NASG Dispatch 2024 #3 May Articles
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From the Yard Office
Issue:
2024 #3 May
Page:
3
Author:
Jim Whipple
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
The NASG president mentions that NASG Conventions are getting back on track, that this column will be written by a different member of the NASG BOT each time, and the organization's promotional efforts. Also includes the meeting notes from the NASG BOT January 2024 meeting.
Promotions Committee: Regional Embassador Program
Issue:
2024 #3 May
Page:
6
Author:
James McAuliffe
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
The NASG has created this committee to help with local NASG representation at train shows. The committee is looking for volunteers.
So Here's What I Do
Issue:
2024 #3 May
Page:
7
Author:
Dick Karnes
Category:
Locomotives - 4-8-2
Description:
The author shares a tip he uses to ensure that various holes line up on the side of a steam locomotive boiler.
NASG Web Site
Issue:
2024 #3 May
Page:
9
Author:
Peter Vanvliet
Category:
Model Railroad Organizations
Description:
The author discusses the NASG's "Hall of Fame", the Mobley Library, and the "Members Only" portal of the NASG's web site. (related web page)
Restoration Station
Issue:
2024 #3 May
Page:
13
Author:
Bill Clark
Category:
American Flyer
Description:
Restoring the Same the Semaphore Man animated accessory produced by A.C. Gilbert. Includes wiring diagram.
Following the Flag Once Again
Issue:
2024 #3 May
Page:
16
Author:
Bill Clark
Category:
Passenger Trains
Description:
The author describes how he models the "Wabash Blue Bird", a streamlined passenger train.
The Early Years of S Part 1
Issue:
2024 #3 May
Page:
19
Author:
Dick Karnes
Category:
Model Railroad History
Description:
This article dives into the history of S by covering Cleveland Model & Supply, A.C. Gilbert, Nixon Model Co, Northeastern Scale Models, Exacta Scale Models, Arden Scale Models, Super Scale Models, Robert L. Miller Laborartory, Enhorning Industries, Rex Engineering, Dayton Model Products, Bob Peare Engineering, Atlas Tool Co, Tru-Scale, Midgage, Kansas City Kits, Nord, Ambroid, Kinsman Scale Models, Chester Industrial Arts, and PermaBilt.
A 1946 Visit To Northeastern Scale Models
Issue:
2024 #3 May
Page:
25
Author:
Nicholas Deely
Category:
Model Railroad History
Description:
The author recalls his 1946 visit to Northeastern Scale Models, to see how the Andover, Massachusetts-based company operated.
Kit-bashing MTH Structures Part 1
Issue:
2024 #3 May
Page:
28
Author:
Stephen Law
Category:
Structures - Homes
Description:
The author replaced the O-scale windows on these factory-built models of S-scale row homes with ones made by Tichy Train Group.