Re: Diesels on the way out..............in California
We can look forward to "California layouts." ?Rather than plugged into an unreliable electrical grid subject to rotating blackouts, power up with an exercise bike attached to a 12 volt DC generator. ?For smaller layouts, convert them to tilt-tables, balanced on an old bowling ball. ?You can put those free rolling S scale locomotives with a split gear to use and also model functional wheel chocks to hold cars at customer sidings. ??
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I forgot to mention the NASG promo ad and the S features start at about the 8:30 mark in the video.
Brooks Stover
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I mentioned in Mike's "Hypothetical Question" thread that the NASG is now a sponsor of Jim Kellow's NEW TRACK MODELING podcast.? ?I just looked and there was a episode yesterday and besides the NASG video 'ad', Jamie Bothwell and Joel Weber did segments on scale and hi-rail respectively.? ?If you're not familiar with NEW TRACKS MODELING, here's a link to yesterday's episode.
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Brooks Stover
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Re: hypothetical question with a real answer
Taking what Shane Lambert said and running with it... For starters... if I were to do a presentation, it would focus on the fact that American Flyer does NOT solely represent S scale, as most outsiders seem to think, and would reveal the realistic models that both are and have been offered in both brass, other metals, resins and plastics from other S manufacturers. It would be heavy on visual (photographic) evidence.
I have done essentially this very same thing through my efforts with the displays I have set up at numerous train shows and RPM meetings over the years, but printed media can go so much farther than I can with my displays.
John D
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Re: hypothetical question with a real answer
Advantages of S Scale given the eyesight/available space ratio.? :-)
Perhaps Jim Whipple or Jamie Bothwell will pitch in here but the NASG is now a sponsor of Jim Kellow's podcast "NEW TRACKS MODELING".? We recently completed a 60 second video 'ad' promoting S which runs on the NEW TRACKS show once a month, I believe.? It includes, among other images, some of the excellent S layouts that have been used in the RMC ad campaign.? I think that Jamie is the 'point person' for the NASG in terms of lining up presentations on S topics to share with the 'attendees' of the podcast.? ?I'm sure he'd love to hear from anyone on this list that has a hankerin' to do a podcast presentation on any aspect of S modeling.
Brooks Stover
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Re: hypothetical question with a real answer
Perhaps Jim Whipple or Jamie Bothwell will pitch in here but the NASG is now a sponsor of Jim Kellow's podcast "NEW TRACKS MODELING".? We recently completed a 60 second video 'ad' promoting S which runs on the NEW TRACKS show once a month, I believe.? It includes, among other images, some of the excellent S layouts that have been used in the RMC ad campaign.? I think that Jamie is the 'point person' for the NASG in terms of lining up presentations on S topics to share with the 'attendees' of the podcast.? ?I'm sure he'd love to hear from anyone on this list that has a hankerin' to do a podcast presentation on any aspect of S modeling.
Brooks Stover
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Re: RDC-3 (with RPO & baggage)
From:?Ed Loizeaux
Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:47:32 PDT?
. . . I do not have photos of the interior. ?The main visible improvement was the addition?of seats and passengers. . .
I typed “budd rdc interior” into my web browser address window, and a variety of images popped into view.? --?
Bill Roberts
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Re: hypothetical question with a real answer
Personally I'd like to address the misconception that S Scale is too "toy like" to be taken seriously. I think those who refer to S Scale as toy trains only know about American Flyer and have not seen enough fine scale S to take it seriously.?
To be clear, I don't think of it as toy like, but I hear it a lot at shows, online, and in person when I mention I model S Scale. I've seen some very nicely done American Flyer layouts and equipment.
On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, 7:52 AM Mike Swederska via <MikeSscale= [email protected]> wrote: ?
if you were invited to be on a podcast to speak about S-Scale, what is the number one topic of S Scale that you would try to drive home to a non-S Scal?
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Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16
Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun!
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NWSL J&L Tank, Another Question
I just bought one of the NWSL J&L tank cars, mostly for historical interest, as I cannot possibly justify it for my shortline (nor can most other owners justify theirs, given the very limited prototype).
On the NASG website, Dick Karnes used the included Champ decals, but Tom Henderson apparently found another source of decals with slightly different lettering font.? Does anyone know about the latter source?
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Re: hypothetical question with a real answer
Hi Mike..........
The two main ideas I would present are:
1.? It is possible to construct a complete and finished outstanding layout even though S has fewer products than HO or N.? Having fewer products in S should not be a deterrent.?
2.? Inform listeners how to find S products.? Most folks just take a quick trip to the local hobby shop and then conclude S has nothing to offer.? With smarter effort, S products are easily found.? Prepare yourself for direct mail order from S manufacturers.
Have fun.........Ed Loizeaux
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Ed Loizeaux
Los Altos, CA
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Did Gene Walp do the silk screened sides for the Kinsman refrigerator car kits?
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Re: RDC-3 (with RPO & baggage)
Hello Matt.......Sorry, but I do not have photos of the interior.? The main visible improvement was the addition of seats and passengers.? I attempted to place the height of the passenger's eyes at about midway on the windows.? To do this, some spacers (shims?) beneath the seats were needed in order to obtain the correct height.? I just glued everything to the floor. Adding window "glass" and window shades was not difficult.? A standing conductor is in there somewhere if I remember correctly.? These improvements sure do make a difference in the overall appearance of a bare brass beauty from Korea.? Cheers.......Ed L.
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Ed Loizeaux
Los Altos, CA
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Re: hypothetical question with a real answer
Hi Mike,?
On the? Model Railroad podcasts I am involved with, I often talk S Scale and feature how great things operate and the "feel" of the larger scale.? A podcast aimed at S Scalers, I would feature the new things coming into the market.? I would also feature modelers who are doing well in the scale.? It would be good to share ideas and tips.? I would absolutely not have the conversation of flanges and rail height because it has so little to do with "modeling" and operating a good layout.? I would not suggest a wide open zoom but rather a broadcast with open chat and moderators.? If you look at TCDNMRAMEDIA, you can see some of the things we do as well as the Crossing Gate podcast.? If this is something you would like to do from time to time, I am happy to help "audio/visual engineer" for you.? It would be fun to do something like this to promote the NASG Convention.? Several folks are considering doing this to promote other Scale orientated gatherings.? Gatherings that focus on scale modelers without regard to flange or rail height.? That is not to say hating on the Flyer operators or collectors but they are doing something a bit different and I think it is more useful to focus on a tighter topic.? If someone would like to do a Flyer operator collector podcast, I would also help with that.Last evening, I had a guest from New York City stop by for a visit.? He is a N Scaler and he operates all over the NYC area.? He was suitable impressed with S Scale, it does not fit the space he has available but that is not unusual.?
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Ken Zieska
1/64th Scale Modeler
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Re: hypothetical question with a real answer
Brooks Stover gave excellent points about the advantages of S scale, and those points are also on the NASG website. I don't know what state the NASG YouTube channel is in, but whatever videos I have posted to support the NASG and S scale can belong on that
channel when it's ready. I just finished one on the History of EMD using as many S scale models as I could find to exemplify important locomotives in the history of the company. The point was to show that there is/was a wide range of EMD locomotives available
in 1/64th?scale.
If podcasts are useful, I would volunteer to help there, too. I personally do not listen to them.
Terry O'Kelly
Carlisle, MA
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Guys,
I am not on a podcast. I listen to several in the mornings and always wish there was more guys being interviewed that model in S. There is never S manufacturers and just a hand full of S modelers over the years. Most of the time those S modelers seem to just
repeat the talking points of which the NASG has come up with.?
I posted the question here asking others on this list what they might say if they were on a podcast with the hopes of having interesting S to read instead of those same old talking points. It is funny to me that there are just a few post so far. What is everyone
else wanting to say if they were given a chance to shout it out to the world. Such as on a podcast.?
I am going to reach out to several of the podcast asking for more S content and if they would like I would speak to S scale or would suggest some others to speak to S also.?
BTW what is going on with the NASG YouTube? Maybe the NASG could do a monthly podcast.
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Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16
Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun!
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This might help…
Don Thompson…
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Re: hypothetical question with a real answer
Guys,
I am not on a podcast. I listen to several in the mornings and always wish there was more guys being interviewed that model in S. There is never S manufacturers and just a hand full of S modelers over the years. Most of the time those S modelers seem to just repeat the talking points of which the NASG has come up with.?
I posted the question here asking others on this list what they might say if they were on a podcast with the hopes of having interesting S to read instead of those same old talking points. It is funny to me that there are just a few post so far. What is everyone else wanting to say if they were given a chance to shout it out to the world. Such as on a podcast.?
I am going to reach out to several of the podcast asking for more S content and if they would like I would speak to S scale or would suggest some others to speak to S also.?
BTW what is going on with the NASG YouTube? Maybe the NASG could do a monthly podcast.
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Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16
Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun!
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small and large, cheap and outrages! UPDATED
S friends:?
There has been good run on the listed items except for the
Firetruck, Flatbed trailer and the three vintage tractors, so I'll
hold them for later!
Also remaing, is the Tru-Scale wooden roadbed that didn't stir
any memories either.? I do remember that those products seemed
like the Cadillac in track products--I bought and have recently
used a couple of the switch blocks that I bought from Roger
Nulton--I mounted the turnout on the base then inserted into it's
new home.? I dug out some #6s then dropped in #8s with mimium
disruption.
Next up to be listed 'might' be a? couple of AM E units
(MKT+Fresco), some SHS, SP Black widows, with a good selection of
structure kits.?
All prices are without shipping charges which
we'll determine based on location, box size an weight!? We
accept personal checks and PayPal.
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Thanks guys!? I'll be "out" in more ways than
usual, but my in box is working!
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx
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Re: Diesels on the way out..............in California
Good thing our house is on our electric utility’s zero-carbon electricity plan. ?I can run my dirty ‘diesel’ electric locomotives to my heart’s content.
Man! ?Those early SW, GP units are the worst! ?And don’t get me talking about the Alcos and Baldwins.
Ben Trousdale
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Re: Diesels on the way out..............in California
Too bad it’s a little, it’s a little too late. Tom Stoltz in Maine
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Re: hypothetical question with a real answer
Mike,
The NASG promotional literature lists five reasons to consider S.? I also reference these five attributes in the article about scale modeling in S today that will be in the November MODEL RAILROADER.
UNIQUENESS– Being a less utilized scale makes all S models and layouts unlike others in the more prevalent scales.
PHYSICAL PRESENCE– The larger physical size makes S models enjoyable even when viewed from a distance.? (Just 36% bigger in any dimension but 250% of the volume.)
LEVEL OF DETAIL– Smaller details can be included and still be resistant to breakage during handling and operation.
RELIABILITY – The increased mass and larger wheel-track contact area results in exceptional electrical reliability. ?
EASIER TO SEE & WORK ON – The bigger models are easier to see to work on and car numbers are easier to read during operations.
PHOTOGENIC– The larger size makes it easier to create great photos of S scale trains.
As for your presentation, I'd say you should talk about what YOU think is the most appealing aspects of modeling in S, not what others think.
What podcast and when?
Brooks Stover
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John Degnan
Don Thompson
Bob Werre
Ben