NASG Dispatch Articles by Ed Loizeaux

1985 #1 Winter

4

Model Railroad Shows

Information about all the activities at the upcoming 1985 NASG Convention.

2000 #2 April

11

Model Railroad Shows

The first 32 of 64 reasons are listed here.

2000 #3 June

8

Model Railroad Shows

The second 32 of 64 reasons are listed here.

1978 #2 August

2

Model Railroad Manufacturers

The author introduces the "This is S" pamphlet.

1981 #6 November

6

Model Railroad Manufacturers

A letter-to-the-editor explains the situation about getting ALCO Models to produce an S-scale brass NYC Niagara.

2020 #5 September

16

Layouts - S

The author describes his journey into S-scale, and his layout. Includes photos and a track plan. (related web page)

2011 #1 February

8

Model Railroad Shows

Detailed information about the 2011 NASG Convention later in the year.

1988 #1 March

15

Model Railroad Organizations

News from the NASG's president about the NASG's check gauge, coupler-height gauge, the increase in Dispatch issues from 4 to 6 per year, NASG promotional material to be included in S-scale products, and the NASG's 50-foot brass box car project has been shelved due to rapidly increasing costs.

1980 #6 December

2

Locomotives - Shay

The author is trying to drum up support for the P-B-L S/Sn3 Shay, due to the initial response being very low.

2004 #4 August

6

Model Railroads and People

How many modelers have more stuff in their closet, drawers, cabinets, or attic that they will never build or operate? An introspective by the author.

1981 #5 September

3

Freight Cars - Refrigerator Cars

The author reviews the Hoquat Hobbies Michigan Central reefer kit released earlier this year.

1985 #3 Summer

2

Model Railroads and People

New President Ed Loizeaux announces that Don Thompson is the interim editor of the Dispatch for this issue while Dick Karnes is preparing to take over from Elaine Powell.

1985 #4 Fall

2

American Flyer

A review of the past number of years of NASG Dispatch articles seems to indicate that the focus has been on "scale" modeling with little coverage for the A.F. enthusiast. To change that, Tom Nimelli has been appointed the Chairman of the American Flyer Enthusiast Committee.

1986 #1 Winter

2

Freight Cars - Tank Cars

A behind-the-scenes description of the people involved in creating the NASG's brass tank car project.

1986 #2 Spring

2

Model Railroad Shows

The various ways in which the non-S organizations and magazines are acknowledging S-scale efforts, and new companies and products that are flowing into S-scale.

1986 #3 Summer

2

Model Railroad Organizations

The president's message is to double the membership numbers in the NASG.

1986 #4 Fall

2

Model Railroad Organizations

The politics of NASG elections.

1987 #1 Winter

2

Model Railroad Organizations

What does one get for NASG membership?

1987 #4 Fall

4

Model Railroad Organizations

Ed describes the tension between the NASG and the NMRA, and how the NMRA is starting to come around, by accepting the NASG's modular standard for S-scale, adopt the NASG's track standard, and including an S-scale column in their magazine, as well as considering joint conventions. He also laments the lack of support for brass products from the S-scale community.

1988 #1 March

4

Model Railroad Philosophy

Is critiquing a brass model in a public forum a good idea before consulting with the manufacturer first?

1988 #3 August

4

Model Railroad Organizations

The NASG is more united, as the Badgerland S Gaugers are trying include the "scalers" to the Fall S Fest, and Don Thompson heads up the Lionel/AF annual project car, and others' efforts at trying to unify AF, hi-rail, and scale modelers with the S community.

1988 #4 October

26

Model Railroad Manufacturers

Continued discussion related to criticism toward S-scale manufacturers.

1989 #1 February

4

Model Railroad Manufacturers

Responding to the claims that there are too many NYC and PRR engines being made, and not enough for other railroads.

1989 #2 April

5

Model Railroad Philosophy

Why has S-scale not grown at the rate the N-scale and G-gauge has done since their introduction?

1989 #3 June

4

Model Railroad Organizations

The NASG's president summarizes the accomplishments made during his reign.

1981 #4 July

5

Locomotives - 4-8-4

Ed is writing to the membership to propose the production of a brass NYC 4-8-4.

1981 #5 September

2

Locomotives - 4-8-4

An update on the initial survey proposal for this project.

2012 #1 February

28

Model Railroad Organizations

Declaring the old NASG/NMRA S SIG as formally closed, a group of NMRA members and S-scale modelers started the new NMRA S SIG. Discussions are related to "scale" modeling only.

1988 #1 March

12

Layouts - S

Rich Lenart builds a completely new A.F.-based layout each year for the Christmas season, and has been doing so since age 2. He currently uses an 18'x22' room. Includes several layout photos.