NASG Dispatch Articles by David Dewey

2013 #6 December

15

American Flyer

The author shares a number of photos of S-scale trains under the family's Christmas tree, as well as his friend's layout. Other Christmas-related photos with trains are included as well.

1999 #2 April

8

American Flyer

This is the first of the author's columns about running and fixing American Flyer trains. In this column he introduces himself and his history of model railroading. He shares a tip for how to remove the AF floors from the cars' body, including the action caboose.

1999 #3 June

14

American Flyer

This column focuses on trucks and their wheels.

1999 #5 October

22

American Flyer

This column continues to deal with improving A.F. trucks.

1999 #6 December

20

American Flyer

The author describes the Christmas train set up he builds and uses every year, which includes elevated sections.

2000 #1 February

10

American Flyer

In this column, the author covers how to deal with loose A.F. steam wheels as they age. It also deals with gauging the wheels as well as quartering them.

2000 #2 April

14

American Flyer

The author covers repairing motors in A.F. steam locomotives.

2000 #5 October

22

American Flyer

This column focuses on the A.C. Gilbert track, and how to get good performance out of it.

2000 #6 December

24

American Flyer

Continuing with the track theme from the previous issue, this column makes suggestions for improved running around the Christmas tree. Includes several Christmas set-up photos by Mike Wright.

2001 #1 February

18

American Flyer

The author describes the various A.F. steam locomotives that were produced.

2001 #3 June

18

American Flyer

How to identify smoke-in-tender models and how to fix them.

2001 #6 December

18

American Flyer

New books and reference material to help anyone wanting to repair A.F. products.

2002 #1 February

18

American Flyer

This column starts a series on A.F. turnouts. It covers A.F. #720.

2002 #2 April

20

American Flyer

This column continues the series on A.F. turnouts.

2002 #3 June

20

American Flyer

What tools are required to be able to fix A.F. items?

2002 #6 December

22

American Flyer

What to look for before buying a "bargain" at a train show.

2003 #1 February

22

American Flyer

What to look for before buying a "bargain" at a train show.

2003 #6 December

18

American Flyer

How to prepare your AF trains for the Christmas display layout around the Christmas tree.

2004 #6 December

22

American Flyer

The author gives the top-ten reasons why you're having trouble keeping your engines on the track.

2003 #3 June

33

Model Railroad Shows

A behind-the-scenes review of the show held in 2003.