NASG Dispatch 1996 #1 February Articles
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Working on the Railroad Days
Issue:
1996 #1 February
Page:
6
Author:
Sue Mason
Category:
Museums
Description:
This is a reprinted article from the Canton Observer (Detroit) describing the activities and the people who work at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan, a visit to which is planned for the 1996 NASG Convention's activities.
Triangle-Shaped Coal Dealer
Issue:
1996 #1 February
Page:
11
Author:
Jeff Madden
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Description:
Small prototype photos and a track plan for the layout of a coal dealer positioned in a triangle.
The Story of the Volunteer Central
Issue:
1996 #1 February
Page:
12
Author:
Tom Robinson
Category:
Layouts - S
Description:
The author tells his story of how he evolved from O-scale to S-scale modeling, and how he set about building the U-shaped 12'x8' layout. Includes a track plan and a few photos.
Gary Moreau Named Chief Executive Officer of Lionel
Issue:
1996 #1 February
Page:
18
Category:
Model Railroad Manufacturers
Description:
Announcement of the new CEO at Lionel.
Meet An S Gauger
Issue:
1996 #1 February
Page:
19
Author:
Jim Kindraka
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Description:
Introduction of Larry Hilley, posthumously.
More on Re-gauging Atlas HO Switches
Issue:
1996 #1 February
Page:
20
Author:
Robert Nicholson
Category:
Track
Description:
The author does a follow-up article to his 1994 article, answering questions, and showing more detailed photos.
Module Corner
Issue:
1996 #1 February
Page:
24
Author:
Bill Krause
Category:
Modules
Description:
The author shares how the Connecticut S-Gaugers club decided on the dimensions of their modules. Shows diagrams of how they did their corner modules.
Short and Easy
Issue:
1996 #1 February
Page:
27
Author:
Kent Singer
Category:
Structures - Trackside
Description:
A small whistle-stop station, with a sketch and a photo.
The 'S'traight & Narrow
Issue:
1996 #1 February
Page:
28
Author:
David Heine
Category:
Model Railroad Philosophy
Description:
After explaining what Sn3 is, the author describes the benefits of Sn3 over HOn3.