For Members
NASG Standards and clearance diagrams
For further information on standards, see also:
- NMRA standards
- standard-gauge NMRA turnout dimensions (RP 12.3)
- The NMRA recommended practice for car weight is 2 oz. plus another 1/2 oz. per inch of car length.
- Sn3 track and wheel gauges are available from the NMRA.
See also da trains! Railroad Data - an excellent source of railroad data (both prototype and model) including such items as a chart of rail sizes, conversion charts, useful standard dimensions, scale calculators, etc.
NASG S-MOD Standards
The NASG S-MOD Standards were developed so that S scale modelers could gather from anywhere and easily join their modules into functioning hassle-free layouts. These standards have been accepted by the NMRA Engineering Committee as the basis for the NMRA’s “S” standard gauge module standards. They accommodate scale standard gauge, narrow gauge, and/or hirail.
Please view a complete listing of S-MOD standards.
Hosting an NASG Convention
A listing of all conventions and when the next convention is scheduled is availble.
To assist those groups or clubs either hosting a NASG National or Regional Convention, or considering hosting a convention, the NASG makes available the following materials to provide assistance and/or guidance:
- NASG Convention Handbook (PDF)
- Financial Reporting Templates (Excel in ZIP)
Questions on these, or any other question regarding hosting or potentially hosting a NASG National or Regional Convention should be directed to:
Lee Johnson
2472 Lariat Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-943-1590
NASG Model Contest Materials
The following materials may be useful to groups hosting conventions. Some of these are also appropriate for posting to convention web sites to make available as downloads for convention participants.
- NASG Model Contest Rules
- Summary Version (PDF)
- Detailed Version (PDF)
- NASG Model Contest Forms
- Registration Form (PDF)
- Photo Contest (PDF)
- NASG Logo
- Black & white (high res TIF)
- Color (GIF)
Member Logins
Online Databases of S Scale Historical "S"tuff
"S" Scale Products
- Links to commercial websites offering S scale materials.
The NASG Clearinghouse
The Clearinghouse sells items such as NASG logos, shirts and hats to NASG members while track and wheel gauges are available to members and non-members alike.
- Sales to members and non-members.
Mobley Library Resources
- 3/16 " S" cale Railroading index
or pdf version - S Gauge Herald index (1960-1978)
or pdf version - NASG DISPATCH (1978-2002) index
or pdf version - Index of S scale plans from Model Railroader,
1937-1965
or pdf version - If you are looking for an article that appeared in Sn3 Modeler, S/Sn3 Buying/Modeling Guide, and/or S Gaugian (1980-1999), please use Kalmbach's Model Train Magazine Index to locate the article/issue desired.
- Books and videos for you to buy or borrow.
NASG Commemorative Cars
- Commemorative Cars - available for sale each year
Local NASG Clubs and Organizations
Here is a listing of S clubs listed by US states with a few clubs also available in the Canada and the United Kingdom.
Annual NASG Awards
The NASG has established a number of awards to recognize outstanding contributions to the world of S modeling. These include:
- Bernie Thomas Memorial Award
- Bob Werre - 2008 winner
- Charlie Sandersfeld Memorial Manufacturer's
Award
- Des Plaines Hobbies - 2008 winner
- Perles Publication Award
- Art Fahey - 2008 winner
- Josh Seltzer S Website Award
NASG Documents
