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Would you consider a 1/16 +/- inch thick steel plate to act as a stiffener and distributor of any extra weight?? A smallish plate (square-ish) over each bolster could limit sagging. Dave McBrayer

After a very long absence from the model railroading hobby I am back and believe I would like to build a small S scale switching layout as an experiment with the scale. ?If anyone has a favorite

Any thoughts on replacing or modifying the hatches to make them more realistic? Charles Weston

Alan traveled many miles taking the various NASG modules to shows in many different states. A couple of his stops was at the all 'S' Show in Carmel IN.? Also, Alan would set up the NASG modules at

Good Day: I'm looking to add some additional features to the control panel for my modules used on the ACSG layout. If anyone has a SHS 00552 Locomatic sound Control Box they would like to depart with,

Somehow, I doubt it.? Lionel's been gearing up HO with their latest announcement of road specific detailed NKP, PM & C&O Berkshires with ESU LokSound or DC with a DCC socket.? No Legacy or LionChief

Not a surprise, but I suspect it will have little effect on the scale side of our 1:64 hobby.? Folks who want RTR trains for a plywood-based home layout will have to choose between Lionel O and HO

Interesting as the rep I spoke with stated no new tooling but continued production in a year or two Jim Marski

From the NASG website: "Dick Kramer, the NASG membership secretary, attended the 2025 Railroad Hobby Show in Springfield, MA this weekend, and asked the Lionel representative there, point-blank, what

Hi Bob -- I add 2 oz to a "naked" 40' PRS box/reefer which I suspect brings it up to about 4 or 5 ounces. Never weighed my brass cars (many) but they are definitely heavy enough! I have three SWM

To the group, Al Clapp contacted me Friday to share with me that Bob Yanke was no longer with us. Bob was originally an HO guy who was introduced to S scale and never looked back on HO. He sold most

I bought my first S scale from him after I moved to Columbus almost 4 years ago. He invited me and my son over to his place so he could tell me more about S scale. Wish I had the opportunity to have

It is an interesting question how recently the NMRA standards have been updated, but if they have been essentially unchanged since first promulgated, they would not take into account the fact that

Neither did I. - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (info@...) owner, Fourth Ray Software Houston, Texas https://fourthray.com/ https://pmrr.org/ (personal web site)

Thanks for heads up. I’m registered at ScaleTrains, messages ON, but I never get their announcement emails. Dunno why not. Bill

Square hatches or round?

Hi Bob.......My layout has generally broad curves and gentle grades.? My personal standard for weight has been two-thirds of the NMRA recommended weight.? It has worked fine for me.? The light cars

The previously-produced SHS & MTH reefers are listed on the NASG web site: https://www.nasg.org/Gallery/reports/scale/cars/manuf_rr/indexS-Helper_ServiceRefrigerator_Car,_Ice.php and

However, it wouldn't have had the Westinghouse K brake system these cars are illustrated to have.? The K system was outlawed for interchange for newly built cars in 1933.? Railroads were eventually

I'm not sure how I got these, but the appear to be in excellent condition, but do not have couplers or trucks. $56 for the pair plus shipping. PayPal friends or check. Kevin