Past NASG Conventions

Location:

Harrisburg, PA

Organized By:

Lehigh Valley S Gaugers

Web Site:

visit

Registrations:

188

Location:

Harrisburg, PA

Organized By:

Lehigh Valley S Gaugers

Web Site:

visit

Registrations:

165

Notes:

More information and photos can be found in the July/August and September/October 2023 issues of the NASG's The Dispatch magazine. There was no Convention Car for this year.

Location:

Buffalo, NY

Organized By:

Western New York S Scale Association & S Scale Workshop

Web Site:

visit

Registrations:

213

Location:

Buffalo, NY

Organized By:

Western New York S Scale Association & S Scale Workshop

Notes:

Again, due to the uncertainty of government lockdowns, and the fact that this was planned to be an across-the-border event, this Convention was postponed to 2022.

Location:

Bloomington, MN

Organized By:

Pines & Prairies S-Scale Workshop

Notes:

This Convention had to be canceled due to the government lockdowns. We did still offer a Convention car, though.

Location:

Cincinnati, OH

Organized By:

Central Ohio S Gaugers

Notes:

The reports about this Convention are covered in the September 2019 issue of the NASG's Dispatch, including photos of all of the model contest winners' models.

There are more photos and a report in the October 2019 issue of The S Scale Resource magazine.

Location:

Boxborough, MA

Organized By:

Bristol S Gauge Railroaders

Web Site:

visit

Link:

Video taken of layouts at the event

Notes:

Much of the September 2018 issue of the NASG's Dispatch magazine is devoted to reporting about this Convention.
Notes About the Convention Car:
- car #1: 1948 "Pure Cane Sugar"
- car #2: 2018 "Gentian Root Extract"
- available in "scale" or "hi-rail"
- see web site link above to order yours (scroll down their page a bit).

The October 2018 issue of The S Scale Resource magazine contains more information and photos.

Pieter Roos shot this video.

Location:

Timonium, MD

Organized By:

Baltimore Area American Flyer Club, Washington and Old Dominion Club

Web Site:

visit

Registrations:

300+

Link:

Video taken of layouts at the event

Notes:

The Convention Cars and the trailers are still available (click on the "visit web site" link). The October 2017 issue of the S Scale Resource magazine has lots of photos taken at the event. Also the September 2017 issue of the NASG's Dispatch magazine has a detailed report and many photos.

Location:

Novi, MI

Organized By:

Southeastern Michigan S Gaugers

Web Site:

visit

Registrations:

258

Notes:

Each of the two Convention cars were available with either hi-rail or scale wheels, and with two different road numbers. A photo essay of the event can be found in the October 2016 issue of The S Scale Resource magazine. Also, the September 2016 issue of NASG Dispatch magazine contains a report and many photos of the Convention.

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Organized By:

Dave Blum

Web Site:

visit

Notes:

Much of the September 2015 issue of NASG Dispatch magazine is devoted to reporting about this Convention.

Location:

Oconomowoc, WI

Organized By:

Badgerland S Gaugers, State-Line S Gaugers

Web Site:

visit

Registrations:

~250

Notes:

A photo essay of the event can be found in the October 2014 issue of The S Scale Resource, as well as in the November 2014 issue of the S Gaugian magazines.

Location:

Scranton, PA

Organized By:

Jamie Bothwell

Web Site:

visit

Registrations:

~250

Notes:

There is a report and photos in the October 2013 NASG Dispatch.

Location:

Chattanooga, TN

Organized By:

Dave Blum

Web Site:

visit

Notes:

More info and photos in the October 2012 NASG Dispatch.

Location:

Sacramento, CA

Organized By:

Ed Loizeaux

Notes:

Joint NMRA Convention. Photos and reports of the event can be found in the October 2011 issue of the NASG's Dispatch. There was no official NASG BOT meeting at this Convention due to a lack of quorum of BOT attendees.

Note that in 2018, Pre-Size Model Specialties produced the car that was supposed to have been the 2011 Convention car after they were able to obtain the prototype data. You can see photos of the model on this page, which includes a link to the company's web site to place an order.

Location:

Duluth, MN

Organized By:

The Pines and Prairies S-Scale Workshop

Registrations:

183

Link:

Jay Mellon's Report

Notes:

More info and photos in the October 2010 NASG Dispatch. The planned event car was to be the S Scale America C&GW X29 box car, but it was cancelled due to the Sanda Kan fiasco. The kit was later made available through Des Plaines Hobbies.

Location:

St. Louis, MO

Organized By:

Jim Bresnahan

Registrations:

~200

Notes:

More info and photos in the October 2009 NASG Dispatch.

Location:

Lowell, MA

Organized By:

Bristol S Gauge Railroaders

Registrations:

448

Link:

Bill Lane's Photos

Link:

Glenn Ritter's Photos

Link:

James Ingram's Video of Hotel Layout #1

Link:

James Ingram's Video of Hotel Layout #2

Link:

James Ingram's Video of Hotel Layout #3

Link:

James Ingram's Video of a Home Layout #1

Link:

James Ingram's Video of a Home Layout #2

Link:

James Ingram's Video of a Home Layout #3

Link:

James Ingram's Video of a Home Layout #4

Link:

James Ingram's Video of a Home Layout #5

Link:

James Ingram's Video of a Home Layout #6

Link:

James Ingram's Video of a Home Layout #7

Notes:

The show was covered in great detail with lots of photos in the October 2008 issue of the NASG's Dispatch, and the November 2008 issue of S Gaugian.

Location:

Baltimore, MD

Organized By:

Baltimore Area American Flyer Club

Registrations:

200+

Link:

Bill Lane's Photos

Link:

James Ingram's Videos

Notes:

More info and photos in the October 2007 NASG Dispatch.

Location:

Pontiac, MI

Organized By:

Southeastern Michigan S Gaugers

Registrations:

309 (plus 150 on Saturday when the show was open to the public)

Link:

Bill Lane's Photos

Notes:

More info and photos in the October 2006 NASG Dispatch.

The show was covered in great detail with lots of photos in the November 2006 issue of the S Gaugian.

The Convention gondola car was based on the 1944 car built by the Greenville Steel Car Company, with Westinghouse air brakes, Miner draft gear, and Dreadnaught drop ends. Included the load, and was available with three different road numbers.

Location:

Altoona, PA

Organized By:

Alto Model Train Museum Assoc., Inc.

Registrations:

215

Link:

Bill Lane's Photos

Link:

Glenn Ritter's Photos

Notes:

Full coverage of the event can be found in the October 2005 issue of the Dispatch.

Location:

Arlington Heights, IL

Organized By:

Des Plaines Valley S Scalers

Registrations:

353

Link:

Bill Lane's Photos

Notes:

Full coverage of the event can be found in the October 2004 issue of the Dispatch. A photo essay can be found in the January 2005 issue of the S Gaugian. The A.C. Gilbert Heritage Society's convention was held at the same hotel.

Location:

Oconomowoc, WI

Organized By:

Badgerland S Gaugers

Registrations:

230

Link:

Bill Lane's Photos

Notes:

Jay Mellon had his report published in the August 2003 issue of the Dispatch. Full coverage of the event can be found in the October 2003 issue of the Dispatch.

Location:

Strongsville, OH

Organized By:

Cuyahoga Valley S Gaugers

Registrations:

360+

Link:

Bill Lane's Photos

Notes:

Photos and a report were covered in the October 2002 issue of the Dispatch. A vendor report and photos can be found in the November 2002 issue of the S Gaugian.

Location:

Scranton, PA

Organized By:

Connecticut S Gaugers

Registrations:

611

Link:

Bill Lane's Photos

Notes:

Photos and a report were covered in the October 2001 issue of the Dispatch. The event included free access to Steamtown, and a tour of an area mine and a tour to Strasburg.

Photos taken at the Convention.

Location:

San Jose, CA

Organized By:

Bay Area S Scalers

Registrations:

67

Notes:

Joint NMRA Convention. Photos and a report were covered in the October 2000 issue of the Dispatch.

Location:

St. Paul, MN

Organized By:

Pines and Prairies Workshop

Registrations:

239

Link:

Glenn Ritter's Photos

Notes:

Joint NMRA Convention (held in two separate locations, but at the same time). Photos and a report were covered in the October 1999 issue of the Dispatch.

Location:

Worcester, MA

Organized By:

Bristol S Gauge Railroaders

Registrations:

462

Link:

Glenn Ritter's Photos

Notes:

Photos and a report were covered in the October 1998 issue of the Dispatch. Photos of the contest winners can be found in the August 1998 issue of the S/Sn3 Modeling Guide magazine.

Location:

Westminster, CO

Organized By:

Mountain Empire S Scale Association

Registrations:

250

Event Car:

Two 50-foot double-door box cars produced by Pacific Rail Shops and decorated for the D&RGW. One was orange and one was silver.

Notes:

Photos and a report were covered in the October 1997 issue of the Dispatch.

Location:

Dearborn, MI

Organized By:

Southeastern Michigan S Gaugers

Registrations:

340

Notes:

The October 1996 issue of the NASG Dispatch has photos and a summary of the event. The August 1996 issue of the S/Sn3 Modeling Guide also has a couple of photos and a brief summary of the event.

Location:

Altoona, PA

Organized By:

Altoona Area Train Collectors Club

Registrations:

235

Notes:

More information and photos are available in the August 1995 issue of the S/Sn3 Modeling Guide, and the October 1995 NASG Dispatch magazines.

Location:

Vancouver, WA

Organized By:

Oregon S Scalers

Registrations:

158

Notes:

This Convention was held immediately following the NMRA National Convention, a first, as the Convention ran from Sunday through Wednesday. The NMRA convention was held across the Columbia River (Portland, OR) from where the NASG's Convention was held (Vancouver, WA). See the October 1994 issue of the S/Sn3 Buyers' Guide for a brief report and some photos.

Location:

Valley Forge, PA

Organized By:

South Jersey S Scalers

Registrations:

~200

Link:

Bill Lane's Photos

Notes:

Joint NMRA, N-Trak, NASG Convention. More photos and a description of John Porter's scratchbuilt stock car can be found in the April 1994 NASG Dispatch issue (pg 22).

Location:

Cleveland, OH

Organized By:

Cuyahoga Valley S Gaugers

Registrations:

300+

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Organized By:

Central New York S Gauge Assn

Registrations:

215

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA

Organized By:

Jim Whipple & Pittsburgh-area modelers

Registrations:

~150

Notes:

Joint NMRA Convention. Reports appeared in the August and October 1990 issues of the NASG Dispatch. Don Thompson made available the "Operation Manual & Rulebook", which was written by Vic Roseman, for the S-MOD layout set up at the Convention (since there were several clubs participating in this large layout).

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Organized By:

Kansas City S Gaugers

Registrations:

146

Notes:

Dick Karnes wrote a review of the Convention in the August 1989 issue of the NASG Dispatch.

Location:

New Brunswick, NJ

Organized By:

Central Jersey S Scalers

Registrations:

296

Notes:

600 people, in total, attended the Saturday events. The August 1988 S Gauge Herald has photos of people attending the Convention.

Location:

Oak Brook, IL

Organized By:

Chicagoland Assn. of S Gaugers/State Line S Gaugers

Registrations:

385

Notes:

Bob Jackson wrote a review of the Convention in the Summer 1987 issue of the NASG Dispatch. There is also a report in the August 1987 issue of the ESSENCE magazine.

Location:

Novi, MI

Organized By:

Southeastern Michigan S Gaugers

Registrations:

160

Notes:

Ken Mackenzie wrote a review of the Convention in the August 1986 issue of the Essence magazine.

Location:

Sacramento, CA

Organized By:

Bay Area S Scalers

Location:

Buffalo, NY

Organized By:

Cuyahoga Valley S Gaugers

Notes:

G&W Models made available a repaint of the 1981 NASG A.F. Commemorative Car as part of this Convention, since Lionel made them buy so many of those cars. The best-of-show award was the "Residential Block Diorama" by Randy Sappo, Sr.

Location:

Woburn, MA

Organized By:

Bristol S Gauge Railroaders

Notes:

G&W Models made available a repaint of the 1981 NASG A.F. Commemorative Car as part of this Convention, since Lionel made them buy a large quantity of those cars.

John Bortz won best-of-show (details about his model are unknown).

Location:

Cleveland, OH

Organized By:

Cuyahoga Valley S Gaugers

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Organized By:

Walt Danylak & Central New York S Gauge Association

Registrations:

~100

Notes:

First Lionel Convention car (2,000 produced).

Location:

Milwaukee, WI

Organized By:

Badgerland S Gaugers

Registrations:

131

Notes:

A report was offered in the August 1980 issue of the Dispatch. Best-of-show went to Kent Singer for his NYC container car.

Location:

Princeton, NJ

Notes:

A report on this show is covered on page 1 of the October 1979 issue of the Dispatch.

The Convention car (sold through the NASG Clearinghouse) is a Rex low-sided gondola. They had AF trucks and were only sold by mail (not available at the Convention itself).

Joint NMRA Convention. We found a copy of the announcement flyer for the joint Convention.

Location:

Silver Spring, MD

Registrations:

160

Notes:

A report on this show is covered on page 1 of the August 1978 issue of the NASG's Newsletter.

Location:

San Jose, CA

Registrations:

166

Location:

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Registrations:

145

Notes:

Constitutional Convention.

Location:

Elk Grove Village, IL

Registrations:

266

Location:

Worcester, MA

Registrations:

150

Notes:

This Convention was almost canceled due to the Oil Embargo going on in the world at that time.

Location:

Willow Grove, PA

Registrations:

218

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Registrations:

187

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Organized By:

Walt Danylak, Tom Canne, Geoff Graeber, Bob Jackson

Notes:

Held by the Northeastern S Gaugers Association (NESGA), the NASG forerunner.

Location:

Hershey, PA

Registrations:

178

Notes:

Held by the Northeastern S Gaugers Association (NESGA), the NASG forerunner.

Location:

Alexandria, VA

Registrations:

90

Notes:

Held by the Northeastern S Gaugers Association (NESGA), the NASG forerunner.

Location:

Nashua, NH

Notes:

Held by the Northeastern S Gaugers Association (NESGA), the NASG forerunner.

Location:

Tarrytown, NY

Registrations:

70

Notes:

Held by the Northeastern S Gaugers Association (NESGA), the NASG forerunner.

Location:

Toronto, ON, Canada

Registrations:

60

Notes:

Held by the Northeastern S Gaugers Association (NESGA), the NASG forerunner.

Location:

Rochester, PA

Registrations:

68

Notes:

Held by the Northeastern S Gaugers Association (NESGA), the NASG forerunner.

Location:

Willow Grove, PA

Registrations:

50

Notes:

Held by the Northeastern S Gaugers Association (NESGA), the NASG forerunner.

Location:

East Greenbush, NY

Registrations:

43

Notes:

Held by the Northeastern S Gaugers Association (NESGA), the NASG forerunner.

Location:

Woburn, MA

Organized By:

Leon Walker

Registrations:

~40

Notes:

Held by the Northeastern S Gaugers Association (NESGA), the NASG forerunner. Organized by Leon Walker who got permission from his employer to hold the Convention in the backroom of the linoleum store. The "banquet" was held at a restaurant across the street, and Al Hall, S-scale hobby shop owner, was the sole vendor selling all sorts of S-scale wares.

The December 1986 issue of the S Gauge Herald magazine has two group photos of the attendees at that convention.

Location:

West Nyack, NY

Organized By:

Frank Titman

Notes:

Held by the Northeastern S Gaugers Association (NESGA), the NASG forerunner. It was held at Harry Dillon's home in West Nyack, NY. Organizers were Frank Titman (S Gauge Herald owner), Dave Bulkin (S Gauge Herald editor), Wally Collins (S Gauge Herald publisher), Dick Karnes, John and Harold Bortz, Leon Walker, and Bob Shafto.