NASG Dispatch Articles by Randy Griggs
Granddad Makes a Layout for Christmas
Issue:
2015 #6 November
Page:
11
Category:
Layout Construction
Description:
The author describes how he built two small layouts for his grandsons. Includes construction photos, and completed photos of both layouts.
Loads of Fun
Issue:
2020 #3 May
Page:
12
Category:
Freight Car Loads
Description:
The author describes his process for creating styrofoam-based shipping container loads, which are wrapped with pre-printed paper. He has designed a number of them for various sizes of containers, which you can download and print on your own color printer. (related web page)
Modern Concrete Grain Silo
Issue:
2015 #2 March
Page:
18
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Description:
The author describes how he scratchbuilt a modern grain silo, and the associated equipment. Includes lots of construction photos and prototype data. See the web site link for the new, permanent location of the supplemental files the author provided as part of this article. (related web page)
Simple 200 Foot Pratt Through Truss Bridge
Issue:
2020 #4 July
Page:
16
Category:
Structures - Bridges
Description:
The author describes how he decided upon which bridge he needed for his 36" gap on his layout, describes how he built it. Includes construction photos.
Tankcar Fuel Facility
Issue:
2018 #6 November
Page:
12
Category:
Industries
Description:
The author describes how he used two old American Flyer tank car bodies to build two fueling facilities.