NASG Dispatch Articles by Jerry Poniatowski
A Review: Backhead Kit for the American Models Northern
Issue:
2010 #2 April
Page:
12
Category:
Locomotives - Steam
Description:
Painting and installing the backhead kit.
C&O Brill Rail Car
Issue:
2024 #2 March
Page:
16
Category:
Locomotives - Gas Electric
Description:
The author describes how he scratchbuilt a doodlebug. Includes many construction photos. This model won the "Best in Show" award at the 2022 NASG Convention.
Interiors for Your American Models Heavyweights
Issue:
2002 #6 December
Page:
20
Category:
Passenger Cars
Description:
The author shares how he fitted the American Models Budd car interior into a heavyweight coach car. Includes several photos.
LED Lighting from a Big Box Store Works for Modeler's Use
Issue:
2021 #2 March
Page:
10
Category:
Electronics
Description:
The author shows how he found LED strips at his local Home Depot and installed them into a passenger car. He tackles the issues of how to power the strip (rail pickup), reducing the voltage (12-volts is too bright), and be able to run on both DC and AC. He found and used a buck module, along with a couple of other components. Includes many close-up installation photos.
Palace Car Co. Pullman Interior Kits
Issue:
2008 #2 April
Page:
13
Category:
Product Review
Description:
The author describes what comes with the kit, how he installed the various parts, and things he added to complete his model. Includes construction photos.
The New Look of the Spring "S" Spree
Issue:
2010 #1 February
Page:
12
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
An overview of the new location for this annual show.
Thomas
Issue:
2014 #6 November
Page:
5
Category:
Locomotives - 0-6-0
Description:
The author describes how he scratchbuilt his Thomas the Tank locomotive, as well as the two matching passenger cars. Includes several photos.
Tom's Turnouts & Trackwork
Issue:
2005 #3 June
Page:
20
Category:
Product Review
Description:
The author reviews the new hi-rail #4 and #6 turnouts using various cars and engines.