NASG Dispatch 2025 #6 November Articles
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From the Yard Office
Issue:
2025 #6 November
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3
Author:
R. James Whipple
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
Members are missing out on all of the new products coming out and being shown on the NASG's web site. Some clubs are growing because of their consistency in displaying at local shows. (related web page)
Restoration Station
Issue:
2025 #6 November
Page:
8
Author:
Bill Clark
Category:
Locomotives - Diesel
Description:
The author describes the kinds of issues he has come across with the smoke units in Lionel's U33C and PA diesel locomotives. His best-guess at the solution is shared in the article.
2025 "The Shoreline Special" Convention
Issue:
2025 #6 November
Page:
10
Author:
Michael McConnell
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
Photos of the model contest winners' models. (related web page)
The Lonely Pullman Car
Issue:
2025 #6 November
Page:
16
Author:
Larry Shughart
Category:
Passenger Cars
Description:
The author argues that A.C. Gilbert made a weird business decision in 1953 to market a green #652 Pullman car, as it didn't match any of their other cars.
A Most Unusual Combine
Issue:
2025 #6 November
Page:
18
Author:
Brooks Stover
Category:
Passenger Cars
Description:
Researching and building a model of the Buffalo Creek & Gauley dining car X-6, serving MoW crews and railfans on tours. Includes prototype and model photos.
Skeleton Log Cars Part 1
Issue:
2025 #6 November
Page:
21
Author:
Steve Monson
Category:
Freight Cars - Log Cars
Description:
The author walks us through the process of building a set of 28-foot skeleton log cars. Includes design diagrams, parts list, and model photos.
S Gauge Pike Passes from the Past
Issue:
2025 #6 November
Page:
26
Author:
Larry Shughart
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Description:
The author photographed several model railroad visitor's passes that he found his Dad had kept.