NASG Dispatch Articles: M.O.W. Equipment
A Converted Track Cleaner
Issue:
2018 #4 July
Page:
12
Author:
Edwin C. Kirstatter
Description:
The author builds a super-structure (a B&O U-2 Unloader) on top of a Centerline Products track cleaner, so that it can remain on the layout without being so obvious.
B&O Iron Scale Test Car
Issue:
2018 #5 September
Page:
27
Author:
Edwin C. Kirstatter
Description:
The author describes the purpose behind this car, and then shows how he modeled it. Includes prototype photo and a scaled drawing, and several construction photos.
Converting an Old S Gauge 2-bay Hopper into an Ice Breaker Car
Issue:
2015 #2 March
Page:
8
Author:
Ray Garbee
Description:
The author describes how he added a structure to an American Flyer hopper car to model this car. Construction photos are included.
Get the Big Hook!
Issue:
2018 #1 January
Page:
12
Author:
Bill Pyper
Description:
Both prototype and model photos of large cranes used to deal with wrecks on the railroad. More photos are shown on page 39 of the online PDF edition.
Low Cost Dead Rail Speeder
Issue:
2019 #5 September
Page:
8
Author:
Nicholas Deely
Description:
The author took a Maisto R/C 1:64 Hummer model and converted it to run on standard-gauge track.
Making an S Scale MOW Crane
Issue:
2014 #2 April
Page:
20
Author:
Edwin C. Kirstatter
Description:
The author takes a Lionel American Flyer Maintenance-of-way crane and kit-bashes it into a very nice model.
Restoration Station
Issue:
2024 #6 November
Page:
9
Author:
Bill Clark
Description:
The author takes a thorough look at A.C. Gilbert hand cars #740 and #742. Include a photo and a parts diagram.
Scale Test Cars
Issue:
2018 #5 September
Page:
42
Author:
Bill Pyper
Description:
A collection of prototype photos of scale-testing cars.
The 'S'traight & Narrow
Issue:
1999 #5 October
Page:
24
Author:
David Heine
Description:
This column covers how to model a rotary snowplow in Sn3. Includes several model photos.
The 'S'traight & Narrow
Issue:
1999 #6 December
Page:
13
Author:
David Heine
Description:
This time the author covers what is available in two-foot narrow-gauge in S.