roundhouse
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2014-01/02
Page:
26
Author:
Bill Clark
Category:
Locomotives - Diesel
Scale:
S
The author describes how to repair the smoke units in the newer AF Legacy diesel engines made by Lionel, covering charred batting and weak smoke production.
American Flyer Collector's Column
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2014-01/02
Page:
28
Author:
Ted Hamler
Category:
Collecting
Scale:
S
The author covers the Sharon Bolt & Screw Company which makes items for use with AF trains and Erector sets. Also covered is a follow-up on the A.C. Gilbert sunglasses.