NASG Dispatch 1987 #2 Spring Articles
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11th Annual Fall "S" Fest Wrap-up
Issue:
1987 #2 Spring
Page:
5
Author:
Vera Geerts
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
A brief summary of the events at the show.
Whyte's Classification System for Steam Locomotives
Issue:
1987 #2 Spring
Page:
6
Author:
George Lloyd
Category:
Locomotives - Steam
Description:
The answers to the reader quiz included in the Fall 1986 issue, to match up the common names to the Whyte steam locomotive wheel arrangements.
Short & Easy
Issue:
1987 #2 Spring
Page:
7
Author:
Kent Singer
Category:
Structures - Trackside
Description:
The author scratchbuilds a small track-side crossing shanty that he found along the Alaska RR track. Includes one model photo and diagrams.
The NASG's Story Part 3
Issue:
1987 #2 Spring
Page:
8
Author:
Bob Jackson
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
The history of the NASG continues with this issue, which includes information about Ed Schumacher, the man, and the things he did to set the organization on solid footing.
Yard Wiring
Issue:
1987 #2 Spring
Page:
11
Author:
Dick Karnes
Category:
Electronics
Description:
This article covers how to wire your layout's single-ended or double-ended yard, including an automatic stopping section. Several diagrams are included to clarify the text.